More people are displaced than ever before Ââ€" currently 65 million. People have been migrating since biblical times; however, recent surges make us view migrants as a threat, challenging our culture and identity. Instead of hiding in the dark in fear, why not take a leap of faith? We are all looking for a home - someplace to belong and realize our full human potential. In her short talk about global migration, Sheryl Winarick makes her case about how and why we need to shift from approaching people as a threat or a liability to the possibility that everybody has something valuable to contribute. She argues that if expecting clear answers might not be the solution, then maybe it is time for us to redesign the very process of seeking solutions for the global issue of migrations. Sheryl Winarick is an immigration attorney, advocate and entrepreneur based in Washington, D.C. and Austin, TX. She started her own immigration law practice in May 2007. Previously, she spent eight years working as an immigration attorney for national, faith-based, non-profit organization. Through her work, Sheryl enables individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations to maximize their potential in the United States. Her clients include Oxfam International, TED, Unreasonable Institute, mobile and technology start-up companies, entrepreneurs, World Bank Group employees, humanitarian organizations, national religious institutions and individuals from all over the world. She has a law degree from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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