Policy · Advocacy · Human Rights

AndrewSayegh

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

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أندرو صايغ UCLA '24 · History & Arabic

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.

Government Affairs

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Direct Service

Frontline case management, needs assessments, and personalized housing plans for vulnerable populations.

Case Management

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International Affairs

Cross-cultural research, Arabic translation, and MENA region expertise through academic study in Jordan.

MENA · Research

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

Jan – May 2025

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.

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

Sep 2023 – Mar 2024

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.

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

Mar – 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.

Expertise

Areas of focus

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Policy Analysis

Legislative TrackingPolicy BriefingsExecutive OrdersFact Sheets

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Government Affairs

Congressional RelationsCoalition BuildingAdvocacy CampaignsHill Day Logistics

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Case Management

Client IntakesNeeds AssessmentsHousing PlansService Referrals

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Research & Writing

Policy MemosArabic TranslationBriefing ReportsInfographics

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Community Engagement

Constituent OutreachImmigrant RightsRefugee ServicesTrauma-Informed Care

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Tools & Systems

CRM PlatformsCase DatabasesGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Education

Grounded in scholarship

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University of California, Los Angeles

B.A. in History & Arabic · GPA 3.76 · 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

Français

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