BWJP Welcomes Ahlam Moussa, as the new Deputy Director for the National Center for Systems Change & Advocacy
I’ve been working with non-profits for over a decade in various roles. For the past 11+ years, I’ve been with a national non-profit advocating for immigrant survivors, focusing on operations, financial management, communications, and broader organizational needs. My work has centered on building strong infrastructure to better support and strengthen programs that assist immigrant survivors of gender-based violence.
We’re excited to welcome Ahlam to BWJP! With over a decade of nonprofit experience, including 11+ years advocating for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence, her dedication to building strong infrastructure aligns perfectly with our mission, and we’re thrilled to have her on board! - Amy J. Sánchez, CEO BWJP
Meet Ahlam:
Q: What brought you into the field of gender-based violence?
I began my career in an immigration law firm in an administrative role, where I was introduced to cases involving survivors of gender-based violence seeking legal immigration status. Initially, I didn’t fully grasp the complexities, but I quickly came to understand the critical intersection between gender-based violence and immigration. Over the past 11 years, I’ve had the privilege of working at a national non-profit alongside remarkable, trailblazing women who played a key role in drafting the immigration provisions of the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (TVPA). Since 1994, these provisions have provided legal status to hundreds of thousands of survivors and their children. This experience profoundly deepened my understanding of the importance of advocating for policy change, providing resources to advocates and survivors, and raising awareness about the challenges survivors face—ultimately fueling my passion for supporting immigrant survivors of gender based violence.
Q: What drew you to BWJP?
I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with BWJP over the past few years and have been impressed by their partnerships with communities, and their commitment to putting survivors at the center of their work. And when I learned about the work the national center for systems and advocacy change was doing, I knew I wanted to support it and be a part of it.
Q: What are you most looking forward to working at BWJP?
I’m excited to deepen my understanding of BWJP’s survivor centered work on gender-based violence—not just across the various centers but also learning about the impact across the country and around the world. I also look forward to working with communities and organizations, to drive systemic change and to ultimately improve survivor safety.
Q: How do you like to spend your time outside of work?
I love spending time with my husband and our kids—17-year-old twins who are preparing for college and a 16-year-old not far behind! Family is everything to me, and we cherish opportunities to connect with our big Lebanese, Egyptian, Canadian, and American family. We also love to travel whenever we can.
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