Refugee & Immigrant Economic Inclusion Expert; Executive Director at Families and Workers Fund; Author of "We Are Called to Rise"

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Jina Krause-Vilmar Biography

Jina Krause-Vilmar is an expert on refugee and immigrant economic inclusion, with more than 15 years of experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. An executive, author, and former advisor to the United Nations, Krause-Vilmar has advanced women's economic security in conflict zones and fragile states by conducting qualitative research and training within the humanitarian sector. Her work operates at the intersection of public policy, private sector engagement, and artificial intelligence innovation. She holds a master's degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics and a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin.

Krause-Vilmar launched the Near East Foundation's refugee portfolio in Jordan and Lebanon, advised the U.S. Department of State and USAID on Iraq and Syria response, initiated the One Refugee Response, and led women's empowerment initiatives. She has served as a consultant for the United Nations Development Program and co-chaired, alongside UN Women, an international network of agencies focused on advancing women and girls. Her previous roles include positions at the International Rescue Committee, Chemonics, and Women for Women International. Throughout her career, Krause-Vilmar has advised United Nations agencies, donor governments, and the U.S. government on investments supporting refugees' economic inclusion.

As president and CEO of Upwardly Global, Krause-Vilmar oversaw workforce operations in the United States and Poland. During her tenure, Upwardly Global assisted more than 25,000 immigrants in restarting their careers, contributing over $74 million annually to the economy. She serves as executive director of the Families and Workers Fund, a philanthropic coalition advancing inclusive economic growth and reducing poverty. Krause-Vilmar also advises VOICE and Kizuna, organizations supporting women and girls in crisis.

Krause-Vilmar is a published author whose book, "We Are Called to Rise: The Power of Refugee Women," is a national bestseller exploring the economic and social impact of refugee women. She has been interviewed on MSNBC, CNBC, the New York Times, the Huffington Post, and the Guardian, and her work has appeared in CNN and Time Magazine. Krause-Vilmar is an awardee of the Worthy 100 and Voice of New Era of Leaders.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2026.

Jina Krause-Vilmar Videos

Jina Krause-Vilmar, CEO of Upwardly Global

Jina Krause-Vilmar, CEO of Upwardly Global

You can support Upwardly Global by volunteering, donating, spreading the word of their good work and by hiring some of the refugees and immigrants...

The Power of Economic Inclusion with Jina Krause-Vilmar

The Power of Economic Inclusion with Jina Krause-Vilmar

What if the key to a thriving workforce and stronger communities lies in removing barriers that keep refugees from contributing to the full extent of...

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