Clementine Mukeshimana Msengi

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2003

Clementine Mukeshimana Msengi

Bright Move Network

Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States

Community Improvement & Economic Development

The Bold Idea:

Bright Move Network is a community organization located in and serving Waterloo/Cedar Falls metro area in Iowa. Over the last 10 years, Iowa has been experiencing ethnic and cultural diversification. Among the fastest growing groups in Iowa are refugees and immigrants. Waterloo/ Cedar Falls is one of the Iowa communities that has been hosting a number of refugees and immigrants.

Bright Move Network was started to help those refugees and immigrants adjust to American culture, transition to be part of and contribute to the well-being of the community. Bright Move Network operates with a mission of providing culturally appropriate education and referral services to prevent negative cultural shock of refugees and immigrants in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa. Additionally, Bright Move Network promotes tolerance and inclusion of immigrants in the community.

Biography:

Ms. Msengi immigrated to Cedar Falls, Iowa from Rwanda in 1995.  She attended the University of Northern Iowa where she was granted a Master's degree in 2001.  She is currently the Director of Bright Move Network.