Saúl Ulloa ’15

Overview

Fellowship Program Manager, Out in National Security
Washington, DC

• BA, International Studies, Vassar College
• MA, Arab Studies, Georgetown University

Saúl Ulloa (they/he) is a policy strategist and systems-builder working in humanitarian relief, crisis response, and global affairs. They help organizations make sense of complexity and respond when communities face emergencies. Saúl currently works as an independent consultant, supporting municipalities as they strengthen emergency management plans ahead of natural disasters and mass-casualty events. They also manage the Out Leaders and New Voices Fellowships at Out in National Security, where they oversee program operations and leadership development for emerging LGBTQ professionals in foreign policy and national security. Previously, Saúl spent three and a half years at the International Rescue Committee, most recently as a Global Policy Advisor. In that role, they led U.S. advocacy on humanitarian emergencies in Ukraine, Yemen, Venezuela, and Gaza. Their role included a secondment to Amman, Jordan, integrating advocacy into the Gaza response and supporting cross-departmental coordination amidst a rapidly evolving crisis. Earlier in their career, Saúl contributed to federal policy development on forced labor, migration, and food security as part of the Biden-Harris Transition Team.

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