From Displacement to Dignity

Supporting Unhoused Residents in DC 

Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Pryzbyla Center, Great Room


Join us for a panel lecture on the state of homelessness in DC, featuring a speaker with lived experience and supported by academic panel experts in the field, addressing root causes, local and national solutions, and ways to get involved with actionable resources.

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  • A headshot of a smiling woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair parted in the middle. She is wearing a black cardigan or open sweater over a bright blue top, and a long, thin gold pendant necklace. The background is a soft, light gray or beige color with subtle shading.

    Meg Hannigan Domínguez, LICSW

    Meg Hannigan Domínguez, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined NCSSS in 2024 as the Ford Scholars Liaison.

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  • A circular portrait of a bald, Black man wearing a dark blue blazer over a light blue and white checked button-down shirt. He is holding a microphone in his left hand and gesturing with his right hand as if speaking or presenting. He is looking off to the right with an expressive, animated facial expression. The background is a solid, bright orange.

    Wesley Thomas

    Born in Washington, D.C., Advocacy Speaker Wesley Thomas is an alum of Taft Junior High and McKinley Technical High School.

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  • A headshot of a smiling woman with short, dark, curly hair. She is wearing a light-colored blazer, possibly white or cream with a subtle vertical stripe, over a dark shirt. She is also wearing a delicate necklace with small, round charms. The background is a solid, dark gray.

    Amanda S. Chesney

    Amanda is the Executive Director of Homeless and Housing Services at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.

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  • A circular portrait of a smiling white woman with long, reddish-brown hair draped over her right shoulder. She is wearing large, speckled, tortoiseshell-patterned glasses and a dark blue or black crew-neck shirt. The background is a solid, bright orange.

    Shannon Clark

    Shannon is an Advocacy Specialist for Miriam's Kitchen. 

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  • A close-up photograph of a smiling, bearded person wearing red-framed glasses and a teal shirt. They have dark hair with streaks of bright blue and green color visible on the top and right side of their head. The background is a textured wall made of large, weathered stones.

    Benn May

    Benn May is an MSW student in his final year at CUA. He is focused on addressing trauma in underserved communities. 

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