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https://blogs.icrc.org/app/uploads/sites/115/2026/04/C.Able-Thomas-RE-1.jpg1200720Before commencing with the ICRC in 2024, Ms. Able-Thomas served the U.S. Congress for almost 8 years in various capacities within the non-partisan legislative branch agency, Congressional Research Service (CRS). She advised and supported Members of Congress and Congressional staff in shaping U.S. engagement and foreign assistance in the areas of global health security, humanitarian...