Public Policy · Civil Liberties · Social Services
Translating policy into practice.
Case manager and policy practitioner working at the intersection of public policy, civil liberties, and direct service delivery.
UCLA
City Net
CAIR
TIMEP
NNAAC
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Riverside County, California
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UCLA
Class of '24
CA — DC
Bicoastal
Andrew Sayegh is a Case Manager at City Net, where he supports unhoused individuals and families in securing permanent housing, accessing essential services, and achieving long-term stability.
He is committed to advancing human rights and civil liberties for marginalized communities—particularly unhoused, immigrant, and refugee populations—at the intersection of international and public policy.
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Highlights
Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy
Analysis and commentary on U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, and Middle East affairs.
UCLA Graduation
Reflections on completing a B.A. in History & Arabic and receiving the FLAS Fellowship.
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Experience
Jan 2025 — May 2025
Government Affairs Intern
Council on American-Islamic Relations · Washington, D.C.
Mar 2023 — Aug 2023
Leadership Fellow
National Network for Arab American Communities · Washington, D.C.
Volunteer & Community
Court Appointed Special Advocate
Voices for Children · Temecula, CA
Dec 2025 — Present
Advocacy Volunteer
Arab American Civic Council · Anaheim, CA
Jul 2025 — Present
MENA Advocacy Day Delegate
CA MENA Civil Rights Coalition · Sacramento, CA
Apr 2025
Youth Mentor
Syrian Community Network · Chicago, IL
Apr 2024 — Present
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Focus Areas
Social Services & Case Management
Direct service within complex public systems, including confidential intake, needs assessment, housing navigation, benefits coordination, and client advocacy for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Government & Legislative Affairs
Legislative tracking, policy analysis, and constituent services within federal and advocacy environments, with emphasis on civil liberties, immigration policy, and administrative systems.
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
Advocacy and policy work addressing discrimination, religious freedom, and the civil liberties implications of national security and immigration enforcement frameworks.
Policy Research
Academic and institutional research on U.S. foreign policy, governance in the Middle East, and the civic experiences of Arab American and diaspora communities.
Civic Technology
Development of digital tools to improve access to public services, streamline resource navigation, and support case management operations.
Policy & Analytical Writing
Policy memoranda, legislative analysis, fact sheets, advocacy toolkits, and research publications on civil liberties, immigration enforcement, and Middle East affairs.
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Education
B.A. History & Arabic
University of California, Los Angeles
Jun 2024 · Study abroad in Amman, Jordan
Arabic Immersion Program
Middlebury Language Schools
Summer 2024
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
French
Beginner
Fellowships & Awards
Rangel Fellowship Finalist
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship, U.S. Department of State
FLAS Fellowship
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, U.S. Department of Education
NNAAC Leadership Fellow
National Network for Arab American Communities Leadership Fellowship
Let's work together.
Available for roles and collaborations across social services, policy, and civil rights, with a focus on operational systems and community impact.