Ciara J. Sutton Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Migration & Refugee Services (MRS)HQ-level coordinator working with 13 affiliate sites on the Reception & Placement (R&P) Program and the Afghan Placement & Assistance (APA) Program. States served: Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Migration & Refugee Services (MRS)Specialist serving on the Remote Placement (RPP) and Afghan Placement & Assistance (APA) Programs through the Department of State (DOS)'s Bureau of Populations, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Migration & Refugee Services (MRS)Supports staff in achieving programmatic goals related to the Reception & Placement (R&P) and Matching Grant (MG) programs through the Department of State and Department of Health and Human Services, respectively. Maintains the MRSConnect membership platform, including the on-boarding of new users, updating grant files and site content, and providing technical assistance to users. Helps staff prepare for HQ and federal monitoring visits, curates network-facing communications, and undertakes special projects as needed related to refugee/asylum program needs and legislative advocacy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Analyzed, interpreted, and researched proposed legislation on the state and local level in Florida (2017-2018), North Carolina (2018-2019), and DC (present) in accordance with Amnesty's US legislative priorities. Coordinated legislative action and lobbying efforts on issues such as gun violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, the Global Gag Rule, indefinite detention, human rights violations in Turkey and Myanmar, and other human rights issues. In Florida, I created informational materials and talking points for over a dozen different Amnesty groups, as well as training dedicated activists on lobbying skills. In North Carolina, I serve as the secondary Legislative Coordinator for the state based in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As an Assistant Director in the Durham office of Grassroots Campaigns, I helped manage our office's campaigns for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Doctors Without Borders. With these campaigns, our office raised over $105,000 during our summer season. I acted as the interim Canvass Director during a transitional period and currently assist the Canvass Director in maintaining the office standards, goals, day to day operations, recruiting, and personnel management.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Interned in Senator Daryl Rouson's Tallahassee office during the spring legislative session of 2017. Responsible for reading past and proposed legislation to compile talking points, bill summaries, and research for Legislative Assistant. Assisted in scheduling meetings, organizing materials, and office management.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Routinely researched and organized information on various economic, political, and environmental issues to be reviewed by others. Covered topics such as health care reform, coastal protection, welfare programs, political events (local, state, and national), past government action, social programs, and more. Gained experience in reading legislative texts and state government functions.

Tallahassee, Florida

Research assistant on doctoral project titled "Human Rights Practice in Social Work", responsible for the categorization of project resources and general project assistance.

Bachelor’S Of Science Degree, International Affairs & Political Science; Honors College, 3.99 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List, President's List, Amnesty International FSU, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, World.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Refugee Protection And Forced Migration Studies

Degree Expected: February 2026