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This year, over 500 Professional Fellows from 48 countries and territories will participate in Professional Fellows Congresses. The events will take place June 2-5 and November 10-13 in Washington, DC. The Congresses mark the completion of 5-6 week professional fellowships undertaken by each Fellow. The 3-day conference, Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One, will include keynote and panel discussions with national thought leaders, as well as professional training designed to support further development of projects aimed at furthering civic engagement and civil society in the Fellows’ home countries. The Professional Fellows Program and Congresses are made possible through generous grants from and partnership with the US State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is implemented by 14 NGO grantee organizations across the US.
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Making it Matter:Changing the World One by One
Professional Fellows Congress • November 10-12, 2015
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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel 415 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington, DCPhone 202-638-1616
Woolly Mammoth Theater641 S Street NWWashington, DCPhone 202-393-3939
PFC ORGANIZER – ACYPL STAFF
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PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS STAFF
American Council of Young Political Leaders Elliot Bell-KrasnerCell [email protected]
American Councils for International EducationLeysan DickensonCell [email protected]
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Hands Along the NileLaura CarrollCell [email protected]
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International Center for JournalistsCassandra Balfour Cell [email protected]
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International City-County Management AssociationNoa GuttermanCell [email protected]
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Luke OwsleyCell [email protected]
Institute for Training and Development Mark ProttiCell [email protected]
Legacy InternationalMike DuVall Cell [email protected]
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National Committee on US-China RelationsMargot LandmanCell [email protected]
Smith CollegeAutumn BenedettiCell [email protected]
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University of MontanaDeena MansourCell [email protected]
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University of OklahomaElanie SteynCell [email protected]
WorldChicagoPeggy ParfenoffCell [email protected]
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World LearningAmanda BischopingCell [email protected]
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Important Contact Information 1
Professional Fellows Congress Schedule of Events 3
Professional Fellows Congress Guest Speakers 6
Professional Fellows Congress Workshop Facilitators 14
Fall 2015 Professional Fellows 16
Fall 2015 Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Award Winners 40
United States Department of State Information 42
Professional Fellows Program Information 43
Fall 2015 Professional Fellows by the Numbers 45
2010-2015 Professional Fellows by the Numbers 46
2015 Professional Fellows Partner Organizations 47
Maps 48
Nearby Places to Eat 50
NOTES 51
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
M O N D A Y , N O V E M B E R 9PM Fellows arrival Liaison Hotel 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Transportation to hotel arranged by PFP Partner Organizations
2-7PM Congress Registration Liaison Hotel • Room: Pre-reception
Area (behind lobby and elevators)
5-7PM Optional Video Project Workshop FACILITATOR: Casey Bruce Communications Manager, ACYPL
• Room: The Hub
Free Time and Dinner on your own
T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 0Business Casual Attire
7AM Breakfast Liaison Hotel • Room: Metropolitan
8:30AM Depart Liaison Hotel lobby for walk or shuttle bus to Woolly Mammoth Theatre
641 D Street, NW
9AM Welcome Remarks Kit Norland Chief, Professional Fellows Division, Office of Citizen
Exchanges - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
Bruce Armstrong Director, Office of Citizen Exchanges – Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
9:20AM Congress Expectations Linda Rotunno CEO, American Council of Young Political Leaders
Adam Meier Program Officer, Professional Fellows Division, Office of
Citizen Exchanges - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
9:30AM Keynote American Politics: A Journalist’s
Perspective Reid Wilson Congress Editor and Chief Political Correspondent, Morning
Consult
Following Reid Wilson’s remarks, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
10:30AM Break
11AM Roundtable Discussion Leading Change: From Communities to
the World
Panelists will share opportunities and challenges related to pursuing sound business goals that also benefit the needs of communities followed by an hour of moderated questions and answers.
MODERATOR: Dawn Huckelbridge Managing Director, Young Elected Officials Network
PRESENTER: Mike Curtin CEO, DC Central Kitchen
PRESENTER: Erin Schrode Co-Founder, Turning Green
PRESENTER: John Burchett Director, Public Policy - US State and Local, Latin America
and Canada, Google
12:30PM Lunch
1:30PM Leading Change Workshop Introduction of Post-Congress Online
Learning Module
PRESENTER: Deidre Combs Founder of Combs + Company and Leadership Instructor,
Teachers College Columbia University and Montana State University
2:30PM Walk or shuttle bus to Liaison Hotel Fellows will be divided by PFP Theme into 20 small groups for facilitated dialogues about fellowship experiences, online learning modules, and follow-on project plans.
SEE BACK OF NAME TAG FOR GROUP A-V ASSIGNMENT
3-5:30PM Facilitated Dialogues FACILITATORS: Professional Fellows Grantee
Organization representatives
4-4:30PM Break
5:30-7PM Optional Video Project Workshop
FACILITATOR: Casey Bruce • Room: The Hub
Free Time and Dinner on your own
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W E D N E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 11Business Casual Attire
7AM Breakfast Liaison Hotel • Room: Metropolitan 8:15AM Depart Liaison Hotel lobby for walk or
shuttle bus to Woolly Mammoth Theatre
8:45AM Announcements and Updates Adam Meier
9AM Discussion Empowering Women and Girls, Strengthening Nations
Panelists will address issues facing women and girls globally and, when empowered, the positive impact women have on their communities followed by 30 minutes of moderated questions and answers.
