James Atem

Refugee Advisor, Welcome Corps on Campus

James Atem serves as a Refugee Advisor at the Welcome Corps on Campus, bringing six years of expertise in  humanitarian efforts, higher education, resettlement, and the protection of civilians. His professional journey includes  roles such as Tertiary Connected Learning Coordinator with the UNHCR in Kenya, Lecturer at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kenya, and most recently, a Progamme Management Intern at the UN Office of Counter Terrorism. Additionally, he actively contributes as a guest speaker on the Protection of Civilians for UNMISS within the Department of Peace Operations. James holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of International Affairs at Columbia University.