International Fellows Alumni

Tarun
Gauba
India
2019-2020
Area of Study: Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Tarun Gauba

Tarun Gauba joined the Indian Police Service in 2001 and currently serves as Deputy Inspector General, heading the Central Bureau of Investigation’s operations in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh. He specializes in investigation of anti- corruption cases, including cases of embezzlement of public funds, bribery, grafts, bank fraud and economic crimes. Mr. Gauba has served as chief of police in seven districts of Uttar Pradesh, and was responsible for the introduction of an innovative system that simplifies the solution seeking process for common citizens. Throughout his career he has been awarded numerous honors, including the Governor’s Gold Medal for Gallantry and President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, as well as a Master’s degree in Police Management from Osmania, Hyderabad. During his fellowship year, he would like to hone his knowledge on combating corruption and embezzlement, in order to promote good governance and effective law enforcement in India. 

    Sheryar Arif
    Khan
    Pakistan
    2019-2020
    Area of Study: Law and Human Rights
    Sheryar Arif Khan

    Sheryar Arif Khan is a civil servant with the Pakistan Administrative Service and has worked as an Assistant Commissioner in different parts of the country. As Assistant Commissioner, he is the principal government representative in any city and his role encompasses a variety of duties including the implementation of social security policies, assessment of agriculture and land revenue tax, resolution of disputes, and oversight of public healthcare facilities. Mr. Khan has over seven years of civil service experience, and is a steadfast advocate for women and children's rights. His work has earned him recognition from the Provincial Government as an Outstanding Civil Servant. Mr. Khan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the International Islamic University, and a Bachelor’s degree in History Education and Arabic from the University of Punjab, Islamabad. During his year at the Humphrey School, Mr. Khan intends to study the policy making process in the United States, and the implementation of rights-based policies.

      Jana
      Le Roux
      South Africa
      2019-2020
      Area of Study: Law and Human Rights/Urban and Regional Planning
      Jana Le Roux

      Jana Le Roux graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Law Degree where she was also an exchange student at the Katholieke Universiteit at Leuven in Belgium. She went on to obtain her Masters of Law, also from the University of Stellenbosch, Western Cape and after leaving private practice, she has dedicated her skills, knowledge and passion to the public service. Ms. Le Roux works for the Cape Town Municipality as the Principal Legal Advisor to the Executive Mayor. In this position she is solely responsible for advising the Executive Mayor together with the Mayoral Committee, in their capacity as the Appeal Authority on land-use and urban planning matters. The municipality plays a key role in the transformation of the urban environment, transport and access to socio-economic opportunities. During her fellowship year, Ms. Le Roux plans to learn more about urban development, best practices regarding inclusionary and affordable housing policy development, and municipal governance. Upon her return to South Africa, she hopes to enhance her contribution to the public service by bringing comparative understanding to these dynamic areas that are constantly in need of fresh ideas.

        Yan ‘Michael’
        Liu
        China
        2019-2020
        Area of Study: Law and Human Rights
        Yan ‘Michael’ Liu

        Michael Liu received his Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy Engineering from Northeastern University Shenyang, China, and his Master’s degree in Social Development from the University of Sussex, England. He is the Vice Director at the Consultation Center of AIDS Aid and Health Service and a Consultant at Northeast Transgender Support Network, non-profit organizations which advocate for LGBTI+ rights and HIV/AIDS support services in Asia and the Pacific. Mr. Liu is responsible for grant writing for fundraising, project coordination, and organizational strategic planning. He also conducts community-based research and leadership building training workshops for the LGBTI+ community. He has served on the advisory and management boards of several regional and international organizations and networks that aim to help the development and fundraising of non-profit organizations worldwide. During his fellowship year, Mr. Liu will study effective human rights advocacy methods, and public policy implementation. He hopes to work with local media organizations to understand the practice of LGBTI+ rights and media freedom in the United States.

          Sri
          Mulyani
          Indonesia
          2019-2020
          Area of Study: Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
          Sri Mulyani

          Ms. Sri Mulyani is a public officer at the National Board for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian migrant workers. She has 21 years of experience in the placement and protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers. Ms. Mulyani received her Bachelor of Social Sciences from Jenderal Soedirman University, and her Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Krisnadwipayana University. As Head of Program and Budgeting at the Bureau of Planning, she oversees planning and budgeting for regional offices in 23 provinces in Indonesia. During her fellowship year, Ms. Mulyani wants to plans to improve her skills in strategic management planning for public and nonprofit organizations, program evaluation in public policy, and program delivery for public or nonprofit organizations. After completion of the program, Ms. Mulyani intends to implement a plan to improve empowerment programs and provide better public services for Indonesian migrant workers.

