Christian Penichet-Paul

As Assistant Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Christian Penichet-Paul supports the Forum’s policy efforts and advocacy on DACA and Dreamers, border security, and appropriations.

Before joining the Forum in his current role in 2023, he was the Director of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal and State Policy for the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. He launched the organization’s Higher Ed Immigration Portal initiative and its state policy work, which centered on in-state tuition and licensure equity. From 2016-2020, he served as the Forum’s Policy and Advocacy Manager. Originally from Georgetown, Texas, Christian holds a B.A. in History from Texas State University, and an M.A. in American Government from Georgetown University.