Jesse Marks is the Senior Advocate for the Middle East at Refugees International. His work focuses on advancing the rights of displaced communities in conflict and ensuring humanitarian aid, access, and protection in war zones. He worked across the US, Middle East, Europe, and Asia, including roles with the US government, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the Stimson Center, where he focused on China’s role in Middle East crises. A former Fulbright and Schwarzman Scholar, Jesse holds graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and Tsinghua University.