Harley-Jane Dority Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Co-lead and manage CARE's Humanitarian Rapid Response Network, a forum for advocates to engage with members of Congress on humanitarian priorities.- Develop and execute strategic outreach to targeted members of Congress in coordination with constituents to build Congressional support for CARE’s policy priorities.- Develop and maintain relationships with Congressional offices, external stakeholders, and peer organizations. - Lead in the development and execution of in-district meetings, advocacy events, and CARE on Capitol Hill days.

- Managed UNRWA USA advocacy campaigns in coordination with the Director of Communications and the UNRWA Office in Washington, D.C. around U.S. funding for UNRWA through the MRA account.- Participated in conferences, events, and community outreach initiatives to educate the American public about UNRWA’s humanitarian work, primarily around food assistance, mental healthcare, and protection.- Co-created and managed the UNRWA USA Refugee Advisory Council, aiming to incorporate the lived experiences of refugees into all aspects of the work.- Regularly collaborated with UNRWA colleagues across the Middle East to gather stories and data for dissemination to diverse audiences.- Planned and coordinated all logistics with UNRWA staff for a 12-day field visit to the West Bank and Gaza Strip, aimed at collecting stories and observing humanitarian coordination in action.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington, District Of Columbia

- Worked directly with the Refugee Specialist and National Director for Advocacy and Government Relations on projects related to immigration detention, presidential determination for the US Refugee Resettlement program, the Muslim Ban, and funding for resettlement agencies.- Conducted research related to human rights, advocacy, and humanitarian affairs.- Developed materials such as issue briefs, reports, and statements for the record.- Managed legislative tracking tools and analyzed emerging areas of relevant law and government policy related to refugees and asylum seekers.

Budapest, Hungary

- Visited detention centers throughout Hungary while assessing national asylum policies in the context of international asylum and human rights law.- Completed administrative tasks related to local, national, and EU-wide integration and advocacy programs related to refugees. - Conducted multi-agency interviews to assist in evaluation of adherence to European Union integration practices.- Worked directly with refugee adults and children on job and education development as well as English language skills.- Localized website content and agency publications such as reports and briefs.

Fairfax, Virginia

- Worked with a team of specialists to develop training programs for teachers with special needs students.- Developed advocacy strategies regarding access to education and proper training for special needs students.- Served as main administrative support and primary point of contact for issue resolution.- Managed all office travel and expense reporting.- Completed tasks related to editing, proof-reading, and research for internal and external projects.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

Thesis: U.S. Funding Cuts to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees

Bachelor’S Degree, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution