It is disheartening to witness the increase in hate and extremism in recent years. Miri Cypers, Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League’s Pacific Northwest Office, will share current trends with Seattle Rotary as well as tools for prevention.

The Anti-Defamation League is a national anti-hate organization that works to combat antisemitism and all forms of hate through education, community building and civil rights advocacy. Miri Cypers has a longstanding commitment to social justice and has worked for over a decade in government and advocacy. She previously served as Director of Federal Affairs and Partnerships at Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization in Washington, DC, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle and as a legislative aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. Miri was named by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 Honoree in 2021 and is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University.