Hila Moss
About Hila Moss
Title and Role at USCRI
Hila Moss serves as the Director of Legal Services at USCRI. She was promoted to this role in December 2022. In this capacity, she oversees the legal services offered to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. Her responsibilities include managing various legal support initiatives and directing staff across multiple offices.
Career Progression at USCRI
Hila Moss joined USCRI in November 2015 as a bilingual Staff Attorney with the Nuevo Comienzo program, focusing on representing unaccompanied minors. She ascended to the position of Managing Attorney in March 2019, where she implemented a cohesive management structure and secured new funding opportunities. In April 2022, she was promoted to Associate Director of Legal Services and further expanded the department. By December 2022, she took on her current role as Director of Legal Services.
Responsibilities and Initiatives
As Director of Legal Services, Hila Moss supervises the Project Director for USCRI’s government-funded Immigration Legal Services for Afghan Arrivals (ILSAA) contract. Under her leadership, the legal department has grown to encompass 14 offices with nearly 40 staff members. She also focuses on securing funding opportunities for pro-bono and low-bono legal representation for survivors of crime, trafficking, and unaccompanied minors.
Educational Background
Hila Moss holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Appalachian State University. She furthered her education by earning a Juris Doctorate from Campbell Law School. Her academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her extensive work in legal services.
Personal and Location Information
Hila Moss resides in North Carolina with her family. Her professional journey and personal life are rooted in a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations through legal services, reflecting her dedication to her field.