Jesse Michael Franzblau
Washington,USA
Summary
Experienced policy advocate with a strong background in developing and executing policy priorities at the federal, state, and local levels. Skilled in collaborating with subject matter experts to create strategic initiatives focused on immigration issues. Specialized in leveraging open records laws to obtain internal government documents for oversight and accountability campaigns. Proven ability to work closely with community groups on strategic efforts to defend the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
National Immigrant Justice Center
03.2019 - Current
- Execute federal advocacy and educational initiatives, including comments on proposed rulemaking, civil rights complaints, and various advocacy campaigns
- Lead strategic legislative efforts at the federal level while supporting community-led advocacy campaigns to protect the rights of immigrant communities
- Develop strategic approaches to advance federal advocacy goals in collaboration with NIJC's communications, litigation, and legal services teams
- Coordinate NIJC's Transparency and Human Rights Project, monitoring immigration enforcement programs to enhance accountability initiatives
Policy Analyst
Open the Government
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed government relations for a coalition of over 100 public interest organizations focused on advancing government openness and accountability policies
- Authored policy briefs and reports, and shaped legislation for congressional oversight on issues related to human rights, anti-surveillance, privacy, civil rights, and immigrant rights
- Directed the Freedom of Information project at Open the Government, overseeing public records requests and reporting on records obtained through FOIA to support the coalition’s policy priorities
Research Consultant
Open Society Justice Initiative
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted interviews with civil society leaders and performed research to develop policy assessments and reports on human rights and justice efforts in Latin America
- Drafted freedom of information requests and appeals to secure access to confidential records relevant to ongoing investigations into human rights cases in Guatemala and Mexico
Research Consultant
Open Government Partnership
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Published assessment reports on open government and anti-corruption initiatives in Latin America and other regions
- Interviewed open government experts to develop policy recommendations for civil society actors, promoting accountability initiatives through the Open Government Partnership (OGP) platform
Research Consultant
National Security Archive
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed research projects supporting a coalition of U.S
- And Mexico-based organizations advocating for legal and policy reforms in defense of migrant rights
- Coordinated a network of journalists and human rights defenders to raise awareness of human rights violations resulting from U.S
- Counter-drug policies in Central America and Mexico
Research Analyst
International institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Researched UN Commission of Inquiry reports on Libya to prepare policy analyses and contribute to a book addressing human rights violations during the country’s 2011 conflict
Research Associate
National Security Archive
02.2006 - 05.2010
- Secured the declassification and release of thousands of pages of internal government records regarding U.S
- Foreign policy and human rights violations
- Produced background materials on U.S
- National security policy and presented research at international conferences for policymakers and civil society leaders
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Colorado
Boulder, COMaster of Public Policy - International Human Rights Law and Policy
University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Ann Arbor, MI05.2012
Skills
- Policy Advocacy
- Policy Analysis Expertise
- Legislative Analysis
- Statistical Software Proficiency
- Research Oversight
- Policy Implementation
Volunteer Experience
Collaborated with advocates and community organizers to establish a solidarity organization in defense of immigrant rights in the DMV area.
Skillslanguages
Policy Advocacy, Policy Analysis Expertise, Legislative Analysis, Statistical Software Proficiency, Research Oversight, Policy Implementation, Spanish, Professional level
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
National Immigrant Justice Center
03.2019 - Current
Policy Analyst
Open the Government
05.2015 - 03.2019
Research Consultant
Open Society Justice Initiative
09.2014 - 01.2015
Research Consultant
Open Government Partnership
12.2013 - 09.2014
Research Consultant
National Security Archive
08.2013 - 07.2014
Research Analyst
International institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences
08.2012 - 08.2013
Research Associate
National Security Archive
02.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Public Policy - International Human Rights Law and Policy
University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
University of Colorado
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