            Milica
            Orlovic
            Kosovo
            2019-2020
            Area of Study: Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
            Milica Orlovic

            Milica Orlovic is an experienced project officer in the international development industry. She has worked with several UN agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In her previous roles she has worked with stakeholders to combat violence against women and ensure institutionalization of the gender equality agenda. Working for the International Civilian Office and the EU Special Representative Office in Kosovo, she was involved in the stabilization and democratization processes in post-conflict Kosovo. Moreover, during her work for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, Ms. Orlovic was directly involved in establishing peace, building institutions and supporting development as well as promoting democracy and human rights in general. Ms. Orlovic received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Pristina North Mitrovica, and a Master’s degree in European Studies from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. During her Humphrey year she plans to study the mechanisms and legislation on prevention of gender based violence and public policies promoting gender equality.

              Beyo Mbaiodji
              Yves
              Chad
              2019-2020
              Area of Study: Urban and Regional Planning
              Beyo Mbaiodji Yves

              Beyo Yves is an architect for Nickel Entreprise Sarl, where he is the head of the Department of Studies, Planning and Monitoring of Projects. Mr. Yves is also committed to improving his community, and works with non-profit organizations to provide housing for those in need.  One of his recent projects was working with a group of volunteer architects to design a rehabilitation center for homeless children. Mr. Yves received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria. He was awarded best presentation on ‘Glass and Ceramics Materials” during the UNESCO Conference in Technology and Education at AGH University of Science and Technology in 2015. Mr. Yves also received an Engineering Certificate in the field of Material Science in AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland in 2016. He would like to use his Humphrey year to learn more about urban planning and development in the United States, including innovations he can introduce to his field in Chad. He plans to learn skills and strategies to help address ubiquitous livability and inclusivity challenges in Chadian cities.

                Inbar
                Ben Menda
                Israel
                2018-2019
                Area of Study: Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                Inbar Ben Menda

                Inbar Ben Menda is a Senior Assistant to the Legal Adviser of the Israeli Civil Service Commission. She advises the commission on all legal matters ranging from constitutional, contractual, administrative, current and proposed employment law to provide advice and guidance, and influence policy development in the Civil Service Commission.  Ms. Ben Menda has dedicated her career working on Israeli labor laws and facilitating cross-governmental discussion to increase participation of underrepresented populations and persons with disabilities in the civil service. Ms. Ben Menda holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Hebrew University, Jerusalem and a Masters of Law from Bar Ilan University.  During her Fellowship year, she would like to explore existing models of workforce integration in the United States, with the goal of designing a model that she can apply to her home country context.

                  Lucy
                  Chivasa
                  Zimbabwe
                  2018-2019
                  Law and Human Rights
                  Lucy Chivasa

                  Lucy Chivasa holds a Bachelor’s in Law from the University of Zimbabwe and a Masters in Constitutional and Human Rights Law from Midlands State University in Gweru, Zimbabwe. She has worked to enhance youth empowerment and conflict resolution for many years. She started her career as a moderator for the Harare Youth Empowerment Program, which uses sustained dialogue as a form of conflict resolution. Ms. Chivasa currently works as a lawyer for the Legal Resources Foundation, one of the largest human rights NGOs in Zimbabwe, representing low income and juvenile criminal offenders in court to ensure that all people have access to representation and fair trials. She also facilitates workshops for judicial officers, police offices, traditional leaders, and elected officers to ensure compliance with donor contractual obligations. Ms. Chivasa hopes the Humphrey Fellowship program improves her knowledge of human rights advocacy, and provides her with additional tools to help her improve human rights in Zimbabwe.

