I am a dedicated human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience living and working across Europe. My work primarily focuses on supporting marginalized communities, particularly Romani people and survivors of forced sterilization, through advocacy, translation, and research. I have contributed extensively to projects promoting justice, equality, and redress for victims of human rights abuses. With a strong background in linguistics and intercultural communication, I enjoy collaborating with diverse civil society organizations and international institutions. My passion lies in empowering underrepresented voices and working towards meaningful social change through research, advocacy, and informed dialogue.

Gwendolyn Albert

I am a dedicated human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience living and working across Europe. My work primarily focuses on supporting marginalized communities, particularly Romani people and survivors of forced sterilization, through advocacy, translation, and research. I have contributed extensively to projects promoting justice, equality, and redress for victims of human rights abuses. With a strong background in linguistics and intercultural communication, I enjoy collaborating with diverse civil society organizations and international institutions. My passion lies in empowering underrepresented voices and working towards meaningful social change through research, advocacy, and informed dialogue.

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I am a dedicated human rights advocate with over 30 years of experience living and working across Europe. My work primarily focuses on supporting marginalized communities, particularly Romani people and survivors of forced sterilization, through advocacy, translation, and research. I have contributed extensively to projects promoting justice, equality, and redress for victims of human rights abuses.

With a strong background in linguistics and intercultural communication, I enjoy collaborating with diverse civil society organizations and international institutions. My passion lies in empowering underrepresented voices and working towards meaningful social change through research, advocacy, and informed dialogue.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Czech
Advanced
French
Beginner
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Coordinator at ROMEA, o.p.s
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated a project to ensure survivors of forced sterilization were aware that the Czech compensation law expires in 2024. Created an online archive of anonymized applications for compensation and responses from the Czech Health Ministry, scripted explanatory videos, and advocated for improvement of the compensation process alongside other civil society partners.
Translator (Czech to English) at ROMEA, o.p.s
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provided translation services for content on the news portal Romea.cz since 2010, facilitating communication and awareness on issues affecting the Romani community.
Program Director at American Institute for Foreign Study
December 31, 2002 - July 18, 2025
Managed a study abroad program for US university students attending the University of Economics in Prague, overseeing semester-long, summer, and year-long student stays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of California at Berkeley
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989

Qualifications

Certificate of Completion, Human Rights and Forced Displacement
July 1, 2000 - July 14, 2000

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Government, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

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