Visage – Winter 2021

PROFILE
congresswoman
Stacey Plaskett
On 28th October we were honoured to host a visit from
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett from the United States
House of Representatives, US Virgin Islands.
The visit was organised by our Chair
of Trustees, Matthew Hagopian. Delegate
Plaskett shared her journey to
congress, including her firm stand for
human rights in her work as an attorney.
Her visit was a special moment
in Eastside’s history.
Fitzroy Andrew shared: “An honour
and a privilege to spend an hour or so
with a woman who personifies grace,
power and wisdom. You might have
watched Stacey Plaskett hold the
world’s attention during the Trump
impeachment. Trust me when I say
that she is way more impressive in
person – touched down in the UK at
6.00am and still found the time and
energy to make it across to Eastside
Young Leaders’ Academy to share her
knowledge and insight.”
II You might have
watched Stacey
Plaskett hold the
world’s attention
during the Trump
impeachment.
Trust me when I
say that she is way
more impressive in
person.
Fitzroy Andrew
We first met Congresswoman Plaskett
via zoom in May 2021
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