MODERATOR: Michelle Bekkering Director, Governance, International Republican Institute
PRESENTER: Tolu Olubunmi Social Entrepreneur and Member, World Economic Forum
Global Agenda Council on Migration
PRESENTER: Piper Stege Nelson Corporate Development Director, Let Girls Learn,
Peace Corps
10AM Break
10:30AM Discussion Professional Fellows Perspectives:
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Distinguished alumni will share personal insights and perspectives on opportuni-ties and challenges in maximizing the Professional Fellows’ experience.
MODERATOR: Rima Kawas Deputy Director for Governance, International Republican
Institute and Spring 2015 PFP American Alumna
PRESENTER: Ken Chartrand PFP American Alumnus, Greenfield, Massachusetts
PRESENTER: Josh Slotnick PFP American Alumnus, Missoula, Montana
PRESENTER: Andrey Tikhonov PFP International Alumnus, Arkhangelsk, Russia
PRESENTER: Darin Zeidan Hussein PFP International Alumna, Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
12PM PFP Alumni Networking Lunch
1PM Walk or shuttle bus to Liaison Hotel
Fellows will be divided into 3 groups for facilitated pitch preparation workshops. • SEE BACK OF NAME TAG FOR GROUP BLUE, ORANGE OR GREEN ASSIGNMENT
Following the workshop, fellows will have the oppor-tunity to present 2-minute pitches with feedback from trainers, fellows, and professional peers.
1:30-3PM Workshop Topic: Perfecting Your Pitch
ORANGE Group • Room: Metropolitan Center
FACILITATOR: Danny Gaynor Director of Policy Development, Martin O’Malley for President
BLUE Group • Room: Metropolitan East FACILITATOR: Caitlin Howarth
Leadership Development Director, Truman Project-Center for National Policy
GREEN Group • Room: Metropolitan West FACILITATOR: Brandon Fureigh Chief Strategy Officer, Truman Project-Center for National Policy
3PM Break
Fellows will be divided into15 small groups for pitch sessions.
SEE BACK OF NAME TAG FOR GROUP 1-15 ASSIGNMENT
3:30-5:30PM Pitch Presentations and Feedback
Group 1 – Room: Bond FACILITATOR: Bishop Garrison
Group 2 – Room: Connect FACILITATOR: Sarita Vanka
Group 3 – Room: Unite FACILITATOR: Joseph Simons
Group 4 – Room: The Hill FACILITATOR: Erica Kaster
Group 5 – Room: The Hub FACILITATOR: Joseph Jones
Group 6 – Room: The Grid FACILITATOR: Frank Spring
Group 7 – Room: Metro Center FACILITATOR: Danny Gaynor
Group 8 – Room: Metro West FACILITATOR: Brandon Fureigh
Group 9 – Room: Metro East FACILITATOR: Caitlin Howarth
Group 10 – Room: Metro Center FACILITATOR: Deanne Titus
Group 11 – Room: The Hill FACILITATOR: Carolyn McGourty
Group 12 – Room: Metro Center FACILITATOR: Kevin Walling
Group 13 – Room: Metro East FACILITATOR: Josh Weinberg
Group 14 – Room: Metro West FACILITATOR: Xander Meise
Group 15 – Room: Metro Center FACILITATOR: Sarah Arkin
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DINNERBusiness or National Dress Attire
6:30PM Depart Liaison Hotel lobby by bus for Long View Gallery
7PM Dinner hosted by IGT Corporation Long View Gallery 1234 9th Street, NW
Welcome Remarks Donald Sweitzer Chairman and Senior Public Affairs Advisor, IGT
Corporation
9:30PM Depart by bus for Liaison Hotel
T H U R S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 2Business Casual Attire
6:45AM Breakfast Liaison Hotel • Room: Metropolitan Room
PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN TO WEAR YOUR CONGRESS NAME TAG • PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN TO BRING YOUR PASSPORT • ONLY PHONES, SMALL CAMERAS AND SMALL BAGS ARE PERMITTED.
7:30AM Depart Liaison Hotel lobby for bus to US Department of State
Loy Henderson Auditorium
8:15AM Arrive US Department of State 23rd Street, NW entrance
9AM Professional Fellows Alumni Resources
PRESENTER: Suzanne Weinerman Deputy Director, Office of Alumni Affairs - Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
Social Media and Personal Branding
PRESENTER: Carmelia Macfoy Program Officer, Professional Fellows Division, Office of
Citizen Exchanges - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
PRESENTER: Nathan Arnold Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Public Affairs & Strategic
Communications, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
PRESENTER: Becca Ramspott Social Media Producer, Office of Public Affairs & Strategic
Communications, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
Professional Fellows eLibrary
PRESENTER: Karin Brandenburg Program Officer, Professional Fellows Division, Office of
Citizen Exchanges - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
9:45AM Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Awards Presentation
10AM A Conversation: Foreign Policy in a Complex World
SPEAKER: Ambassador Kristie Kenney Special Advisor to the Secretary, US Department of State
Following remarks by Ambassador Kenney, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers with the Ambassador.
