Elizabeth Hoffman Email and Phone Number

▪Designed and currently oversee the Human Freedom Initiative’s flagship program to train emerging democratic leaders in societies transitioning from authoritarianism in the principles of democracy and leadership ▪Formally brief Bush Center stakeholders on programmatic activity▪Manage a programmatic budget of over $600,000 annually▪Travel regularly to Southeast Asia in support of programming▪Engage an active network of experts, business leaders, policy makers, journalists, and NGOs

▪Crafted legislative and report language for inclusion in the annual House appropriations measures including policy directives for the Department of Homeland Security on human trafficking and bioterrorism programming▪Successfully led a coalition of members to implement conditionality on U.S. aid to Egypt in the House FY 2013 appropriations measure▪Authored legislation to improve national data collection on human trafficking cases▪Advise the Congressman on a wide range of issues including foreign policy, international human rights, trade, homeland security, justice, and commerce ▪Work with broad coalitions of interested parties to execute and influence foreign policy decisions and initiatives

▪Formulated and organized Congressional hearings ▪Provided expertise to members of Congress and staff on international affairs issues ▪Worked with State Department, USAID, the World Bank, and other international agencies and NGOs on formulating and monitoring the implementation of international development policies▪Successfully coordinated a congressional effort to suspend Nicaragua’s Millennium Challenge Grant in light of authoritarian backsliding by the Ortega regime▪Authored legislation that passed the House which would create a special envoy for minorities in the Middle East▪Travelled internationally representing the Commission and members of Congress▪Liaised with relevant federal agencies, NGOs, and other interested parties to promote and implement congressional interests and priorities

▪Assisted in formulating and implementing the Congressman’s foreign affairs policy agenda▪Generated and organized Congressional Human Rights Caucus activities and briefings▪Met with foreign officials, dignitaries, and interested parties on foreign policy issues▪Tracked legislation in the Foreign Affairs Committee

▪Prepared all written correspondence for Congressman’s signature in specified issue areas▪Analyzed and made recommendations to the Congressman on legislation ▪Met with constituents and interested parties on various legislative issues▪Composed legislative updates for mass distribution within the congressional district

▪Managed all front office operations and involved in scheduling for the Congressman▪Responsible for hiring and supervising interns ▪Conducted research on current events and legislative issues and assisted with legislative correspondence