Senior leader in global policy and advocacy, development, and communications for over 25 years at mission-driven nonprofit organizations. I've been on the executive team and served on non-profit boards and have worked in private legal practice and as an educator and trainer. Some areas of expertise: ► Public speaking and public relations► Setting and articulating vision, values, goals, and priorities for global organizations► Leading teams across departments and organizations► Spearheading development and forging strong partnerships► Managing the brand for the public, media, and political audiencesReach out to me here on LinkedIn or by email to talk.📩 nezer.melanie@gmail.comA few accomplishments:✔ At HIAS, launched new international HQ and established new departments, built teams, and created multi-year development, communications, and community engagement campaigns, resulting in increased impact and success of the organization.✔ Many published interviews, two TEDxMidAtlantic talks, and recognition as a “go-to” authority in the media.✔ Extensive knowledge of immigration, asylum, and international refugee and humanitarian law from legal practice, drafting legislation and advocating in Washington and internationally, teaching and training, and monitoring refugee programs in Venezuela, Panama, Ecuador, Ukraine, Colombia, and elsewhere.Additional strengths: Fluent in English and Spanish, working knowledge of French • Policy analysis • Advocacy strategy • International relations • Government relations • Grassroots organizing • Grant writing • Donor relations • Fundraising strategy • Nonprofit management • Public relations • Media relations • Writing and editing • Crisis communications • Brand management
Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, and 15 others.