By Karen List
Bryan Bowman, class of 2018, is a fellow for Middle East Policy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), which lobbies Congress and the administration to advance peace, justice, opportunity and environmental stewardship. He assists lobbying and advocacy efforts aimed at advancing a more progressive U.S. foreign policy by writing op-eds and blog posts, drafting and presenting policy recommendations to Congressional offices and coordinating advocacy efforts with coalition partners.
Prior to joining FCNL in August 2020, Bryan served as a reporter and editor at the Globe Post, an international news publication based in Washington, D.C.
Links to his work include his most recent op-ed, “Biden Must Save the Iran Nuclear Deal Before It’s Too Late,” published in Defense One and his most recent update for FCNL’s site: “Biden’s Yemen Announcement Is a Huge Win for Peace.” His bio and links to other work are here: https://www.fcnl.org/people/bryan-bowman
"As a journalist, I reported on many of the issues that I now work on for FCNL. The policy knowledge I gained and the relationships I made as a reporter have served me very well in my new position. The writing, research, and communications skills I developed as a UMass Journalism student are highly valued by my organization. Honing these skills will make you a competitive candidate and an invaluable employee in whatever field you decide to pursue after UMass."