11AM Group Photo
11:15AM Depart by bus for Woolly Mammoth Theatre
12PM Lunch
1:30PM Video Presentations Giving Voice to Our Professional Fellows
Experience
Video Presentations in the following order:
WSOS
American Councils Team 1
World Learning
Hands Along the Nile
Legacy International
ICMA Team 1
University of Oklahoma
University of Montana
2:15PM Break
2:30PM Continued Video Presentations in the following order:
American Councils Team 2
International Center for Journalists
Smith College
ICMA Team 2
National Committee on US-China Relations
Institute for Training and Development
WorldChicago
ACYPL
3:45PM Closing and Country Roll Call 4:20PM Walk or shuttle bus to Liaison Hotel
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An electronic Congress evaluation has been sent to your email. If you are unable to complete the eval-uation on your personal computer or mobile phone, computers will be available during Friday breakfast.
8PM Depart Liaison Hotel lobby by bus for Southwest Washington Arts Club 700 Delaware Avenue, SW 8:30PM DANCE PARTY! and light dinner
11PM Return to Liaison Hotel by bus
F R I D A Y , N O V E M B E R 13Casual Attire HOTEL CHECK OUT NO LATER THAN 12 NOON
8-11AM Congress Evaluation Liaison Hotel • Room: Metropolitan Coffee, tea and juice will be served
ALL FELLOWS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE CONGRESS EVALUATION BEFORE DEPARTING WASHINGTON, DC
An electronic Congress evaluation has been sent to your email. If you are unable to complete the eval-uation on your personal computer or mobile phone, please use the computers located in Metropolitan room.
Check with your Grantee Organization staff for planned debrief meetings or breakfast.
11AM Departure
Fellows’ departures organized by PFP Grantee Organizations
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GUEST SPEAKERS
Bruce Armstrong Bruce Armstrong is a United States State Department career Foreign Service Officer and is currently the director of the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). He and his team oversee nearly 80 exchange programs in the areas of youth and professional exchanges and cultural and sports diplomacy. His previous assignment was as resource director for the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, managing the $1.1 billion public diplomacy budget and making sure public diplomacy resources were aligned with US foreign policy priorities. Bruce’s over-seas posts included assignments at US Embassies in Berlin, Manila, Bern, Bonn, and Budapest.
Bruce earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University and has a Ph.D. in German literature from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Michelle BekkeringMichelle Bekkering became director for governance at the International Republican Institute (IRI) in September 2014, where she oversees the develop-ment and coordination of the IRI’s global democratic governance programs designed to strengthen the ability of governments to implement transparent and accountable governing practices, while promot-ing citizen engagement in policy development and government oversight.
Michelle joined IRI in 2005, providing leadership to IRI initiatives in Washington, DC and abroad. As resident country director for Indonesia, she oversaw programs that support the development of the country’s political sphere and the 2014 elections, including conducting nation-wide public opinion polling and workshops to encourage political parties to focus on constituent concerns and aid them in developing issue-based platforms. She also oversaw the Institute’s “Winning with Women” program that supported the inclusion and capacity of women candidates and women legislators throughout Indonesia.
Michelle previously served as director for the Women’s Democracy Network (WDN), IRI’s global ini-tiative to empower women for greater participation in their country’s public life, expanding WDN to more than 60 countries in every region of the world.
Before joining IRI, Michelle worked in the adminis-tration of President George W. Bush, serving in the European and Eurasian affairs directorate of the National Security Council led by Dr. Condoleezza Rice and on Capitol Hill as an aide to Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (CA-46).
In recognition for her advocacy efforts for global women’s political empowerment, Michelle was named a 2013 Top Global Woman by the Diplomatic Courier. She was also asked by the George W. Bush Institute to serve as a mentor for its Women’s Initiative fellowship program. Michelle also serves as guest lecturer for the Gender Equality Course at the US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute and as a mem-ber of the board of the bipartisan WeLEAD program of American University’s Women and Politics Institute, a program dedicated to increasing the number of women in public office in the United States.
A native of Iowa, Michelle graduated from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. As part of her education, she studied at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
John Burchett
John Burchett is the senior director of public policy for United States, Latin America and Canada at Google. He is responsible for Google’s public policy and government affairs for state and local governments in the United States, as well as Canada and Latin America. He is based in Google’s Washington, DC office. Prior to joining Google in 2007, John was chief of staff to Governor Jennifer Granholm where he acted as the chief operating officer for the State of Michigan. John also served Governor Granholm as director of Michigan’s Washington, DC Office and as the deputy director of her 2002 transition team.
Previously, John served as a White House Fellow in 1997 – 98, a special assistant to the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an assistant management officer for the DC Control Board, and a management consultant, specializing in state and local government, business planning, and business process reengineering.
Before moving to Washington in 1997, John was an Assistant Wayne County Corporation Counsel, focusing on real estate and economic development projects for the county. He was heavily involved in the negotiations and development of two new stadiums in downtown Detroit. Before joining Wayne County in 1994, John was a real estate lawyer for Little Caesars Enterprises, and for Honigman Miller Schwarz and Cohn. He also was a law clerk to the Honorable Cornelia Kennedy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
John received his juris doctorate from Harvard Law School and a bachelor of arts from the University of Notre Dame.
