Andrew Sayegh
Policy · Advocacy · Human Rights
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Andrew
Sayegh

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

Education
UCLA '24
Languages
3 Spoken
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UCLA '24History & ArabicCAIR NationalTIMEPU.S. CongressCity NetCASA VolunteerNNAAC FellowMiddlebury ArabicAmman, JordanWhite House
UCLA '24History & ArabicCAIR NationalTIMEPU.S. CongressCity NetCASA VolunteerNNAAC FellowMiddlebury ArabicAmman, JordanWhite House

Where advocacy meets
direct service

أندرو SAYEGH

Bridging policy and people

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 with CAIR National 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

A path of purpose

City Net Homeless Services2025 – Present
Case Manager
Conducting confidential client intakes and creating personalized housing and self-sufficiency plans. Coordinating access to healthcare, counseling, and public services across Riverside County.
Housing PlansClient AdvocacyService Coordination
CAIR National — Washington, DCJan – May 2025
Government Affairs Intern
Tracked executive actions and legislative developments impacting Muslim American civil rights. Prepared advocacy toolkits for 750+ Muslim Hill Day delegates on national priorities.
Policy AnalysisLegislative TrackingHill Day
TIMEP — Washington, DCJan – Apr 2025
Advocacy Intern
Drafted policy memos on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Compiled Congressional hearing notes and member profiles for visiting civil society delegations.
Policy MemosMENA RegionCongressional Research
UCLA Center for Middle East DevelopmentSep 2023 – Mar 2024
Research Assistant
Produced weekly briefing reports on U.S. foreign policy. Translated Arabic-language sources for publications on regional security, human rights, and diplomacy.
Arabic TranslationBriefing ReportsForeign Policy
U.S. House of Representatives — CA-46Jun – Aug 2023
Congressional Intern
Assisted constituents with immigration casework, liaised with federal agencies on visa, asylum, and citizenship cases. Drafted Congressional Record statements.
ImmigrationConstituent ServicesLegislative Research
NNAAC — Washington, DCMar – Aug 2023
Leadership Fellow
Developed advocacy and community engagement skills through public policy workshops. Collaborated with Arab American leaders in Congress and the White House on legislative initiatives and TPS expansion.
FellowshipArab American AdvocacyWhite House Engagement

Areas of focus

Policy Analysis
Legislative TrackingPolicy BriefingsExecutive OrdersFact Sheets
Government Affairs
Congressional RelationsCoalition BuildingAdvocacy CampaignsHill Day
Case Management
Client IntakesNeeds AssessmentsHousing PlansService Referrals
Research & Writing
Policy MemosArabic TranslationBriefing ReportsInfographics
Community Engagement
Constituent OutreachImmigrant RightsRefugee ServicesTrauma-Informed Care
Tools & Systems
CRM PlatformsCase DatabasesGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Grounded in scholarship

University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. in History & Arabic · GPA 3.76 · Class of 2024
Middlebury Language Schools
Arabic Immersion Program · Summer 2024
UCEAP — Amman, Jordan
Middle East Studies Abroad · Fall 2023
English
Native
العربية
Intermediate
Español
Beginner
Français
Beginner

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 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
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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