Drew Heckman

Drew Heckman is an experienced legal professional with a strong focus on immigrant rights and community mobilization. Currently serving as the Engagement Officer for Rainbow Railroad since February 2024, Drew previously held the position of Staff Attorney for the LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative at the National Immigrant Justice Center from September 2020 to January 2022, where responsibilities included representing clients in Immigration Court and engaging in strategic litigation and policy advocacy. Drew's extensive legal experience also includes roles as a Student Attorney at Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic, Ella Baker Summer Intern at the Center for Constitutional Rights, and various internships with organizations such as ACLU of Nebraska and MALDEF. Drew is an alum of Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School, holding a Juris Doctor and a Master in Public Policy.