Carol Pier

Carol Pier has a strong background in international labor rights and global programs. Carol has held various positions in organizations such as the American Institutes for Research, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, and the U.S. Department of Labor. In their most recent role as Managing Director, International Labor at the American Institutes for Research, they led and facilitated the growth of the organization's international labor practice, including proposal development and project implementation. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Workers' Rights and Global Programs at the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, where they oversaw project implementation and product development related to workers' rights and other global concerns. Carol also held prominent positions at the U.S. Department of Labor, including Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs. Additionally, they have taught seminars on international workers' rights at American University Washington College of Law and worked as a Labor Rights and Trade Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch. Carol's expertise in international labor and their experience in project management make their a valuable asset in this field.

Carol Pier obtained a Bachelor's degree in Government and Spanish, with a concentration in Latin American Studies, from the University of Notre Dame. Carol pursued further education at Harvard Law School, where they earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree.