Kat Cosgrove

Kat Cosgrove is an experienced professional in policy, advocacy, and national security, currently serving as a Senior Liaison Officer at UNRWA since February 2025. Prior to this role, Cosgrove was the Deputy Director of Policy and Advocacy at Freedom House for nearly a year. Significant experience within the U.S. House of Representatives spanned from May 2018 to March 2024, including titles such as Legislative Director and National Security Advisor for Representative Chrissy Houlahan. Earlier roles included positions with Human Rights First, where advocacy efforts and strategic research on national security were primary responsibilities, along with engagements at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and research roles at academic institutions. Cosgrove holds a Master of Arts in International Human Rights from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Colby College.