Karen Hargrave
About Karen Hargrave
Karen Hargrave is a Research Associate with expertise in migration policy and public attitudes towards refugees. She has worked with various organizations, including the International Organization for Migration and the British Red Cross, and has a strong academic background in Refugee Studies and Philosophy.
Work at ODI
Karen Hargrave is currently employed as a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she engages in policy work related to the Global Compacts on Refugees and Migration. Her focus includes analyzing public attitudes towards refugees and migrants, contributing to a deeper understanding of migration issues.
Education and Expertise
Karen Hargrave has a strong academic background in migration studies and philosophy. She studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, completed between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, she participated in the Migration Policy Centre Summer School at the European University Institute in 2018.
Background
Karen Hargrave has extensive experience in the field of migration and humanitarian policy. She previously worked as a Humanitarian Policy Adviser at the British Red Cross from 2017 to 2020, focusing on migration and displacement. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Research Officer at the Overseas Development Institute's Humanitarian Policy Group for one year. Her early career included a role as a Visiting ESL Teacher at Yangon University in Myanmar in 2014.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Hargrave has contributed to significant projects with organizations such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Mayor’s Migration Council. Her work aims to break down silos in migration and displacement efforts, enhancing collaboration and understanding in these areas. She has developed regional expertise in South and Southeast Asia, particularly concerning the Rohingya displacement crisis.