Join us today as we speak with Sosamma Samuel-Burnett, J.D., Founder and President of G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice. Sosamma Samuel-Burnett, J.D, is Founder and President of G.L.O.B.A.L Justice, an international non-profit organization with a vision to inform, impact, and inspire the generations to learn, lead, and do justice together. With 30+ years of experience in human rights advocacy and 15+ years as a university professor, Sosamma has focused the work of G.L.O.B.A.L. on serving as a significant resource on issues of justice. G.L.O.B.A.L. was established in 2014 to help inform the community on international justice concerns, prepare community members and leaders to pursue justice, promote advocacy organizations addressing global injustices, and support educational institutions preparing the next generation of advocates. G.L.O.B.A.L.'s mission is to extend geopolitical learning opportunities for biblical advocacy and leadership to help the local, national, and international communities pursue justice ethically, creatively, and collaboratively. Throughout her academic and professional career, Sosamma has received a number of awards, honors, and recognitions including most recently as a 2019 nominee for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award in Denver, 2018 International Woman of Vision award from the Colorado Women of Influence, 2017 and 2018 nominee for the L’Oreal Woman of Worth Award, 2013 California Assembly Resolution in recognition of achievement in public policy, 2012 Rocklin Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s award, 2012 Commendation Award from the Placer County Board of Supervisors, 2011 Placer Board of Economic Development Innovative Achievement Award, 2011 California State Senate Certificate of Recognition for the establishment of the Public Policy Institute. Sosamma was born in Kerala, India. During her early school years, she lived throughout Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada, and in her later school years in the Lake Minnetonka region of Minnesota. She and her husband, Major Zack Samuel-Burnett, a former U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot and current Southwest Airlines pilot, are proud parents of a 15-year old son and twin 10-year old daughters. To learn more about G.L.O.B.A.L Justice go to: https://globaljusticeonline.org/ To contact G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice go to: https://globaljusticeonline.org/contact
