Thomas Alvarez Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As Global Affairs Manager at CGFNS International, I drive thought leadership on global health migration, workforce development, and ethical recruitment. I shape the organization’s stance on key policy issues and align it with global trends. I develop and execute our annual agenda for research, publications, and presentations, including major reports and policy briefs. I lead our UN strategy, enhancing our engagement with the UN and its agencies, including the WHO, through strategic positioning and advocacy events. I also manage relationships with stakeholders across U.S. government agencies, health organizations, and international bodies.CGFNS International, formerly the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, is a leading organization specializing in the evaluation and credentialing of internationally educated healthcare professionals. It focuses on promoting global health by ensuring that foreign-trained nurses meet the standards required for practice in the U.S. and other countries.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As a Global Affairs and Policy Specialist, I crafted detailed policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy letters on significant U.S. and global issues related to health workforce development, ethical recruitment, and health worker immigration. I led a 12-person internal Global Affairs Committee, providing strategic advice to executive leadership on emerging global trends and policy concerns.

Greater Philadelphia Area

In my role as Senior Research Associate to the President and CEO, I served as the primary researcher and editor for the CEO, managing the production of 10-15 peer-reviewed publications and 20-30 speeches annually. I also represented the CEO at UN sessions and NGO committees, focusing on migration, health, and gender issues.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

As a Research Associate, I supported the development of peer-reviewed publications and presentations by conducting desk research, including literature reviews and data management.

New York, New York, United States

As an elected Board Member and Secretary of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN (2022-2025), I spearhead advocacy initiatives to enhance NGO engagement with UN processes and amplify the voice of civil society. This includes drafting collaborative statements on pressing issues and organizing global thematic webinars. I lead the Membership Board Standing Committee, focusing on improving membership and engagement among over 1,000 NGOs and 40+ committees worldwide, driving joint efforts to support the UN’s mission.CoNGO is an independent, international membership association founded in 1948. CoNGO wholeheartedly endorses the goals and values enshrined in the UN, and is a strong advocate for multilateralism to resolve global political, environmental, health and other threats. It encourages NGOs around the world to cooperate with the UN to promote and support its work and to draw civil society into an enduring partnership with the world body.

Managua, Nicaragua

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Autlán De La Grana, Jalisco, México

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Studies And International Relations

Diplomacy Concentration with a focus on global governance, multilateral diplomacy, and the role of the non-state actor. Regional focus.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International/Global Studies

Double major in International Studies and Spanish, with a regional focus on Latin America

Advanced Regents Diploma With Honors