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Ken ChartrandKen Chartrand is a re-entry case manager at the Franklin County House of Corrections (FCHOC) in Greenfield, Massachusetts. While pursuing a degree in renewable energy and volunteering at the FCHOC, he was offered a formal position as case manager at the jail in early 2013.
As a community member and case worker, Ken sits on the Franklin County Restorative Justice Board and the Committee for Transition from Jail to Community, and helps local youth with community organizing. He became involved in the Professional Fellows Program through his work at FCHOC, and plans to do more social justice work in Rwanda and with interna-tional communities.
Ken completed his associate’s degree in 2015, and plans to return to school in 2016 for a degree in social and criminal justice. He has trained in motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Deidre CombsDr. Deidre Combs is the author of The Way of Conflict, Worst Enemy, Best Teacher, and Thriving Through Tough Times. A professional speaker, executive coach, and management consultant, she founded Combs + Company in 1994 to provide leadership and organi-zational development, strategic planning,, and team building services.
Deidre was previously employed by IBM in project management and marketing leadership roles specializing in healthcare solutions. She has served 11 years as a professor in Montana State University’s Leadership Fellows Certificate and Honors programs, and teaches global competency for Columbia University. Since 2007, she has also taught intensive leadership development to US State Department-selected students, teachers, activists and professional leaders from almost every country in the world.
Mike CurtinAfter graduating from Williams College in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in religion, Mike lived and worked in Osaka, Japan as a teacher, copywriter, and bartender at his neighborhood pub. Upon returning to the United States, he began a 20-year career in the hospitality business, including owning and operating his own restaurant, The Broad Street Grill, in Falls Church, Virginia. Mike joined DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) in 2004.
Drawing on his experiences in the restaurant busi-ness, Mike has spent significant time expanding the Kitchen’s revenue-generating social enterprise ini-tiatives. Under his leadership, DC Central Kitchen’s Fresh Start Catering has expanded from traditional catering opportunities to include contracts to provide locally-sourced, scratched-cooked meals to schools across Washington, DC.
DC Central Kitchen’s Nutrition Lab facility, funded and launched under Mike’s leadership, has allowed DCCK to take on more contracts, rapidly increase investments in purchasing from local farms, and improve production efficiency. Due to its many social service programs, the Kitchen now employs over 130 people, approximately 40 percent who are graduates of the Kitchen’s nationally recognized Culinary Job Training Program. Social enterprise now accounts for nearly 65 percent of DCCK’s total operating budget.
Mike is a chair emeritus of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington and a Board member for The Common Market in Philadelphia. He also is on the Advisory Board of DC Greens and Catalyst Kitchens, the Leadership Council of DC Hunger Solutions, and an Advisory Board member for the Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard Medical School.
The Kitchen has received numerous accolades under Mike’s leadership, including the Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Award; the Washington Business Journal’s Green Business Award for Innovation; and the DC Chamber of Commerce 2012 Community Impact Award. Mike is a recipient of the 2010 Gelman, Rosenberg + Freedman EXCEL Award for excellence in chief executive leadership.
Darin Zeidan HusseinDarin Zeidan Hussein is the programs manager at the Palestine Education for Employment. She is responsible for managing, evaluating and coor-dinating the work of the organization’s operations in the West Bank and Gaza, creating training and employment opportunities for youth using a model that reduces the gap between education and the labor market.
Darin credits her Professional Fellows fellowship at the University of Michigan with helping her to understand the role of career centers, particularly at universities, that provide coaching services for young entrepreneurs. Based on her observations of an incubator service in the United States, Darin has adapted the same model and incorporated a similar program as part of the services the NGO provides to young entrepreneurs.
She started her career as a trader at Sahem Trading and Investment Company in 2007. In 2008, she was selected for a 5-month legal and business fellowship in the US during which she was a research fellow at DLA Piper law firm. During this time, she conducted projects exploring challenges and assessing needs to support infrastructure projects in the Middle East.
Darin holds a master’s in international develop-ment from University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and a certificate MBA from Wharton School for Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Dawn HuckelbridgeDawn Huckelbridge, managing director of the Young Elected Officials Network (YEO), has professional and academic expertise in progressive public policy, as well as broad experience recruiting, training, and supporting candidates and elected officials.
Most recently, she served as senior policy consultant to the Center for Women Policy Studies, providing policy support and technical assistance to a network of elect-ed officials at both the state and international levels. She previously served as deputy director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation and Political Office, supporting women’s political leadership through research, training, education, and civic engagement projects. She also has worked on political and issue communications, and has consulted on a number of international political and public interest projects. She has served on the board of Emerge Massachusetts, an organization that trains progressive women candidates.
Dawn graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a master’s degree in gender and social policy. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, where she studied communications and political science.
Rima KawasRima Kawas became deputy director for governance at the International Republican Institute (IRI) in March 2015. In this role she helps oversee the devel-opment and coordination of IRI’s global democratic governance programs designed to strengthen the ability of governments to implement transparent and accountable governing practices, while promot-ing citizen engagement in policy development and government oversight.
Prior to her work with IRI, Rima had more than 10 years of cross-sector government affairs experience including working at both the state and local level, as well as the private sector for Target Corporation, a Fortune 35 company, as a government affairs man-ager. In that role, she advised company leaders on key policy priorities such as sustainability, product, public safety, and food public policy issues.
