Elizabeth Shaw
About Elizabeth Shaw
Elizabeth Shaw serves as the Head of Programming at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2018. She has a background in case management for unaccompanied refugee minors and has worked in various roles within the organization and other agencies focused on humanitarian aid.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Elizabeth Shaw has been serving as the Head of Programming at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, she oversees various programming initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations. Prior to this position, she worked as a Program Quality Manager from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on enhancing program effectiveness and quality. Shaw also gained experience as an Emergency Department Intern for five months in 2016, contributing to the organization's emergency response efforts.
Previous Experience at Catholic Charities of Arizona
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Elizabeth Shaw worked at Catholic Charities of Arizona as a Case Manager for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors from 2012 to 2014. During her time in Phoenix, Arizona, she provided support and resources to minors who were navigating the challenges of resettlement and integration into the community.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Shaw holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and Political Science from Loyola Marymount University, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree from Fordham University between 2014 and 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in program management and humanitarian work.
Experience at UNDP
Shaw worked as a Programme Assistant at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2014 to 2015 in New York City. In this role, she assisted in the implementation of various development programs, gaining valuable experience in international development and program coordination.