Elizabeth Cocke
About Elizabeth Cocke
Elizabeth Cocke is an Immigration Specialist at Thoughtworks, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Arts in International Politics and Human Rights from American University and has extensive experience in immigration processes and international services.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Elizabeth Cocke has been employed at ThoughtWorks as an Immigration Specialist since 2019. In her role, she has developed and implemented processes and tools for tracking and communicating critical business and immigration correspondences. She collaborates with ThoughtWorks' global offices to assist with both outbound and inbound visa applications. Her responsibilities include the preparation and filing of green card applications, which encompass Labor Certifications and EB-1 Multinational Manager Petitions, both independently and in conjunction with external counsel.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Cocke earned her Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Politics & Human Rights from American University, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in international relations and human rights, which informs her work in immigration.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Elizabeth Cocke held several positions that contributed to her expertise in immigration and international services. She worked as an Assistant Director at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2017 to 2019 and as an International Services Coordinator at the same university from 2013 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she served as a Paralegal at Hogan Lovells from 2011 to 2013 and as a Tour Guide at Bike and Roll Washington DC from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she completed a COO internship at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in 2006.
Professional Experience
Elizabeth Cocke's professional experience spans various roles in immigration and international services. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, she contributed to the management of international student services. Her role as a Paralegal at Hogan Lovells provided her with legal experience relevant to immigration law. Her diverse background includes working in both educational and legal environments, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in immigration processes.