Prior to her work with Target, Rima worked for more than 6 years for former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty in a variety of capacities including as the director of legislative affairs and strategic planning for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and as senior advisor to the governor on public safety, transportation, judicial and election policy issues.
Rima has a master’s of public affairs from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and was named a Swain Fellow. She is pas-sionate about civic engagement and has served on the City of Lindstrom Finance Commission and was a board member of the University of Minnesota Regents Candidate Advisory Council. She has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Global Village, volunteering in Cambodia and Chile and as a group leader to Bangladesh.
Kristie KenneyAmbassador Kristie Kenney currently serves as senior advisor to the Secretary of State. In this capacity, she provides strategic guidance to the Secretary on foreign policy, undertakes efforts to enhance US di-plomacy and public outreach, and conducts special diplomatic assignments as directed by the Secretary. She is a member of the Senior Foreign Service and holds the Department’s highest diplomatic rank of Career Ambassador.
Ambassador Kenney has served as United States ambassador three times. She was Ambassador to Thailand from 2011-2014 and Ambassador to the Philippines from 2006-2010, and was the first woman to assume these posts. From 2002-2005, she was Ambassador to Ecuador.
From 2014-2015, as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador Kenney oversaw US public diplomacy and strategic communications across the Asia-Pacific. She has previously served as the Department of State Executive Secretary and on National Security Council staff at the White House. Her other assignments have included positions at United States embassies in Jamaica, Switzerland, and Argentina.
The daughter of a public school teacher and a World War II veteran, Ambassador Kenney grew up in the suburbs of Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a master’s degree from Tulane University. She also attended the National War College in Washington, DC. She speaks Spanish and French, as well as some Thai and Tagalog, and is the recipient of several prominent awards for leadership.
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Piper Stege NelsonPiper is a native of Austin, Texas. She has recently assumed a new position with the United States Peace Corps on Michelle Obama’s Let Girls Learn initiative, managing partnerships and program stewardship. Most recently, she served as deputy director of Annie’s List, a political action committee dedicated to increasing the number and success of women in politics in Texas. At Annie’s List she worked with the staff and board to support elected women and identify and train potential candidates. Prior to Annie’s List, Piper was the publisher of The Texas Observer, a non-profit magazine telling the untold stories of Texas.
Prior to that, Piper worked for the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Washington, DC, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization building democracy around the world. At NDI, she served as the senior de-velopment manager and worked with the women’s political participation team. She authored a training manual for women competing in the 2008 local elections in Sierra Leone and traveled to Freetown to train candidates, resulting in a 13% increase in the number of women elected to local office.
Piper also worked for the United States Environmental Protection Agency; served on a number of Texas and New Mexico state political campaigns; and was legislative director for a Texas State Representative.
After graduating from Carleton College, Piper was awarded a Fulbright grant. She went on to earn a master’s degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. She was recently appointed to the Austin Commission for Immigrant Affairs and started an Etsy site to sell her paintings for children’s rooms.
Kit NorlandKit became chief of the Professional Fellows Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in August 2014. She is a career Foreign Service Officer and has served as a public diplomacy officer at United States embassies in Thailand and Laos as well as the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Kit has managed a range of programs, promoting mutual understanding through educa-tion, media, culture, English teaching, and student advising. She also served in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, and coordinated courses at the Foreign Service Institute. Prior to public service, Kit worked in a non-governmental organization, a public relations firm, and with the Smithsonian Associates.
Tolu OlubunmiTolu Olubunmi is a social entrepreneur working at the intersection of public policy and social in-novation. Her experience building innovative and dynamic organizations and campaigns has estab-lished her as an internationally recognized and respected change maker. She was named by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of 15 Women Changing the World in 2015.
She began her career in public policy as a fellow with the National Immigration Law Center, advocating for passage of the DREAM Act. In 2010, she founded Ada Consulting - specializing in communications, federal legislative and administrative policy analysis, and advocacy, to defend and advance human and civil rights. Ada Consulting managed the communications strategy for a broad coalition of national immigrants’ rights, education, labor unions, and civil rights organi-zations to advance the DREAM Act.
Tolu co-founded Welcome.us - a nonprofit promoting the history, importance, and contributions of immi-grants and immigration through collaborations with business, government, nonprofits, and the entertain-ment industry. As Welcome’s founding executive director, she helped establish June as Immigrant Heritage Month. This campaign has special signifi-cance to her as an immigrant from Nigeria.
She has been a featured speaker at the White House, the World Bank, and the US Congress. Her story has been profiled by several media outlets, including TIME and MSNBC.
She currently serves on WEF’s Global Agenda Council on Migration and is co-chairing the Mobile Minds Project - an innovative initiative advancing cross-border remote working as a 21st century alter-native to physical migration. She also serves on the Fundraising Advisory Board of the National Justice for Our Neighbors, and is an inaugural Leadership Institute Fellow with the Center for American Progress. Tolu received her degree in chemistry-engineering from Washington + Lee University.
