Lead policy and advocacy efforts on closing civic space for Oxfam in the United States.

Lead advocacy and policy analysis relating to transparency and accountability of United States foreign aid. Design and implement strategy, coordinate policy research, manage partner relations, assemble resources for global, national, and local-level influencing campaigns in collaboration with international and local partners.

Masters program in rule of law, access to justice, and legal empowerment for sustainable development. Conducted research and participated in training with colleagues from 19 countries across Latin America, Europe, Central and South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Masters thesis on the political context of freedom of information and transparency and accountability initiatives as an approach to strengthening the rule of law.

Presented criminal, habeas corpus, asylum and immigration appeals to three-judge panels. Managed and assigned work for Criminal/Habeas Practice Group. Supervised ten staff attorneys. Researched and drafted dispositive orders in criminal, habeas corpus, asylum and immigration appeals.

Designed and implemented civic engagement and critical thinking programs for university and secondary school students in collaboration with Jordanian counterparts. Presented programs and worked with counterparts in Arabic. Partnered with volunteers to design and implement USAID-funded community development projects. Assisted international nongovernmental organizations with deployment of projects in Jordan. Collaborated with students of a refugee assistance clinical program at the University of Jordan to assist Iraqi refugees with resettlement. Planned and taught English conversation courses to university students and staff.

Researched and drafted letter rulings in administrative law division specializing in enforcement of Texas open government laws. Advised division director and agency administration on complex and sensitive legal matters relating to individual and media access to public information. Trained public officials and employees on compliance with federal and state open government laws and regulations