 As part of the WFPG's mission to encourage and promote the next generation of leaders, the organization hosts numerous events in addition to our mentoring fairs to provide students and young professionals with the opportunity to meet with international affairs professionals to discuss career experiences and to learn first-hand what tools are needed to excel in their fields. Learn more about WFPG Mentoring.
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Mentor Minutes: Michele LynchOctober 31, 2023 | Virtual
On Oct 31, WFPG hosted its eighth installment of "Mentor Minutes," with Michele Lynch, Senior Policy Advisor at TMG.
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Career Pathways: ClimateOctober 26, 2023 | Virtual
On Oct 26, WFPG hosted its eighth "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursue careers in climate. Speakers included Jane Nakano, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Renata Koch Alvarenga, founder and director at EmpoderaClima.
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Career Pathways: JournalismSeptember 19, 2023 | Virtual
On Sept 19, WFPG hosted its seventh "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursuing careers in the journalism. Speakers included Senior Washington Correspondent at Bloomberg, Saleha Mohsin, National Security Reporter at The Washington Post, Ellen Nakashima, Deputy Editor at Foreign Policy, Jennifer Williams.
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Mentor Minutes: Andrea ThompsonSeptember 14, 2023 | Virtual
On Sept 14, WFPG hosted its seventh installment of "Mentor Minutes," with Andrea Thompson, Vice President for International Programs at Northrop Grumman.
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Mentor Minutes: Carmiel ArbitAugust 29, 2023 | Virtual
On Aug 29, WFPG hosted its sixth installment of "Mentor Minutes," with Carmiel Arbit, Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council.
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Career Pathways: Political RiskAugust 22, 2023 | Virtual
On Aug 22, WFPG hosted its sixth "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursuing careers in the political risk. Speakers included Director of China Corporate Affairs and US-China at the Eurasia Group, Anna Ashton, Associate Partner at Albright Stonebridge Group's Americas practice , Anya Prusa, Security Analyst with the World Bank Group, Brandy Svensson.
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Mentor Minutes: Dana LinnetJuly 27, 2023 | Virtual
On July 27, WFPG hosted its fifth installment of "Mentor Minutes," with Dana Linnet, President and CEO of the Summit Group D.C., former diplomat, and U.S. national security veteran.
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Career Pathways: International Affairs Graduate Programs in D.C.July 18, 2023 | Virtual
On July 18, WFPG hosted its fifth "Career Pathways" session with Representatives from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, American University’s School of International Service, and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
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Mentor Minutes: Maha Yaktin QuolJune 29, 2023 | Virtual
On June 29, WFPG hosted its fourth installment of "Mentor Minutes," with Maha Yaktin Quol, Senior Government Liaison with the United Nations Information Center in Washington D.C.
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Career Pathways: Foreign Service June 20, 2023 | Virtual
On June 20, WFPG hosted its fourth "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursuing careers in the Foreign Service. Speakers included Former U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Kathleen Doherty, Chief Strategy and Retreats Officer of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, Former U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Barbara Stephenson, inaugural Vice Provost for Global Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Foreign Service Officer, Katie Conti, currently serving her first tour at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Mentor Minutes: Bonnie CarrollMay 18, 2023 | Virtual
On May 18, WFPG hosted its third virtual event for its brand new mentoring initiative "Mentor Minutes," with Bonnie Carroll, founder of TAPS and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Career Pathways: IntelligenceMay 16, 2023 | Virtual
On May 16, WFPG hosted its third "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursuing careers in Intelligence. Speakers included Erinn Whitaker, Professor of the Practice in the Curriculum of Peace, War and Defense, UNC Chapel Hill; Mary Quinn, Specialist Leader for Deloitte; and Adrianne George, Founder of MyCyberExec.
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Mentor Minutes: Anita BottiApril 30, 2023 | Virtual
On April 30, On March 30th, WFPG hosted its second virtual event for its brand new mentoring initiative "Mentor Minutes," with Anita Botti, a member of the WFPG Board of Directors and former State Department, White House, and Peace Corps senior professional.
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Career Pathways: AI, Technology & Cybersecurity
April 18, 2023 | Virtual
On April 18, WFPG hosted its second "Career Pathways" session with professionals who shared their experiences that led them to pursue careers in AI, Technology, and Cybersecurity. Speakers included Lauren Bedula, Managing Director, Beacon Global Strategies; Ayan Islam, Director, Cyber Workforce, Office of the National Cyber Director; and Dr. Kathryn Neal, Senior Director, International Policy Microsoft.
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Mentor Minutes: Theresa LoarMarch 30, 2023 | Virtual
On March 30, WFPG hosted its first virtual event for its brand new mentoring initiative "Mentor Minutes," with Theresa Loar, a member of the WFPG Board of Directors and Lecturer at George Washington University.
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Career Pathways: United Nations
March 21, 2023 | Virtual
On March 21, WFPG hosted its first virtual event for its brand new mentoring initiative "Career Pathways," which focused on professionals and their experiences that led them to pursue careers in the United Nations. Speakers included Stefania Piffanelli, Director of the United Nations Information Center, Washington; Stefano Pettinato, Deputy Director of the United Nations Development Program Washington Representation Office; and April Pham, Senior Gender Advisor of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, New York.
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