                    Mubanga
                    Kalimamukwento
                    Zambia
                    2018-2019
                    Law and Human Rights
                    Mubanga Kalimamukwento

                    Mubanga Kalimamukwento is a criminal lawyer with over five years’ experience in criminal and civil litigation. She is a State Advocate at Zambia’s National Prosecution Authority, and holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Cavendish University, Zambia. Over the course of her career, Ms. Kalimamukwento has taken a keen interest in strengthening Zambia’s human rights record by facilitating workshops to train rural communities on the Anti-Gender Based Violence Act, and participating in her country’s process in the prerogative of mercy through the office of the Attorney General. In her current role, she has regular interaction with prisoners in Zambian prisons, a position that inspired her application to the Humphrey Fellowship and informed her proposal which focuses on the Mandela Principles on the Treatment of Prisoners. During her fellowship year, Ms. Kalimamukwento hopes to interact with industry professionals, and learn strategies to influence policy change and prison reform in Zambia.

                      Zintle
                      Koza
                      South Africa
                      2018-2019
                      Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                      Zintle Koza

                      Zintle Koza is an international relations practitioner with over 13 years in the South African civil service. She currently serves as the Director of International Organizations at the National Treasury. In this role, Ms. Koza is responsible for South Africa’s continued engagement with and participation in the World Economic Forum, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Before joining the National Treasury of South Africa, she served in the Foreign Service for 11 years and was responsible for portfolios that included the African Union and European Union. Ms. Koza holds a Bachelor's in Journalism and Political Studies from Rhodes University, and is currently completing a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Pretoria. During her fellowship year, she would like to focus on public sector leadership, with particular emphasis on global policy and its governance, strengthen her skills and knowledge to advance socio-economic transformation in South Africa.

                        Mariana
                        Machado
                        Brazil
                        2018-2019
                        Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                        Mariana Machado

                        Mariana Machado holds a Bachelor's in Law from the University of Brasilia, Brazil and has two postgraduate diplomas, one in economics and governmental management and the second in organizational management and innovation. She has dedicated much of her life to serving underprivileged groups, mainly by working to assure educational rights and literacy for adults. Ms. Machado currently serves as an alternate supervisor in the Department of Planning and Strategic Management at the Federal District State Court where she works with various units to align and help the Court achieve its goals. During her Fellowship year, she hopes to learn more about how to integrate gender-sensitive approaches to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the Brazilian Public Administration.

                          Mohamed
                          Naciri
                          Morocco
                          2018-2019
                          Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                          Mohamed Naciri

                          Mohamed Naciri is a Financial Judge at the Regional Court of Audit in Tangier, Morocco. In this role, he oversees the use of public funds, evaluates and provides analyses and recommendations for effective oversight for policy decisions made by public entities under the jurisdiction of the Regional Court of Accounts. Judge Naciri’s other roles have included serving as an Auditor at the Court of Accounts in Rabat and a Lecturer of Management in Oujda, Morocco. He holds a Master in Management, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Abdelmalek Essadi University, Tangier. During his fellowship year, Judge Naciri intends to broaden his knowledge of evaluation tools that can be used to assess the efficiency of government programs and activities.

                            Mir ‘Reza’
                            Ozgen
                            Pakistan
                            2018-2019
                            Urban and Regional Planning
                            Mir ‘Reza’ Ozgen

                            Reza Ozgen holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Bahria University in Islamabad, Pakistan and a Master’s in Business Administration and Management from the Institute Of Business Administration in Karachi, Pakistan. Mr. Ozgen began his career in the private sector, but transitioned to public service and is now an additional Political Agent in the Khyber Agency as a government representative for all development related to the Agency and its stakeholders. He is in charge of formulating and implementing the Annual Development Programme (ADP) alongside 16 other departments working on the plan. As a Humphrey Fellow, Mr. Ozgen plans to study urban and regional planning to address the challenges related to Pakistan’s rapidly growing urban population and improve the quality of life of its citizens.

                              Bimal
                              Poudel
                              Nepal
                              2018-2019
                              Law and Human Rights
                              Bimal Poudel

                              Bimal Poudel holds a bachelor’s degree in jurisprudence, constitutional law and criminal law from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He completed a masters degree in law from the same university in 2002. In 2006-07 he was awarded NUFFIC Scholarship to pursue master degrees in international business and trade law from Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As a Chevening scholar he earned LLM in international human rights law degree from the University of Essex, United Kingdom in 2011-12. Mr. Poudel is working as a Registrar of the High Court Patan, Nepal.  He also worked at the Supreme Court of Nepal, National Judicial Academy, various Courts of Appeal and Attorney General Office in various capacities for more than 15 years. He contributes on planning, implementing and monitoring judicial policies, conducting training, research and dedicated to enhancing access to justice for all and promoting the rule of law. During his Fellowship year, he would like to learn how American judicial system is able to tackle backlog of cases, foster rule of law and enforce judicial decisions. Moreover, he would also like to learn American working culture, build strong ties with American governmental and non-governmental institutions.

