BUILD YOUR CAREER

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Annual DC Mentoring Fair
Co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center
February 6, 2019 | Washington, DC

Washington, DC—On February 6, 2019, the WFPG held its thirteenth DC Mentoring Fair at George Washington University. Over 170 students and young professionals attended the fair representing many different universities, including American, University of Maryland, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, New York University, and more! Participants were given the opportunity to speak with accomplished professionals in diverse fields, such as the foreign service, global health, international development, women’s empowerment, and corporate social responsibility. Many thanks to our mentors who volunteered their time to speak with students and young professionals! View Mentor Bios

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Rachel Brown of George Washington University's
Career Center welcomes participants

 

Global Health and International Development:
Erika Elvander of HHS

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Refugees and Humanitarian Assistance:
WFPG Board Member Dawn Calabia

 

USAID and International Development:
Paula Feeney of Cardno

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US Foreign Service:
Ambassador Kathleen Doherty

 

International Development & Education: Janine Branch
of FHI 360 and Fran Hardin RS3 USAID

 

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Security and Intelligence:
Melissa Miller of DHS

 

UN and International Organizations:
Stefania Piffanelli of UNIC

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Security and Intelligence:
Suzanne McGuire, Department of Defense

 

Empowering Women and Girls:
Noemie Hailu, Center for Civilians in Conflict

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US Foreign Service:
Ruth Kurzbauer, Retired FSO

 

International Development:
Simone Peloguin of the Impl. Project

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Human Rights:
Amy Chase of World Learning

 

Regional Security: Europe, NATO & Russia:
Veronique Dockendorf, Embassy of
Luxembourg, and Stanley Kober

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Media, Journalism, and Communications:
Donna Constantinople of KMA Communications
and consultant Kathryn Gest

 

UN and International Organizations:
Will Davis of OECD

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Public Diplomacy & Diplomatic Service:
Jennifer Noisette, Department of State
Andreas Sandre, Embassy of Italy

 

Empowering Women and Girls:
Gretchen Bloom, WFP Alumni Network

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Regional Focus: MENA
Marleine Davis, Motorola Solutions

 

Conflict, Peacebuilding, and Governance:
Kaylin Nickol of Nickol Global Solutions

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US Foreign Service:
Diane Kohn, Department of State

 

Corporate Social Responsibility:
Jordyn Arndt, Department of State

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Regional Security: Europe, NATO, and Russia

 

 Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance:
Christina Parisi, Citizenship and Immigration Services