Irie Ewers

About

With a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and a Doctor of Law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, this individual has a strong academic background. They also hold a Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University. Their professional experience includes roles such as Resilience Justice Fellow at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, Director of Operations at Casa Galenia, and Legal Intern at Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. They have also served as the Director of Partnerships at The Soze Agency and as an Immigration Intern at Russell Immigration Law Firm. Their work has involved addressing inequitable vulnerabilities in communities, promoting mental health services, and advocating for immigrant communities. This individual's diverse educational and professional background reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability, social justice, and community empowerment.

Experience

• Resilience Justice Fellow · Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville05-01-2023

  The Resilience Justice Project addresses the inequitable vulnerabilities of communities, such as neighborhoods, to many different shocks and changes. Systems of injustice, inequality, marginalization and oppression have undermined the capacities of low-income communities of color to resist and adapt to shocks and changes. These shocks and changes include climate change, economic shocks, political change, disasters (e.g., flooding, heat, drought, wildfires), pollution, health crises and many other disruptions.

• Director of Operations · Casa Galenia02-01-2023

  Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Casa Galenia. Casa Galenia is an interdisciplinary and intersectional home-base for mental health services. We believe that healing is possible when we adopt a People In the Environment approach (PIE). This means we holistically take into account your unique identities, life experiences, and needs both as an individual and member of your community. Just like plants, we are constantly influenced by our environment. As an ecosystem, we depend upon each other for collective well-being.

• Legal Intern · Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc.01-01-2023 – 04-01-2023

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• Director of Partnerships · The Soze Agency05-01-2022 – 09-01-2022

  Partnerships and audience engagement director responsible for producing John Mack's exhibit, and community forum "A Species Between Worlds." This immersive augmented reality exhibit is an invitation to contemplate our relationship to our devices and the surrounding world while inciting the introspection needed to prevent the loss of our humanity.

• Immigration Intern · Russell Immigration Law Firm05-01-2022 – 07-01-2022

  Russell Immigration Law has supported immigrant communities throughout Kentucky for many years. We advocate for comprehensive immigration reform and other ways to bring about a more humane and rational immigration system. We know how important each immigration case is to your family and your community. We always try to balance a full understanding of complex, difficult law with compassion and respect for our clients and their families.

Education

• Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of LouisvilleDoctor of Law - JD, Law
• The New SchoolBachelor of Science (B.S.) with Departmental Honors, Environmental Studies
• Oregon State UniversityDesign Certificate, Permaculture
• Cedar CreekHigh School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
• The New SchoolFellowship, Economics
• The New SchoolFellowship

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