Caroline R. Mays Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

Led Bethlehem office’s communications and external relations efforts at 100-employee NGO, the largest and most influential independent media organization in Palestinian Territories. Led stakeholder and donor engagement, stewarding relationships with international NGOs, industry leaders, consulates, and international missions on Ma’an’s advocacy work on women and children’s rights, participatory democracy, and independent journalism. ✔️ Created first-ever external relations strategy, building support and awareness of Ma’an’s work among international NGOs and governmental entities, including U.S. State Department, UNESCO, Save the Children, UK Department for International Development, and the European Commission. ✔️Drove negotiations between Ma’an and senior non-profit leaders on development projects ranging from $4,000 to $1,000,000. Acted as liaison between funding partners and senior leadership, media, production, and development teams.✔️ Developed network of contacts with 30+ heads of mission, leading weekly site visits and arranging 50+ meetings with the editor-in-chief, lead anchor, and executive leadership.✔️ Selected to represent Ma’an Network’s at high-profile events, including Independence and National Days at embassies and mission offices. ✔️ Promoted The President (season 2), a U.S. State Department-backed reality TV show promoting democratic engagement. Drove support and secured attendance by ambassadors from U.S., UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey at season finale. The President was viewed by over 40% of country.

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

Recruited by BDF to find key talent for and lead diplomatic efforts supporting its Christmas festivities in Manger Square, which hosts 100,000+ attendees annually. BDF is a privately-backed initiative to revitalize Bethlehem and encourage sustainable, international tourism.✔️ Leveraged network to secure world-renowned singer, Elizabeth Von Trapp, for Christmas Eve event.✔️ Led outreach to Mayor of Burlington, Vermont, coordinating presentation of certificate of friendship between sister cities with Mayor of Bethlehem.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for external affairs and diplomatic calendar of Head of Mission for official office representing Palestinian interests in the U.S. Met with federal and state officials, NGOs, think-tanks, universities, and media outlets to generate meetings and speaking opportunities for Head of Mission.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Professional staff member supporting subcommittee hearings on abuses at Guantanamo Bay, National Security Letter authority under the Patriot Act, voting rights, and election oversight.✔️ Researched and prepared opening statements and hearing memos for Chairman Nadler and organized over 30 congressional oversight, legislative, and investigative hearings.✔️ Coordinated key witnesses for hearings, including overseeing subpoenas of David Addington, John Yoo, and Douglas Feith for enhanced interrogation techniques hearings.

Washington, United States

Drafted constituent letters and statements for the Congressional Record and managed hundreds of incoming and outgoing calls and letters. Oversaw internship program, training and managing 2-3 interns each semester.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Middle East And Islamic Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science; Secondary Field Of Study, International Affairs With Middle East Studies