HIAS' Washington office plays a crucial role in implementing the agency's refugee and immigrant protection agenda. This work involves both special concern for Jewish migrants, as well as application of Jewish values in the broader immigrant and refugee policy arena.

HIAS' Washington D.C. office educates and advocates HIAS' positions to Washington policy makers, focusing on Congressional leaders from the immigration, international affairs and appropriations committees, the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Security Council, the Domestic Policy Council, and other administrative offices. HIAS Washington D.C. also participates actively in Jewish and non-Jewish coalitions concerned with immigration and refugee affairs and related concerns to develop and implement advocacy strategies.

Contact Us

HIAS Washington D.C.
1775 K Street NW, Suite 320
Washington, DC 20006

Tel: (202) 212-6020
Fax: (202) 212-6001

Please use these phone numbers for inquiries related to legislative affairs only. For general HIAS inquiries, please call 212-967-4100. For immigration assistance, call 212-216-7697 or 800-HIAS-714.

Washington Staff

Mark Hetfield, Senior Vice President for Policy and Programs

Melanie Nezer, Senior Director

Stephanie Grosser, Assistant Director

Leah Bergen, Advocate (Refugees and Aslyum)

Liza Lieberman, DC Young Leaders Coordinator and Office Administrator

Lisa Sferrazza, Policy and Programs Coordinator