Kathleen Escarcha

The Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that mobilizes college and university leaders to address immigration issues impacting higher education, students, campuses, communities, and the nation. They represent a broad coalition committed to ensuring that immigrant-origin, refugee, and international students can access, succeed in, and contribute to higher education and the workforce. The Research and Policy Associate will support research, data analysis, and policy analysis that furthers the Alliance’s strategic priorities. The fellow will support the Presidents’ Alliance work by: Drafting policy briefs, explainers, and memos that analyze the impact of state and federal policy developments on undocumented, refugee, and international students; Synthesizing research and data pertinent to the experiences of these populations in higher education and the workforce, helping shape evidence-based policy recommendations; and Developing messaging campaigns that advocate for inclusive and equitable access to academic and career pathways for international and immigrant-origin populations.