DWAC Speaker – Morgan Smith 12/14

Photographer Morgan Smith will provide a photographic journey to Juarez, Palomas, Nogales, and Sasabe. He will share stories about the people he met in these border towns, and the humanitarian groups that continue to work in these areas despite the dangers.

As the debate over immigration continues to dominate the headlines, this event will provide a fresh perspective on life for people dealing with this issue every day.

Smith has served as Commissioner of the Colorado House of Representatives (1979-82), Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (1982-86), and the Director of the Colorado International Trade Office (1989-99), where he served as the Governor’s spokesperson on international issues . In addition, Smith directed a legal clinic for day laborers at El Centro Humanitario de los Trabajadores (2004-05), and received IIE’s Citizen Diplomat Award in 2007.

He is currently contributing his expertise as a freelance writer and photographer for various publications including the Denver Post, Denver Business Journal, the Colorado Statesman, and La Voz Colorado.

Date: Tuesday December 14, 2010

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm (5:30 networking reception and registration; 6:00 talk)

Venue: Brown Palace Hotel

Price: $25 for IIE members/$35 for non members

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