Cristina Finch
Board Member at Refugee Trauma Initiative- Claim this Profile
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Adotei Akwei
Cristina is one of the most impressive people I have worked with. She is detail oriented, a consummate professional, articulate both in written and spoken formats and committed to working to advance the rights of people around the world as well as here in the United States.
LinkedIn User
Cristina is a genuine force of nature. She is a tremendous manager with a great talent for getting the best out of people. She is a successful fundraiser with a proven track record both in attracting grants and in ensuring that donors are delighted with the performance of the projects that they are funding. She is also a shrewd judge of how policy issues play out in government and how to build political coalitions on the hill to get things done. This is a rare trifecta in any advocacy organization and her record of achievement at Amnesty is unrivaled. Cristina has deep subject matter expertise in gender issues but she also has a much wider knowledge of human rights law in general, and considerable international experience. Working on national security issues at Amnesty, I frequently sought out Cristina’s opinion on US constitutional matters because she was simply one of the most talented lawyers working at the organization. This highlights one final important aspect of Cristina’s character that I want to emphasize: she is a wonderful colleague to work alongside - professional, insightful and supportive. I can't recommend Cristina highly enough. She is an adept strategic thinker and skilled manager who is tailor-made for a senior leadership role in any public policy enterprise.
Adotei Akwei
Cristina is one of the most impressive people I have worked with. She is detail oriented, a consummate professional, articulate both in written and spoken formats and committed to working to advance the rights of people around the world as well as here in the United States.
LinkedIn User
Cristina is a genuine force of nature. She is a tremendous manager with a great talent for getting the best out of people. She is a successful fundraiser with a proven track record both in attracting grants and in ensuring that donors are delighted with the performance of the projects that they are funding. She is also a shrewd judge of how policy issues play out in government and how to build political coalitions on the hill to get things done. This is a rare trifecta in any advocacy organization and her record of achievement at Amnesty is unrivaled. Cristina has deep subject matter expertise in gender issues but she also has a much wider knowledge of human rights law in general, and considerable international experience. Working on national security issues at Amnesty, I frequently sought out Cristina’s opinion on US constitutional matters because she was simply one of the most talented lawyers working at the organization. This highlights one final important aspect of Cristina’s character that I want to emphasize: she is a wonderful colleague to work alongside - professional, insightful and supportive. I can't recommend Cristina highly enough. She is an adept strategic thinker and skilled manager who is tailor-made for a senior leadership role in any public policy enterprise.
Adotei Akwei
Cristina is one of the most impressive people I have worked with. She is detail oriented, a consummate professional, articulate both in written and spoken formats and committed to working to advance the rights of people around the world as well as here in the United States.
LinkedIn User
Cristina is a genuine force of nature. She is a tremendous manager with a great talent for getting the best out of people. She is a successful fundraiser with a proven track record both in attracting grants and in ensuring that donors are delighted with the performance of the projects that they are funding. She is also a shrewd judge of how policy issues play out in government and how to build political coalitions on the hill to get things done. This is a rare trifecta in any advocacy organization and her record of achievement at Amnesty is unrivaled. Cristina has deep subject matter expertise in gender issues but she also has a much wider knowledge of human rights law in general, and considerable international experience. Working on national security issues at Amnesty, I frequently sought out Cristina’s opinion on US constitutional matters because she was simply one of the most talented lawyers working at the organization. This highlights one final important aspect of Cristina’s character that I want to emphasize: she is a wonderful colleague to work alongside - professional, insightful and supportive. I can't recommend Cristina highly enough. She is an adept strategic thinker and skilled manager who is tailor-made for a senior leadership role in any public policy enterprise.
Adotei Akwei
Cristina is one of the most impressive people I have worked with. She is detail oriented, a consummate professional, articulate both in written and spoken formats and committed to working to advance the rights of people around the world as well as here in the United States.
LinkedIn User
Cristina is a genuine force of nature. She is a tremendous manager with a great talent for getting the best out of people. She is a successful fundraiser with a proven track record both in attracting grants and in ensuring that donors are delighted with the performance of the projects that they are funding. She is also a shrewd judge of how policy issues play out in government and how to build political coalitions on the hill to get things done. This is a rare trifecta in any advocacy organization and her record of achievement at Amnesty is unrivaled. Cristina has deep subject matter expertise in gender issues but she also has a much wider knowledge of human rights law in general, and considerable international experience. Working on national security issues at Amnesty, I frequently sought out Cristina’s opinion on US constitutional matters because she was simply one of the most talented lawyers working at the organization. This highlights one final important aspect of Cristina’s character that I want to emphasize: she is a wonderful colleague to work alongside - professional, insightful and supportive. I can't recommend Cristina highly enough. She is an adept strategic thinker and skilled manager who is tailor-made for a senior leadership role in any public policy enterprise.
Experience
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Amna (formerly Refugee Trauma Initiative)
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Greece
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Dec 2021 - Present
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DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head, Gender and Security Division
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Aug 2020 - Present
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
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International Affairs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head, Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Department
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2020
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Amnesty International USA
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Managing Director, Identity and Discrimination Program
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
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Managing Director, Women's Human Rights Program
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Jan 2011 - May 2014
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Managing Director of Government Relations/Gov. Rel. Director
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2014
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Human Rights Campaign
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Political Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Counsel
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2005 - 2009
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Legislative Counsel
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2004 - 2005
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Legal Counsel
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2002 - 2004
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Associate
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2000 - 2002
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Education
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1997 - 2000
George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
J.D. -
1991 - 1995
University of Michigan
B.A. -
USIP
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