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Mirc11/14/2022 ![]() ![]() ![]() Upon graduation, she served as a clerk for the Honorable David W. While at Michigan State University College of Law ('11), Elly was the editor-in-chief of the Michigan State Law Review. Earlier in her legal career, Elly taught and litigated cases on behalf of unaccompanied immigrant children as a Supervising Attorney with Michigan State University’s Immigration Law Clinic. She also served on the Michigan Supreme Court's Justice for All Commission in order to further access to legal services across the state. Immediately before joining MIRC, Elly founded the Survivor Law Clinic at the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, where she engaged in novel legal representation to enforce crime victim rights for survivors. She is a strong advocate for social justice, loves birding and dark chocolate, and is happy to call Detroit home.Įlinor Jordan is a Supervising Attorney in the Unaccompanied Children program, where she focuses on systemic advocacy within Emergency Intake Sites. Christine received her MSW and undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She is a graduate of the New Detroit Multicultural Leadership program, Detroit Equity Action Lab, Welcoming Communities Transatlantic Exchange, and Detroit Revitalization Fellows. Christine served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mauritania and Senegal, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In 2013 she was one of ten national leaders honored by The White House as a Champion of Change for her efforts to promote immigrant inclusion. Previously Christine served as Director for the Welcoming Michigan project and contributed to several publications on the topic of social cohesion. She is a member of the Michigan Advocacy Program’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and also serves as Co-Chair for the Detroit City Council’s Immigration Task Force. Christine regularly speaks to community groups, elected officials, and advocates about issues related to immigration, inclusion, and equity. Christine Sauvé, LMSW leads community engagement and communications strategies for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, working to advance narrative and policy change in partnership with immigrant communities across Michigan. ![]()
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