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REFUGEES WELCOME: The Refugee Nation is a borderless nation that represents 65 million displaced people worldwide. Its iconic orange and black flag was designed by a Syrian refugee, Yara Said. These colors pay tribute to refugees everywhere through a symbol of solidarity with many brave souls that, like her, wore life-vests as they crossed the seas in search of a safer place to live. Since launching at the Olympic Games in Rio, the refugee flag has travelled the world. It’s been embraced by refugees, governments , international media, athletes, celebrities, and art curators worldwide. Beyond the groundbreaking design, therefugeenation.org serves as a hub to connect refugees to support organizations. I’m proud to be part of a project that does so much for so many. I crafted narrative, collaborated with website developers, and wrote copy for social posts. But on this team I became more than a copywriter. I became a leader. As the “Chief Connecting Officer” I used my communication and relationship building skills to pitch our activations to artists and institutions around the world, landing endorsements with the likes of M.I.A., and institutions such as the MoMA NY. Read more at Forbes.com