reViviana Agnew is a Program Associate at Strategy for Humanity. She is pursuing a B.A. in International Studies and Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with a focus on human rights, criminal justice reform, and global security. She is a dedicated advocate committed to advancing the rights, autonomy, and fair treatment of individuals in marginalized communities through both her academic work and community involvement.
Her professional and research interests span both international and domestic issues, ranging from gender-based violence and refugee protection, to criminal law and a just society. Her honors thesis explored the experiences of refugee women in South Sudan and the specific challenges they face, as well as their recommendations for shaping a more equitable and effective humanitarian system.
Closer to home, Viviana serves as Vice President of Outreach for Students Against Mass Incarceration in Madison, Wisconsin. In this capacity, she leads community outreach initiatives and builds strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, faculty, and community leaders to support justice-impacted individuals. Previously, Viviana supported women entering the workforce at Dress for Success in Indianapolis, Indiana, helping expand access to economic opportunity.
At Strategy for Humanity, Viviana brings her strong commitment to human rights and advocacy. Her contributions include research, writing, website management, and engagement with with civil society organizations and private foundations. As a representative of Strategy for Humanity, Viviana participates in strategy workshops and webinar meetings alongside partners from around the world, engages in coalition work to shape joint priorities, and continues to expand her knowledge on myriad issues ranging from women, peace and security to nuclear policy, and from youth leadership to humanitarian system reform. Ultimately, Viviana is committed to advancing rights-based approaches to complex global challenges.
Her professional and research interests span both international and domestic issues, ranging from gender-based violence and refugee protection, to criminal law and a just society. Her honors thesis explored the experiences of refugee women in South Sudan and the specific challenges they face, as well as their recommendations for shaping a more equitable and effective humanitarian system.
Closer to home, Viviana serves as Vice President of Outreach for Students Against Mass Incarceration in Madison, Wisconsin. In this capacity, she leads community outreach initiatives and builds strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, faculty, and community leaders to support justice-impacted individuals. Previously, Viviana supported women entering the workforce at Dress for Success in Indianapolis, Indiana, helping expand access to economic opportunity.
At Strategy for Humanity, Viviana brings her strong commitment to human rights and advocacy. Her contributions include research, writing, website management, and engagement with with civil society organizations and private foundations. As a representative of Strategy for Humanity, Viviana participates in strategy workshops and webinar meetings alongside partners from around the world, engages in coalition work to shape joint priorities, and continues to expand her knowledge on myriad issues ranging from women, peace and security to nuclear policy, and from youth leadership to humanitarian system reform. Ultimately, Viviana is committed to advancing rights-based approaches to complex global challenges.
