deputy director, CIP; director
Email: abigail@ciponline.org
As deputy director, Abigail Poe oversees the day-to-day operations of CIP, manages external outreach and communications, and works with the executive director to develop and implement fundraising strategies for the organization. Poe also runs CIP's Latin America Security program, which monitors security and U.S. military assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean. She has worked at CIP since 2005 as both director of operations and special projects manager. She holds a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Policy from Bates College. Before coming to CIP, Poe spent two years in Quito, Ecuador, where she produced a news-commentary radio show, developed and managed an online, direct-to-consumer flower company and worked as a project developer for a local non-profit.
by Abigail Poe
Mar-01-2012 | Fact Sheet
On February 13, the Obama administration released its 2013 budget request to Congress, which includes its request for State Department and Foreign Operations assistance in FY2013. Here are a few things we observed in the new foreign assistance budget for Latin America and the Caribbean. ... Read More »
by Abigail Poe
Feb-01-2012 | Report
During 2011, researchers from CIP, WOLA, INDEPAZ and MINGA carried out a joint project to monitor the Colombian Government's National Territorial Consolidation Plan (PNCT). This new publication lays out our organizations' principal findings, concerns and recommendations following our research visits.... Read More »
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May-23-2011 | Letter
The Santos Administration must not only embrace the language of human rights, but also take effective action to guarantee the legitimate work of human rights defenders, essential for freedom of expression and a thriving democratic society... Read More »
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Jan-24-2011 | Press Releases
This week Colombian Vice President Angelino Garzón is visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss human rights and labor issues, as well as to advocate for passage of the Colombia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), U.S. Office on Colombia (USOC), and Center for International Policy (CIP) welcome the new Colombian administration’s tone... Read More »
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