Melysa Sperber
About Melysa Sperber
Melysa Sperber serves as the Policy Director at the Solidarity Center, where she focuses on policy advocacy related to human rights and women's rights. She has an extensive background in public service and education, holding degrees from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center.
Work at Solidarity Center
Melysa Sperber has served as the Policy Director at Solidarity Center since 2021. In this role, she focuses on policy advocacy related to labor rights and social justice. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote human rights and improve working conditions globally. Sperber's extensive background in human rights and policy advocacy informs her approach to addressing complex issues within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Melysa Sperber holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where she studied International Politics from 1995 to 1999. She further pursued her education at Georgetown University Law Center, earning a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she completed a Master of Public Policy at Georgetown University from 2001 to 2004. Her academic background supports her expertise in policy advocacy, particularly in human rights, forced migration, and women's rights.
Background
Melysa Sperber has a diverse professional background with significant experience in various roles related to human rights and policy advocacy. She began her career as an intern investigator at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in 1998. Over the years, she has held positions at organizations such as Vital Voices Global Partnership, Humanity United, and Public Citizen, focusing on human rights and policy initiatives. Her international exposure includes an internship at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melysa Sperber has contributed to various initiatives aimed at promoting human rights and social justice. She has held leadership roles, including Director of the Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking (ATEST) at Humanity United and Director of Human Rights at Vital Voices Global Partnership. Additionally, she has mentored aspiring public interest lawyers, women leaders, and social entrepreneurs, demonstrating her commitment to fostering the next generation of advocates.
Teaching Experience
Melysa Sperber has served as an adjunct professor at both Georgetown University Law Center and George Washington University Law School. Her teaching roles spanned from 2007 to 2017, where she shared her expertise in law and policy with students. This experience reflects her dedication to education and her commitment to shaping future leaders in the field of public interest law.