Carnegie Mellon University

Mariela Shaker

Mariela Shaker

Violinist, Refugee Activist

Music for Peace, Advocacy, and Social Change

During the lecture, Mariela Shaker shared her personal story of survival and the advocacy of millions of refugees. Mariela stands for the motivation and empowering of young women. Especially Arabic women! Mariela uses her music to build bridges and promote peace and raise awareness for the plights of the Syrian people.