Monika Hartsel
About Monika Hartsel
Monika Hartsel is a Program Officer III at the Solidarity Center in Washington D.C., where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in international relations and development, with experience at the U.S. Department of Labor and Oxfam-Québec.
Work at Solidarity Center
Monika Hartsel has been serving as Program Officer III at the Solidarity Center since 2019. In this role, she focuses on various initiatives aimed at promoting workers' rights and improving labor conditions. Prior to her current position, she worked as Program Officer II for two years, contributing to the organization's mission in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Hartsel has also served as deputy country program director in Bangladesh, where she highlighted critical safety issues in the leather industry and noted the lack of improvements in occupational safety.
Previous Experience at U.S. Department of Labor
Before joining the Solidarity Center, Monika Hartsel worked at the U.S. Department of Labor as an International Relations Officer from 2014 to 2017. During her three years in this position, she engaged in international labor relations, contributing to the department's efforts in promoting fair labor practices and policies.
Internship Experience at Oxfam-Québec
Monika Hartsel gained valuable experience as a Migration Intern at Oxfam-Québec from 2013 to 2014. This eight-month internship took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where she supported initiatives related to migration and development.
Educational Background
Monika Hartsel holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology/Anthropology and Religion from St. Olaf College, which she attended from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Brandeis University, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sustainable International Development from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background supports her work in international labor and development.
Experience with Peace Corps
Monika Hartsel served in the Peace Corps from 2009 to 2012 as an English Educator and Community and Organizational Development Adviser. Her three years in Giurgiulesti, Moldova, involved working closely with local communities to enhance educational and developmental initiatives.