American Senior Fellows Association
Charter
The American Senior Fellows Association is a membership organization of Humanity in Action (“HIA”) alumni with strong ties to the United States . Its purpose is:
1) To provide educational, professional, and other opportunities for American Senior Fellows;
2) To strengthen the relationships among HIA Senior Fellows of all generations, from all programs and countries;
3) To support HIA’s mission of developing young leaders and involving them in the study of and promotion of human rights.
The Association aims to foster a community that is informed about, engaged in, and committed to advancing human rights. For more information, please refer to the full charter (PDF version)
Regional Associations
The American Senior Fellows Association supports regional clusters of Fellows throughout the United States . These informal associations organize events and lectures, share professional resources, assist in recruitment, and engage in other activities. To participate or to start planning activities in your region, please email Vice President Eddie Cohen eddiecohen@live.com.
Members
The American Senior Fellow Association is open to Humanity in Action Senior Fellows and to European Senior Fellows living in the United States. For more information, please email asfa@humanityinaction.org
Officers
David G. Mandel-Anthony – President
Eddie Cohen – Vice President
Billy Blaustein – Campus Outreach Co-Chair
Reny Diaz – Communications Coordinator
Rocio Digon – Social Events Chair
Heather Lord – Special Liaison to the Board
Jonathan Miner – European Liaison
Zach Neumann – Fundraising Chair
Stephen Reed – Campus Outreach Co-Chair
Ryan Richards – Secretary Treasurer
Michelle Rosenthal – Co-Chair Professional Development
Kan Yan – Co-Chair Professional Development
Action Project Grants
The purpose of the HIA-ASFA grant funding project is to help fund the Action Plan funding requests of HIA Fellows and the Independent Senior Project funding requests of Senior Fellows. These projects aim to further the awareness of human rights issues in the communities of HIA Fellows and Senior Fellows, and in so doing, seek to continue the examination of minority rights that is foundational to the mission of Humanity in Action. Grants range in size. To obtain a grant, applicants should submit a brief grant proposal that includes the following:
- Brief description of the intended project, including how the project seeks to further the mission of Humanity in Action;
- Estimated total cost of project, with expenses itemized;
- Potential or actual additional sources of funding;
Funding requests should be submitted via email to the ASFA Professional Development Committee Chairs, Kan Yan and Michelle Rosenthal— kanyanster@gmail.com and michelle.rosenthal@gmail.com. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date of the project.
Funding requests will be evaluated in light of the statement of objectives outlined above, and in consideration of the amount of funds available and the aim of funding as many fellows' projects as possible. Funding requests will partly be evaluated on documentation of work in progress, a head shot of the Fellow for a news release, and a ready-to-publish story for our website and newsletter. The Committee will promptly review the funding request and respond to the applicant within two weeks.
Contact ASFA
For general questions, please contact: asfa@humanityinaction.org