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BUILD YOUR CAREER
Annual DC Mentoring Fair
Co-sponsored with the George Washington University Career Center
February 7, 2018 | Washington, DC
Washington, DC—On February 7, 2018, the WFPG held its annual DC Mentoring Fair at George Washington University. This marks the 13th year the WFPG has hosted a mentoring fair in Washington, DC, and the 9th year that GW co-hosted. Over 140 students and young professionals attended the fair representing several universities including George Washington, Georgetown, UNC Chapel Hill, George Mason, UMD, and Johns Hopkins. The fair gave participants an opportunity to speak with accomplished professionals in fields such as the diplomatic service, international business, international law, social innovation, international development, and international organizations. Many thanks to our mentors who volunteered their time to speak with students and young professionals!
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WFPG Executive Director Kim Kahnhauser Freeman
welcomes participants
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US Foreign Service:
Ruth Kurzbauer, Department of State
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International Law:
Andrea Ewart, DevelopTradeLaw
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International Business & CSR: Allison Ford,
United Technologies, WFPG Board of Directors
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Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs:
Andreas Sandre, Embassy of Italy
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Empowering Women and Girls:
Jin In, 4Girls GLocal Leadership
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US Foreign Service:
Eric Lief, Georgetown University
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Regional Security: Europe & NATO:
Ellen Wasylina, Transatlantic Global Advisory
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Empowering Women and Girls:
Hanane Zelouani Idrissi, NED
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International Development: Julie Niemczura,
Medical Care Development International
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International Security & Defense:
Anne Knight, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense
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Regional Focus: Russia & China:
Jeannette Chu, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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International Law:
Kim Phan, International Law Institute
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UN & International Organizations:
Deborah Saidy, World Food Program USA
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International Development:
Kate Howard, Seewald Consulting
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Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs:
Kathryn Gest, Gest Consulting
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US Foreign Service:
Krystle Norman, Department of State
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Human Rights and Democracy:
Luciana Debenedetti, Chemonics International
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Social Innovation and Technology:
Margo Jacobs, Grameen Foundation
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International Law:
Colonel Cornelia Weiss, US Air Force
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USAID and International Development:
Gretchen Bloom, WFP Alumni Network
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US Government:
Rachel MacKnight, Sycamore Strategies
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Global Health:
Ellen Eiseman, Chemonics International
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International Development: Lauren Farello,
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
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