Rosemari Mealy, JD, PhD, is an activist-educator. Prof. Mealy has taught at numerous colleges and universities including: The City University of NY ( CUNY), Florida international University (FIU), and invited lecturer in the Universidad de La Habana’s-Facultad Preparatoria de Idiomas. She has been acknowledged for her long history of engaged community activism and contributions to artistic innovation, education, scholarly endeavors, and international human rights struggles. Her participation in international forums with non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), has garnered global recognition and respect for her advocacy in defense of US political prisoners, gender equality and the illegal imposition of US economic and political sanction against sovereign nations including Cuba.