Cecily Cook, Ma, Mpa
About Cecily Cook, Ma, Mpa
Cecily Cook is a Program Officer for Refugee Medical Screening at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in refugee services, public health, and research, with previous roles at various organizations including the Maine Commission for Community Service and the United States Senate.
Current Role at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Cecily Cook serves as a Program Officer for the Refugee Medical Screening at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2021. In this role, she supports the cost-effective implementation of the Refugee Medical Screening Program. She ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cook collaborates with seven clinics across Texas to provide essential services under the program. Additionally, she provides feedback on budget contracts and monitors progress toward achieving program objectives.
Previous Experience at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Prior to her current position, Cecily Cook worked at USCRI in various capacities. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Program Officer for the Trafficking Victim Assistance Program. Before that, she served as the Regional Refugee Health Officer from 2018 to 2019. Her roles at USCRI have contributed to her expertise in refugee health and assistance programs.
Education and Expertise
Cecily Cook holds multiple degrees that enhance her expertise in public health and Middle Eastern studies. She earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2019 to 2021. She also obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Middle Eastern Studies from Lund University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International/Global Studies from the University of San Francisco, completed from 2005 to 2009.
Professional Background
Cecily Cook has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to community service and refugee assistance. She served as a Planning and Research Associate at the Maine Commission for Community Service from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she was a Constituent Services Intern at the United States Senate for four months in 2007-2008. Her international experience includes working as a Research Fellow at the Women Empowerment Organization in Erbil, Iraq, and co-founding the RISE Foundation, where she served as Vice President from 2012 to 2014.