Led by Saifeldeen Zihiri, you will understand how policy shapes your community and how you can shape it in return. The workshop uses the North Shore Action Plan as a case study to help young organizers break down policy documents, analyze their impact, and push for change. Through discussions on climate resilience, equity, and community power, you’ll learn how to challenge potentially harmful development and advocate for policies that truly serve Staten Island.

Saifeldeen (Saif) Zihiri, grew up on Staten Island, spending a decent amount of time waiting for the bus to come. He graduated from Hunter College in 2019, studying Religion, Political Science and Human Rights, having won various fellowships that allowed him to study and research everywhere from Georgia to South Korea. He graduated Yale Law School in 2024, and spends most of his time thinking about the law, policy, and again, the bus. 

To secure your spot, please register at bit.ly/ff-circles.