                                Arlind
                                Rama
                                Albania
                                2018-2019
                                Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                                Arlind Rama

                                Arlind Rama serves as Analyst/Advisor to the Prime Minister of Albania, where he is responsible for coordinating economic development policy to advance the President's economic priorities. Before joining the PM’s Cabinet, he worked as an Economist at the Research Department of the Bank of Albania, specializing in macroeconomic projections and economic modeling analysis. In 2011, he was elected Councilor and chaired the Finance Commission in the Municipality of Tirana, Area No. 7. Upon completing his term, Mr. Rama co-founded the Institute for Public Policy and Good Governance (IPPM) aimed at increasing transparency of public finances and promoting civic engagement in the policy-making process. He was awarded the Chevening scholarship by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and earned his Master of Science in Financial Economics from City University London. Mr. Rama is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Tirana where he also lectures. During his fellowship year, he would like to enhance his skills in public policy design and implementation, fiscal and monetary policy, financial markets, strategic investments, and public finances management.

                                  Anahita
                                  Saymidinova
                                  Tajikistan
                                  2018-2019
                                  Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                                  Anahita Saymidinova

                                  Anahita Saymidinova holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Russian-Tajik University in Dushanbe, and a Master’s in Politics and Security from OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Ms. Saymidinova is a member of the Political and Prosperity team at the British Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan where she works on Bilateral Project budgets. She also conducts analyses of political, security, economic, and social development in the region, and covers gender and cultural issues at the Embassy. Ms. Saymidinova acts as a liaison for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant stakeholders in the diplomatic community. During her Fellowship year, she plans to study urban planning and design in the United States so that she can apply these skills to the development of Dushanbe.

                                    Suonvisal
                                    Seth
                                    Cambodia
                                    2018-2019
                                    Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                                    Suonvisal Seth

                                    Suonvisal Seth is a Deputy Director of Research at the Cambodian Legislature. Mr. Seth’s work supports the Parliament in its governance and legislative oversight role through public policy research. He is also responsible for designing the strategic plan for Capacity Building Project, allowing him to lead and conduct personnel training for the research unit. Mr. Seth holds a Bachelor’s in English Communication from Norton University in Cambodia, a Bachelor’s in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from BELTEI International University, and Master’s in Management from the Pannasastra University of Cambodia and is a Chevening scholarship recipient. During his Fellowship year, Mr. Seth plans to learn more about public policy research support, and tools to prepare Members of Parliament to more effectively debate, defend and protect the public interest.

                                      Suilieti
                                      Sika
                                      Tonga
                                      2018-2019
                                      Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
                                      Suilieti Sika

                                      Siulieti Sika holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. Ms. Sika has over 10 years of experience working with the Tongan government, starting her career with the Tonga Office of the Auditor General, and then later moving to the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. She was formerly the Chief Economist where she was responsible for coordinating the preparation of the national budget estimates, and worked with several government ministries to improve strategic planning, governance, and monitoring of results. During her Fellowship year, she will focus on the effective evaluation of programs within the public sector, with an aim of resuming work with the government to improve fiscal policy formulation that better addresses the development needs of Tonga.

                                        Sarfraz Khan
                                        Virk
                                        Pakistan
                                        2018-2019
                                        Law and Human Rights
                                        Sarfraz Khan Virk

                                        Sarfraz Khan Virk received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in History from the Government College of Lahore. He also holds Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Punjab, and a Master’s in Human Rights from University College, London. Mr. Virk is currently enrolled in a Masters of International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford in England. He has over 13 years of experience with the National Police Bureau of Pakistan and is currently the head of the district police in Sheikjupura Lahore, Pakistan. Mr. Virk is in charge of 3,000 police officers and maintains law and order, investigates human rights violations, and monitors violence and crime in his district. He also promotes close connections with his community and works with local NGOs and civil society organizations to better serve and protect his district. As a Humphrey Fellow, Mr. Virk would like to focus on police training standards on issues such as torture, domestic violence, and addressing child abuse as a human rights issue.