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RANDY
CZARLINSKY
Region Director , American Jewish Committee ( AJC ) Houston
By Katia Hadjiyska iF Magazine Contributing Reporter / EnCourage Group Companies President
Katia : Tell us about yourself and walk us through your background .
Czarlinsky : I came to Texas in 1991 . My background is in Political Science and Journalism . Luckily , I have been fortunate to work in the public affairs arena .
Katia : What you do you do professionally ?
Czarlinsky : I work for the American Jewish Committee , which is the oldest human relations organization in the United States .
Katia : Tell us more about the American Jewish Committee ( AJC ), its mission , intended impact , and the vehicles it uses to create change .
Czarlinsky : Today the American 46 iF Magazine | March 2017
Jewish Community is heavily focused on the international arena — on global Jewish advocacy . While global has an international connotation to it , it goes from local , to national , to international . Our agenda heavily encompasses Israel and its place in the world . We also focus on global anti- Semitism , immigration-related issues , bridge-building with Houston ’ s faith and ethnic communities , whether it is with the Muslim , Latino , or Asian communities . With these issues , we advocate to members of the third largest Consular Corps in America and to Members of Congress .
For more than a century , AJC has been the leading global Jewish advocacy organization . With offices across the United States and around the globe , and partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide , AJC works to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and to advance human rights and democratic values for all .
Global Diplomacy Through high-level diplomatic meetings that leverage long-standing relationships , AJC gains the support of global decision-makers on our critical issues .
Legislative Advocacy Through local , regional , and national advocacy with Members of Congress , AJC promotes domestic policies and legislation that supports our global agenda .
Interreligious and Intergroup Coalition Building Through establishing important local and global alliances among diverse ethnic and religious groups , AJC