Lissa Damus Menard

About Lissa Damus Menard

I’m a policy- and program-focused professional with 5+ years of experience supporting public-facing services in a compliance-driven environment. I currently serve as a DOJ Accredited Representative, where I apply complex requirements to real-world cases, support quality review, and communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate outcomes.I’m especially interested in roles that sit at the intersection of policy, research, and implementation—where strong writing, stakeholder engagement, and structured execution help turn policy goals into measurable results. I have experience developing written program materials and impact narratives for reporting, supporting training/workshop delivery, and strengthening follow-up systems so people don’t fall through gaps.I’m multilingual (English, Haitian Creole, French, Spanish) and motivated by work that advances equity, access, and effective public service delivery.Open to: Policy research, program strategy, technical assistance support, and partnerships roles (remote or Boston-based).

Experience

1. Senior Program Assistant

   Project Citizenship

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Serve as a DOJ Accredited Representative supporting immigration legal services and documentation quality review• Support workshop delivery and follow-up for virtual N-600 application programming• Draft client narratives and program summaries for reporting and funding support• Communicate complex requirements clearly to stakeholders to support timely case progression

Education

• Summer Institute in Northern Ireland: Lessons in Community Peacebuilding

  Study Abroad, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

• UMass Boston

  Master of Arts & Bachelor of Arts, International Relations