Washington, DC—On February 6, 2013, the WFPG held its annual DC Mentoring Fair at George Washington University. This marks the eighth year the WFPG has hosted a mentoring fair in Washington, DC, and the fourth year that we were hosted by GW. Over 175 students and young professionals attended the fair representing several universities including George Washington, Georgetown, American, George Mason, UMD, Johns Hopkins, Catholic, VCU, and Mary Washington. The Fair gave participants an opportunity to speak with accomplished professionals in such fields as the Department of State, international business, think tanks, international development, and the UN. Learn more about WFPG mentoring activities

Over 175 students gathered in the Marvin Center at The George Washington University		Foreign Policy & Women's Leadership: Ambassador Marina Kaljurand of the Embassy of Estonia
Marva Gumbs Jennings of Career Services at GWU and WFPG President Patricia Ellis make opening remarks		Refugees & Humanitarian Assistance: WFPG Board Member and Mentor Dawn Calabia
National Security & Defense: Commander Wendy Snyder of the US Navy		Public Diplomacy & Public Relations: WFPG Board Member and Mentor Donna Constantinople
US Foreign Service: Emily Harter Ball of the Department of State		United Nations: Rodney Bent, director of the UN Information Center in DC
International Business & Government Relations: Shannon Herzfeld, Kay Larcom, and Rita Trehan		Journalism & Media: Gopaul Ratnam of Bloomberg News

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