Hagar Hafez

Experience

1. Manager of Organizing and Strategy

   The New York Immigration Coalition

   Jul 2023 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Leads effort in engaging NYIC member organizations in Western NY to play a leadership role ineffective advocacy and organizing around campaigns. Leads engagement with NYIC memberorganizations in local convenings across the State. Develops and strengthens relationships with NYIC member organizations, other immigrant-ledand immigrant-serving organizations, community leaders, and non-traditional partners and alliesacross Western NY.Regularly convenes members and partners to discuss issues facing immigrant communities andplan strategies for collective action in the region and the State. Coordinate and mobilize member agencies and coalition partners around local, state, and federaladvocacy campaigns, as well as rapid response work as necessary. Plan and organize local, statewide and federal events including rallies, actions, convenings,trainings, and community forums. Forge relationships with policy makers in Western NY, including elected and other keygovernment officials, and serve as the NYIC expert on WNY landscape. Serve as spokesperson for the NYIC in the region, including in the media and through publicspeaking and regular meetings with community leaders, policy makers, and thought leaders.

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major in Political Science and Economics

  2015 — 2019

Skills

• Photoshop
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• International Conferences
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Training
• Research
• Model United Nations