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Erin SchrodeErin Schrode is a green girl and ecopreneur. As the face of the new green generation, the co-founder of Turning Green promotes global sustainability, youth leadership, environmental education, and con-scious lifestyle choices. Since 2005, her youth-driven non-profit has developed environmental education and social action platforms to inspire, educate, and mobilize millions of students and the public world-wide. While working in disaster response in Haiti, she founded The Schoolbag, a youth education project to provide materials for students in need, as well as ini-tiate active citizenry and environmental stewardship.
Erin speaks internationally and consults with cor-porations, organizations, and governments on the millennial generation, sustainability, and social good to drive positive impact, conscious consump-tion, and purpose in business. She has been featured in and tapped as an expert for the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Seventeen Magazine, ABC, CNN, and vari-ous multimedia outlets. An award-winning activist in the non-profit and green world, Erin is the spokes-person for top eco brands, hosts events, writes for The Huffington Post and others. The White House recog-nized Erin as “a dynamic, passionate and ambitious young woman committed to creating big change everywhere she goes.”
Having visited over 70 countries, Erin has developed a keen global perspective and hopes to inspire her peers to take action and make the world a more sustainable, just place for future generations.
Erin recently graduated from New York University as a Dean’s scholar. During her university studies, she spent time abroad in the Middle East, West Africa, South America, and Europe.
Josh SlotnickJosh Slotnick has a degree in philosophy from the University of Montana, a certificate in ecological hor-ticulture from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a master’s degree in agriculture extension and adult education from Cornell University. After college he served in the Peace Corps in Thailand. Josh has been farming in Missoula, Montana since 1992 when he co-founded Clark Fork Organics with his wife and a partner.
In the fall of 1996, Josh worked in close collaboration with a small group of University of Montana faculty, city officials, and local Missoula non-profiteers to start the Garden City Harvest project and PEAS (Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society), which includes a 10 acre farm where he works and teaches.
As a strong proponent of community-based agri-culture, Josh worked with a Professional Fellow from Thailand to create economic opportunities through agriculture for Myanmar refugees on the Thai border. He sees the process of growing food together as a way to build communities and lift people up.
Josh is on the board of homeWord, a non-profit that works on housing, home ownership, and asset build-ing for low-income people.
Andrey TikhonovAndrey Tikhonov is a disability rights activist and an expert in advocating for disability rights. Currently, he is studying and researching through a Fulbright grant at Wroclaw University in Wroclaw, Poland. His research focuses on non-governmental organizations and their roles in advocating and lobbying for disability rights. Since 2004, he has been working as a teacher of foreign languages and music and as a professional in NGOs focused on persons with disabilities. He has
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served as a manager of many local and internation-al projects financed through the European Union and Scandinavian and Russian foundations. These projects were aimed at improving living conditions for people with disabilities and teaching them to be active decision-makers in their own lives.
From 2008-2009, Andrey participated in the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program at Michigan State University. In 2013, Andrey was select-ed as a recipient of a Professional Fellows Program fellowship in which he undertook a fellowship at The Chicago Light House, a non-profit organization com-mitted to providing rehabilitation services for persons with visual impairments. In May 2015, the Polish-American Freedom Foundation selected Andrey as a winner of the Lane Kirkland Scholarship Program, which is centered on the development of democracy, economy, and civil society.
Andrey is a member of the Summer Democracy Institute in Poland, and he leads music workshops for young people with visual impairments at the International Camp on Communication and Computers in Austria. As a musician, Andrey has per-formed in many concerts, including at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II and in London for members of the British Royal Family.
Andrey holds both a degree in teaching violin and classical music performance from Arkhangelsk Music College and a master’s degree in teaching English and German from Arkhangelsk State University in Russia.
Reid WilsonReid Wilson is the chief political correspondent and Congress editor for Morning Consult, a politics and polling publication relied on by more than 150,000 of Washington, DC’s movers and shakers. He is an ex-pert in spotting political trends as they develop and forecasting election results long before the ballots are counted. Deemed “The Greatest Political Mind of Our Time” by Comedy Central, Wilson cuts through the spin and tells the truth about the state of politics and Washington today.
Previously, Wilson was the editor and lead author of the Washington Post’s morning political tip sheet
“Read In.” He is also the former editor and head of the Washington Post’s GovBeat and the former edi-tor-in-chief of National Journal’s The Hotline. His work has appeared in outlets like the New York Times, the Hill, RealClearPolitics, the Atlantic Monthly, the New Republic, and other major news networks, and his expertise is frequently sought-after by MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, and radio shows across the nation.
A native of Seattle, Washington, Reid has a bachelor’s degree in classical humanities and archaeology from The George Washington University.
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WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Dr. Deidre CombsDeidre is the author of The Way of Conflict, Worst Enemy, Best Teacher, and Thriving Through Tough Times. A professional speaker, executive coach and manage-ment consultant, she founded Combs & Company in 1994 to provide leadership and organizational development, strategic planning, and team building services. Combs was previously employed by IBM in project management and marketing leadership roles specializing in healthcare solutions. Deidre has served eleven years as a professor in Montana State University’s Leadership Fellows Certificate and Honors programs and teaches global competency for Columbia University. Since 2007, she has also taught intensive leadership development to State Department-selected students, teachers, activists, and professional leaders from almost every country in the world. Her consulting engagements include: Georgetown University, Sagrado Corazon University in Puerto Rico, Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico, and the USDA.
