About
AMEMSA Alliance was founded by an Iranian-American high school student seeking to make an impact and bring about change in regards to the representation and treatment of AMEMSA people in Western culture.
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Meet the Founder
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Sophia, 17, is a senior in high school from Westchester, New York. She has done social justice work with Amnesty International as both a member of the organization and school club president. She has also been involved with the American Civil Liberties Union as a member of the 2021 National Advocacy Institute. Outside of advocacy work, she has also won several national awards for her artwork. She also loves running and skiing.
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Our Mission
We raise awareness about issues AMEMSA-identifying people are currently facing to bring our community into the broader spotlight.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which AMEMSA-identifying people are seen, heard, represented, and empowered to fight for their rights.​