 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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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, pecialist Leader for Deloitte; and Adrianne George, Founder of MyCyberExec.
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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 pursuing 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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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," that focused on professionals and their experiences that led them to pursuing 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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