Maryam Kiefer

Maryam Kiefer joins United Way of Greater Cleveland as Director of Public Policy, bringing nearly a decade of experience leading advocacy work, including promoting and proposing legislation, regulatory reforms and budgetary recommendations at the local, state, and federal levels. Maryam earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Middle East Studies from Fordham University and a master's degree in Social Work from Hunter College.

Companies

• Director, Public Policy United Way of Greater Cleveland (2020)
• Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Social Services Fordham University (2018)
• Associate Director of Policy and Public Advocacy The Coalition for Behavioral Health (2019 — 2020)
• NYC Regional Planning Consortium (RPC) Director New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2016 — 2019)
• NYC Regional Planning Consortium Coordinator/Acting Director New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2016 — 2016)
• Program Services Specialist, Outreach and Integration Services Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (2015 — 2016)
• Disaster Case Manager Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens (2013 — 2015)
• Social Work Intern, Women's Protection and Empowerment Technical Team International Rescue Committee (2014 — 2015)
• Social Work Intern Seafarers International House (2013 — 2014)