Brandon FureighBrandon is the chief strategy officer of the Truman National Security Project working to execute the strategic initiatives of the organization. He has served in several capacities during his time with Truman: from state campaigns manager and later advocacy director to director of training and public engage-ment, he has played a critical role in several Truman initiatives and programs. While serving as advocacy director, Brandon managed two of Truman’s award winning campaigns: Make US Strong and Operation Free. He led his team to key policy and legislative victories including the Truman Project’s first piece of legislation, the Energy Security Coordination Act of 2012, which was passed unanimously by the California State Senate. He also produced and co-wrote the Truman Project’s first presidential independent expenditure ad, “Commander in Chief,” a television ad that featured veterans. This ad won two Reed Awards for “Best Television Ad of 2012” and “Toughest Television Ad of 2012” by Campaigns and Elections magazine, and was named one of the four most effective ads of 2012 by the New York Times.
Before joining Truman, Brandon worked as a train-ing coordinator for the United States Marine Corps’ Mojave Viper, an urban combat training at the Twentynine Palms Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command in Southern California. Brandon also worked in the entertainment industry for 12 years as an actor, director, and producer, which allowed him to travel the world. After making the decision to enter politics, he worked as a community organizer for Organizing for America, field organizer for Sowers for Congress, and a field consultant for Chahinian for City Council. Over the years, Brandon has conducted advocacy and communications trainings for thousands of volunteers, candidates, and elected officials across the United States.
Danny GaynorDanny is the director of policy development for the Martin O’Malley for President Campaign, where he works to shape bold ideas for US domestic and foreign policy. He previously served as the chief speechwriter to the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the US government’s lead foreign aid agency. There, he led priority communications initiatives on global development issues -- from clean energy, to the Ebola epidemic, to economic growth -- spanning more than 70 countries and a $22 billion budget.
Danny previously served as the editorial chief at the Truman Project and Center for National Policy. In this role, he wrote or edited over 500 published op-eds,
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appearing in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, TIME and numerous prestigious outlets. His own writing has appeared in leading outlets, including CNN, The Boston Globe, The White House official blog, The Hill, The San Francisco Chronicle, and GOOD Magazine. He was also a Fellow at the United States Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation.
Caitlin HowarthCaitlin is director of leadership development at the Truman Project and Center for National Policy, where she recruits, trains, and positions leaders in policy, politics, and security.
Prior to joining Truman/CNP, Caitlin was deputy director of the Telecommunications Equality Project led by Susan Crawford at the Roosevelt Institute. Caitlin previously worked as a security analyst for the Satellite Sentinel Project, a collaboration of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, DigitalGlobe, Not On Our Watch, the Enough Project, Google, and UNOSAT. Her work on human security threats and evidence of mass atrocities along the disputed south-ern border of Sudan has been covered by The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC, ABC, NPR, al Jazeera, Reuters, TIME and more. Caitlin co-authored “Crisis Mapping Needs an Ethical Compass,” featured in Global Brief, and has appeared on the BBC World Service.
Caitlin holds a bachelor’s degree with high dis-tinction in political and social thought from the University of Virginia and a master’s in public policy in international and global affairs from the Harvard Kennedy School. She is a Pipeline Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, where she focuses on human security and humanitarian technology.
P I T C H F A C I L I T A T O R S
Sarah ArkinSenior Policy Advisor, US Congress
Brandon FureighChief Strategy Officer, Truman Project and Center for National Policy
Bishop GarrisonAdvisor, Department of Homeland Security
Danny GaynorDirector of Policy Development, Martin O’Malley for President
Caitlin HowarthDirector of Leadership Development, Truman Project and Center for National Policy
Joseph JonesSenior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy, Greater Des Moines Partnership
Erica Kaster Senior Lessons Learned Advisor, Department of State
Carolyn McGourty Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton
Xander MeiseSenior Associate, Foley Hoag LLP
Joseph Simons US Navy Reserve
Frank Spring Political Consultant
Deanne TitusAudit Liaison for the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security
Sarita VankaProgram Examiner, Office of Management and Budget
Kevin WallingDirector of Business Development, DSPolitical
Josh WeinbergLiaison Officer, Special Operations Command - Central
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2015 PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS
A L G E R I AZeiny Ali TalebProject Executive – Youth For Youth [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Latin American
Youth Center Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Nadir BelabbasPresident – Bejaia Union for [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: National Association of the Deaf
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Meriem Abire BeldjennaManager Assistant – Santé Sidi el [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Serve DC
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Ali BelghitLawyer [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: IFESFellowship City: Washington, DC
Amina BoukhedimiBrand Manager – Sarl [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Ashoka Youth Ventures
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Dihya BraikFinancial Administrator – Oxfam [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Running Start
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Maria DifallahPresident – Setif Empower Youth Association [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Youth Service
AmericaFellowship City: Washington, DC
Sarah RomeiliDoctor in Pharmacy/President, Association Scientifique des Etudiants en Pharmacie d’Alger [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Congressional Hunger CenterFellowship City: Washington, DC
A R M E N I ASatenik BaghdasaryanProject Director – Regional Studies [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Center for Tax and Budget AccountabilityFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Armenuhi ChiflikyanLeading Specialist of Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia – The Agency of Legal Acts Evaluation of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Law Library of CongressFellowship City: Washington, DC
