Natasha Hall has over 15 years of experience as a practitioner, government official, and analyst in civilian protection, refugees and humanitarian crises, governance, and the environment. She has interviewed hundreds of people fleeing persecution in over 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Southern Caucasus, and Europe. Her reports have spurred congressional hearings and high-level donor responses on Syria. As a director with Mayday Rescue, she led these responses, working with the White Helmets to reinforce critical civilian infrastructure and protect civilians from explosive weapons and other consequences of the war. She is a commentator and contributor for a number of media outlets and think tanks, including CNN, BBC, and MSNBC. She has written articles and in-depth analyses for the Washington Post, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report.