Debbie Sharnak has experience in the non-profit and governmental sectors. She continues to use her research and expertise on social movements, foreign policy, justice, and human rights to assist organizations, groups, and government representatives and agencies on pressing current issues. She has done historical consultancies, written think tank reports, conducted research, helped curate exhibits, and managed advocacy campaigns. Debbie remains committed to connecting her scholarship to relevant policy issues and current events.

➤ Analyst, Freedom House, New York, NY
(2014-Present)

➤ Country Specialist Southern Cone Co-Group, Amnesty International USA, New York, NY
(2014-Present)

➤ Consultant, Office of Cultural Heritage, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Department of State
(2025)

➤ Research Consultant, Centro Nacional de Memoria Histórica, Colombia
(2017)
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➤ Researcher and Digital Advertiser, Whole Whale, New York, NY
(2015-2017)

➤ Fulbright Scholar, Uruguay
(2014)

➤ Consultant, Public Action Research, New York, NY
(2013-2014)

➤ Project Manager, New Media Advocacy Project, New York, NY
(2013)

➤ Policy and Research LTE on Citizen Diplomacy Initiative, Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton’s Office, Madison, WI
(2010-2011)

➤ Board of Directors, Chairperson, Council for American Students in International Negotiations
(2008-2011)

➤ Research Coordinator, International Center for Transitional Justice, New York, NY
(2007-2009)

➤ Program Assistant, Global Justice Center, New York, NY
(2006)