Helen Salita

Helen Salita

Pronouns: She/Her

Campaign Manager

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Helen joined the ACLU of Delaware team as a Campaign Manager in January of 2023. After graduating from the University of Mary Washington, Helen spent two years at Sojourners in Washington, D.C., where she supported various legislative and advocacy campaigns. Eager to get involved during the 2020 election season, Helen worked as an Assistant Canvas Director and Field Organizer with Grass Roots Campaigns, Inc.

Before joining the ACLU, Helen had just returned from a year in Dundee, Scotland, where she engaged in community development work in areas of high deprivation across the city. As Campaign Manager, Helen leads advocacy campaigns focused on immigrants' rights.

Helen is dedicated to empowering people to work together to build a more just and equitable world. She strongly believes that every voice is needed to create lasting change. Outside of the office, Helen enjoys baking and cooking, playing board games, and traveling. She’s always planning her next trip!

 

Featured Work

News & Commentary
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  • Immigrants' Rights

After Laurel PD, Meyer Must Ban Data-Sharing With ICE

Governor Meyer must make good on his previous commitments and issue an executive order that explicitly prohibits data sharing between ICE and the Delaware DMV, or any other state agency that retains personal data.
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Delaware Banned 287(g) Agreements with ICE — Here's What Must Happen Next

Banning 287(g) agreements is only the beginning. Delaware's leaders must continue to take bold action to shut down other methods of cooperation with ICE and show up for our state's immigrant communities.