Andrew Sayegh أندرو صايغ

Policy · Advocacy · Human Rights

Andrew
Sayegh

Arab & Guatemalan American advocate advancing civil liberties, peacebuilding, and human rights through policy, community organizing, and direct service.

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UCLA '24 History & Arabic CAIR National TIMEP U.S. Congress City Net CASA Volunteer NNAAC Fellow Middlebury Arabic Amman, Jordan
UCLA '24 History & Arabic CAIR National TIMEP U.S. Congress City Net CASA Volunteer NNAAC Fellow Middlebury Arabic Amman, Jordan
About

Where advocacy meets direct service

Andrew Sayegh is an Arab and Guatemalan American policy professional and community advocate rooted in Southern California. With a dual degree in History and Arabic from UCLA, he brings a rare combination of cross-cultural fluency, policy acumen, and frontline human services experience.

From tracking executive actions on Capitol Hill to conducting confidential intakes for families experiencing homelessness in Riverside County, Andrew bridges the gap between institutional policy and the people it impacts most.

6+ Organizations
3 Languages
750+ Delegates Briefed
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Policy & Advocacy
Legislative tracking, policy briefings, and coalition building across Congress, the White House, and civil society.
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Direct Service
Frontline case management, needs assessments, and personalized housing plans for vulnerable populations.
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International Affairs
Cross-cultural research, Arabic translation, and MENA region expertise through academic study in Jordan.
Experience

A path of purpose

City Net Homeless Services
Case Manager
Conducting confidential client intakes and building personalized housing plans. Coordinating access to healthcare, counseling, and public services across Riverside County.
2025 – Present
CAIR National — Washington, DC
Government Affairs Intern
Tracked executive actions impacting Muslim American civil rights. Prepared advocacy toolkits for 750+ Muslim Hill Day delegates on national legislative priorities.
Jan – May 2025
Tahrir Institute (TIMEP) — Washington, DC
Advocacy Intern
Drafted policy memos on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Compiled Congressional hearing notes for visiting civil society delegations.
Jan – Apr 2025
UCLA Center for Middle East Development
Research Assistant
Produced weekly briefing reports on U.S. foreign policy. Translated Arabic-language sources for publications on regional security and human rights.
Sep 2023 – Mar 2024
U.S. House of Representatives — CA-46
Congressional Intern
Assisted constituents with immigration casework, liaised with federal agencies on visa, asylum, and citizenship cases. Drafted Congressional Record statements.
Jun – Aug 2023
NNAAC — Washington, DC
Leadership Fellow
Developed advocacy skills through public policy workshops. Collaborated with Arab American leaders in Congress and the White House on TPS expansion for conflict-affected Arab states.
Mar – Aug 2023
Expertise

Areas of focus

📋 Policy Analysis

Legislative Tracking Policy Briefings Executive Orders Fact Sheets

🏛 Government Affairs

Congressional Relations Coalition Building Advocacy Campaigns Hill Day Logistics

🏠 Case Management

Client Intakes Needs Assessments Housing Plans Service Referrals

🔬 Research & Writing

Policy Memos Arabic Translation Briefing Reports Infographics

🌐 Community Engagement

Constituent Outreach Immigrant Rights Refugee Services Trauma-Informed Care

⚙ Tools & Systems

CRM Platforms Case Databases Google Workspace Microsoft Office
Education

Grounded in scholarship

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University of California, Los Angeles

B.A. in History & Arabic · Class of 2024

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Middlebury Language Schools

Arabic Immersion Program · Summer 2024

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UCEAP — Amman, Jordan

Middle East Studies Abroad · Fall 2023

Languages
English Native
العربية Intermediate
Español Beginner
Community

Giving back

Voices for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Advocating for children in foster care by investigating cases, reviewing court records, and collaborating with legal and social service stakeholders.
Dec 2025 – Present
Arab American Civic Council
Advocacy Volunteer
Developing Arabic-language resources to help immigrant and refugee families understand their rights and access legal counsel.
Jul 2025 – Present
CA MENA Civil Rights Coalition
MENA Advocacy Day Delegate
Advocated for the MENA Inclusion Act (AB-91) at the California State Capitol, meeting with state legislators.
Apr 2025
Syrian Community Network
Youth Mentor
Providing trauma-informed mentorship to Syrian refugee youth, facilitating access to public benefits and employment resources.
Apr 2024 – Present

Let's connect

Open to conversations about policy, advocacy, human rights, and opportunities to create meaningful impact.

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