Wallenberg Medal Lecture: Guerline Jozef

Guerline Jozef, the co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, will receive the 2026 Wallenberg Medal on Tuesday, September 29th at 4:30PM in Rackham Auditorium. In keeping with the tradition of the Wallenberg Lecture, Jozef will draw on her personal experience to share with the audience her understanding of how one person can make a difference.

Guerline M. Jozef, a servant leader rooted in faith, is a globally recognized human rights advocate, thought leader, and strategist who has worked to transform the conversation on migration, race, and justice. Jozef is the executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA), a Haitian-American-women-led organization serving immigrants, with a particular focus on Black immigrants at the US-Mexico border and beyond.

• Tickets not required. The Wallenberg Medal and Lecture ceremony is free and open to the public.
• Accessibility. The event is wheelchair and ADA accessible. ASL and CART provided.
• Inquiries. For event inquiries and requests for event accommodations, please contact wallenberglecture@umich.edu or 734-936-3973.