The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
Michela Roberts, MPP, currently serves as Development Manager at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington since September 2019, following a role as Development Specialist at Bright Beginnings, Inc., where more than $2,500,000 was secured for programming. Previous experience includes MPP Research Consultant for the FBI's Division of Counterterrorism, leading a refugee resettlement program for Yazda, and conducting a graduate research project with the National Security Technology Accelerator. Roberts has also contributed significantly to global health communications during tenure at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where leadership roles included Communications Lead within the Division of Global HIV/AIDS. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Communications from Kennesaw State University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Auburn University.
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The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to highlighting the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf region through free and open exchange of multiple points of view on issues that concern the Gulf. AGSIW strives to support this goal by: –Providing expert analysis and thoughtful debate on the economic, energy, environmental, security, social, cultural, and political dimensions of the Gulf Arab states as well as their relations with the United States and other countries. –Informing a global audience of policymakers, legislators, businesspeople, academics, media, youth, and others as the foundation for strategic decisions regarding this important region. –Employing multiple avenues to inform public understanding of the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf Arab states. –Encouraging strong academic coverage by developing scholars who concentrate on the study of the region.