​Judah Seomeng

Judah Seomeng has a background in Cultural Anthropology, with a particular focus on refugee resettlement and social integration in Aotearoa New Zealand. He joined ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum four years ago as a Community Connector, progressed to Lead Researcher, and has served as General Manager for the past two years.
Judah has also held a range of volunteer governance and advisory roles across community organisations and sector networks. These have included the African Communities Council of Wellington, Wellington City Council’s Ethnic Advisory Group, Wellington Multicultural Council, the Wellington Police Ethnic Focus Forum, and The Refugee Alliance (at the national level).
Through his professional and community leadership experience, Judah brings expertise in refugee resettlement, community development, research, advocacy, and meaningful community participation.