Emmanuel Montesa
About Emmanuel Montesa
Emmanuel Montesa is a Project Manager at Ready4Life, currently working with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2021. He has a background in social work and has held various roles focused on refugee assistance and public policy.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Emmanuel Montesa currently serves as Project Manager for the READY4Life initiative at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). He has held this position since 2021. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Program Officer for the Trafficking Victim Assistance Program at USCRI for eight months in 2021. His work at USCRI focuses on supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing their access to essential services.
Previous Experience at Amal Alliance
Emmanuel Montesa worked at Amal Alliance as a Consultant for five months in 2020 and later as a Policy & Programs Associate for two years from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved contributing to policy development and program implementation aimed at supporting marginalized communities. His experience at Amal Alliance provided him with insights into the intersection of policy and social welfare.
Education and Expertise
Emmanuel Montesa holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, where he studied from 2019 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Social Work from The Catholic University of America, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in social welfare, public policy, and the care of vulnerable populations.
Research Focus and Interests
Emmanuel Montesa's research interests center on the care and treatment of unaccompanied refugee minors in the United States. He is particularly interested in the impact of public policy on social welfare at both domestic and international levels. His policy interests include education in emergencies, early childhood development, primary education, and economic empowerment.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Emmanuel Montesa has gained valuable experience through various internships and positions early in his career. He served as a Resident Services Intern at Columbus Property Management in 2018, a Program Intern at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington from 2018 to 2019, and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The Catholic University of America from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided him with practical experience in social services and community support.