Mentoring Events Archive

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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2018 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum November 16, 2018 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Tessa Valk Mayerick of UNHCR, Suzanne McGuire of the American Red Cross, Carine Umuhumuza of Devex, and Jennifer Schaming-Ronan of the Department of State.
	Taking the Next Step to Leadership: Advancing Your Career in International Security August 8, 2018 \| Washington, DC WFPG and WIIS co-sponsored an interactive mentoring program for mid-career and young professionals with mentors: Alyssa Ayres, Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Anne Knight, Karen Monaghan, Nitza Sola-Rotger, Tamara Cofman Wittes, and Laura Kupe
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 21, 2018 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring roundtable event co-sponsored with NYU Wasserman Career Center and NYU Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 7, 2018 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring roundtable event co-sponsored with the George Washington University Career Center

2017 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum November 17, 2017 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Izza Leghtas of Refugees International, Deborah Saidy of the World Food Program-USA, and Consultant and WFPG Board Member Anita Botti.
	Careers in Gender, Development, and Human Rights August 3, 2017 \| Washington, DC Kat Fotovat, The Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues Vasu Mohan, IFES Christina Schultz, Chemonics Stephenie Foster, Smash Strategies (Moderator)
	Senior Job Opportunities in United Nations Peace Operations June 12, 2017 \| Washington, DC Kristina Koch, The UN Department of Field Support Co-sponsored by Women In International Security and UN Peace Operations Moderated by WFPG President Patricia Ellis
	Encouraging Women's Leadership in Foreign Service March 1, 2017 \| Washington, DC A Discussion with Women Deputy Chiefs of Mission Hosted by Deputy Chief of Mission of Australia Caroline Millar
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 23, 2017 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 1, 2017 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2016 EVENTS

	Pathways and Opportunities in Gender, Diplomacy and Development October 18, 2016 \| Washington, DC Candace Bates, Career Foreign Service Jennifer Hawkins, USAID, Democracy, Conflict & Humanitarian Assistance Lauren Supina, Strategist Stephenie Foster, Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (Moderator)
	Where Do You Start? Careers in International Affairs August 11, 2016 \| Washington, DC Dawn Calabia, Consultant Sandra Pepera, National Democratic Institute Ambassador Linda Jewell, Foreign Service, Retired Andi Gitow, UN Information Center, Washington, DC
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 25, 2016 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 3, 2016 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2015 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum November 13, 2015 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Ambassador Barbara Bodine of Georgetown University, Mariam Mansury of the Institute for Inclusive Security, Tessa Valk Mayerick of UNHCR, and Sandra Pepera of NDI.
	Where Do You Start? Careers in International Affairs August 10, 2015 \| Washington, DC Angie Bryan, Senior Foreign Service Officer Mariam Mansury, Institute for Inclusive Security Stefania Piffanelli, United Nations Information Center (UNIC)
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 26, 2015 \| New York, NY Co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 4, 2015 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2014 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum December 5, 2014 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Lauren Dickey of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dara McLeod of Refugees International, Joan Perkins of the US Foreign Service, and Stefania Piffanelli of the United Nations Information Center.
	Where Do You Start? Careers in International Affairs August 8, 2014 \| Washington, DC Dawn Calabia, Consultant Ambassador Linda Jewell, International Student Exchange Programs Stefania Piffanelli, United Nations Information Center (UNIC)
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 19, 2014 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 5, 2014 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2013 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum December 6, 2013 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Ambassador Barbara Stephenson of the Foreign Service Institute, Stephenie Foster of the Department of State, Dara McLeod of Refugees International, and Will Davis of UNDP.
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 20, 2013 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 6, 2013 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2012 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum December 7, 2012 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kathleen Doherty, Shari Bryan of NDI, Sarah Craven of the United Nations Population Fund, and Cindy Dyer of Vital Voices.
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 22, 2012 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 6, 2012 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2011 EVENTS

	NGO, Non-Profit and Government Career Forum December 3, 2011 \| Washington, DC An annual career fair and panel discussion. This year's panelists included: Dawn Calabia, Consultant; Paolo Galli, UNDP; Andrea Koppel, Mercy Corps; and Deborah McCarthy, Department of State.
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair March 3, 2011 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 2, 2011 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center

2010 EVENTS

	Annual DC Mentoring Fair March 9, 2010 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with The George Washington University Career Center
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 24, 2010 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service

2009 EVENTS

	Women Lead the Way October 5, 2009 \| Washington, DC Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to Leadership and Changing the World Hon. Linda Tarr-Whelan, Author, Demos Distinguished Senior Fellow, and Former Ambassador to the UN Commission on the Status of Women
	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 25, 2009 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair February 3, 2009 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with Women in International Security (WIIS) and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service Career Development Center.

2008 EVENTS

	Annual NY Mentoring Fair February 27, 2008 \| New York, NY WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with New York University's Wasserman Career Center and New York University's Wagner School of Public Service
	Annual DC Mentoring Fair January 28, 2008 \| Washington, DC WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with Women in International Security (WIIS) and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service Career Development Center.

2007 EVENTS

Annual NY Mentoring Fair
March 1, 2007 | New York, NY
WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with Columbia University Center for Career Education

Annual DC Mentoring Fair
February 5, 2007 | Washington, DC
WFPG's annual mentoring event, co-sponsored with Women in International Security (WIIS) and Georgetown's School of Foreign Service Career Development Center.

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