Amy Fischer is a Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), covering issues including immigration and criminal justice. Previously, Amy coordinated the Defund Hate Campaign for Detention Watch Network (where she had the opportunity to work closely with Bend the Arc) and served as Policy Director with RAICES. Amy grew up outside Nashville, Tennessee, has a bachelor’s from Brandeis University, and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Maryland. Amy’s introduction to the policy world came through community organizing with undocumented youth and people involved in the criminal legal system. She believes good policy should be grounded in the communities it impacts, with the goal of making our world a bit more just every day.