This workshop examines the global link between climate change and migration. In 2024, 73.5 million people were displaced by conflict and violence, and 9.8 million by natural disasters—families forced to move to survive. If migration is a global issue, climate change must be treated the same way: a shared crisis requiring a collective solution. After years working on immigration, I can no longer do this work without naming climate change as a driving force of displacement.

This workshop is for educators and student affairs professionals committed to supporting undocumented students. It provides context on DACA and state financial aid while centering self-reflection—bias, internalized racism, and institutional practices that shape student experiences.

Grounded in my lived experience as an undocumented student and my work in student affairs, this is not a how-to guide but an invitation to examine power, reflect as a team, and strengthen how we show up for and with undocumented students.

This interactive session has been facilitated with thousands of participants across ages, backgrounds, and identities and is effective in every setting. Participants identify four key parts of their lives, then reflect on connection, vulnerability, and what happens when those are taken away. The experience builds trust and deepens team connection—often in unexpected ways.

Format: 10-minute intro • 45-minute activity • 10-minute closing/Q&A

Available as an add-on to any workshop.