Christina Asencio

Christina Asencio has a diverse work experience in the field of refugee protection and immigrant rights. Christina currently holds the position of Director of Research and Analysis, Refugee Protection at Human Rights First. Prior to this, they were a Staff Attorney at the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, where they represented detained asylum-seekers and migrants and acted as appointed counsel for individuals with serious mental health conditions. Christina has also worked with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in various roles including Head of Protection Unit in Brazil, Executive Assistant to the UNHCR Jordan Representative, and Associate Resettlement Officer. Additionally, they have worked with organizations such as Asylum Access Thailand, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Boston University School of Law Criminal Law Clinic, gaining experience in providing legal assistance to asylum-seekers and immigrants. Christina's work experience showcases their expertise in refugee protection, asylum law, and human rights advocacy.

Christina Asencio completed their Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, with a double major in Political Science and International Studies and a minor in Foreign Languages at the University of Miami from 2003 to 2007. Christina then attended Boston University School of Law from 2008 to 2011, where they obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree. In 2010, Christina also participated in a non-degree exchange program at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, focusing on International Law.

In terms of certifications, Christina Asencio is licensed to practice law by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Supreme Court of Florida, and the New York State Supreme Court. However, specific information regarding the months and years of these certifications is not available.