Mariam EvoyanLeading Specialist at the Department for the Relations with the European Court of Human Rights, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawFellowship City: Washington, DC
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Anar MirzayevSenior Consultant – Civil Service Commission, Office of the President of the Republic of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: City of Chicago Board of EthicsFellowship City: Chicago, IL
B A N G L A D E S HDelowar HossainProprietor – Aziz Metal Engineering [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Smico, Inc.Fellowship City: Oklahoma City, OK
Rakib Rakibul IslamChairman and CEO – W3 [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Information
Services Division, State of OklahomaFellowship City: Oklahoma City, OK
Saifunnahar SumiChief Executive Officer – Data [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: The Water Center
Fellowship City: Norman, OK
B E L A R U SHerman KarniliukHead of Innovative Activity and Intellectual Property Management Department – Brest State Technical [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Lehigh University Office of Technology TransferFellowship City: Bethlehem, PA
B O S N I A A N D H E R Z E G O V I N AZana KarkinExecutive Director – BIT [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Illinois
Technology AssociationFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Tanja MadžarevicBusiness Development Manager – Education Development [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Project Tech TeensFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Ljubiša MicicTeaching Assistant – University of Banja [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: De Paul University, Driehaus College of Bussiness – Department of ManagementFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Igor PandžicExpert Associates for the Projects – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Banja Luka [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: World Business ChicagoFellowship City: Chicago, IL
B R A Z I LJoao Batista de Pinho Carvalho NetoEditor-in-Chief – TV Globo (Rede Globo)[email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: TechCrunch
Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
Marcos Ricardo dos SantosCEO – [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: AJ+
Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
AZERBA I JAN
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Thiago MedagliaWebsite Editor – InfoAmazonia [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Mother Jones
Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
B R U N E IMona Irmiana Mohd AliminOccupational Therapist – Ministry of Health, [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Sumter County, FL
Aziman NasirAdministrative Officer – Prime Minister’s [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Rasyidah SamahSpecial Needs Educator – Engage Minds [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Autism SpeaksFellowship City: Washington, DC
B U L G A R I AAnnie BozhikovaLegal Counsel – Technical University of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Chicago Coalition for the HomelessFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Blazhka DimitrovaTeacher – Teach for [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: United Valley
Interfaith ProjectFellowship City: Lebanon, NH
Asen MitkovSocial Assistant – Social Activities and Social Practices Institute [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Neighborhood Organizing for ChangeFellowship City: Minneapolis, MN
Diana NedevaCoordinator – Caritas [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Illinois Coalition
of Immigrants and Refugees RightsFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Toni Nenkova-LalovaCoordinator of Children’s Projects and Senior Researcher – Bulgarian Helsinki [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Community Renewal SocietyFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Stoyan PavlovAssistant Director of Students Affairs – Children’s Resource [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Access ChicagoFellowship City: Chicago, IL
B U R M AMi Mi ChoFounder and Director – Deli4U (Delivery Service for You)[email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Life SquireFellowship City: Oklahoma City, OK
Su KoeWomen’s Leadership Program Manager – Oxfam in [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Scott Township, PA
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Nyein MyintArea Program Officer – Community Partners [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Cho PhyuAdministrative Training Coordinator – Montastic Education Development Group [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Missoula CollegeFellowship City: Missoula, MT
Hnin Phyu Phyu AyeProject Manager – U Kari and Partner/CVT [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Missoula College
Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Su TunManager – Mon Myat Pharmaceutical [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Mintiva – Cosmetic Speciality LabsFellowship City: Oklahoma City and Lawton, OK
Rhi Rhi ZanProject Director – Third Story [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Story Pirates
Fellowship City: New York, NY
C A M B O D I ASreymoch BunOfficer – Ministry of [email protected] Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City Government
Fellowship City: Hermosa Beach, CA
Kimsru DuthProgram Manager – Promoting Education – emPowering Youth [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Missoula County
Public SchoolsFellowship City: Missoula, MT
Sokgech HengLocal Governance Advisor – Giz [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Lee’s Summit, MO
Chanthy LeangUnit Coordinator – Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and Potluck Food RescueFellowship City: Little Rock, AR
Sambathchatovong NaSoftware Developer – National Bank of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Mount Dora, FL
Bunnath PhannProgram Manager – Kampuchean Action for Primary Education [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Missoula County
Public SchoolsFellowship City: Missoula, MT
Vathanak SoeunCivil Engineer – Acleda Bank [email protected] Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City Government
Fellowship City: Albany, OR
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C H I N ALü Fei Operations Director – Able Development [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: CLASS, Inc.
Fellowship City: Lawrence, MA
Jacob HuangCorporate Programs Director – Aibai Culture and Education [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Out + Equal
Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
Rachel TongAssociate Director – China Philanthropy Research [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Harvard
Kennedy SchoolFellowship City: Cambridge, MA
Jenny XiaLegal Aid and Advocacy Advisor – Yunnan Daytop Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medical SchoolFellowship City: Baltimore, MD
Bi Xinxin Coordinator – China Association for NGO [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: World Wildlife Fund and Asia Society of Northern CaliforniaFellowship City: Washington, DC and San Francisco, CA
Liu Yan Project Manager – Consultation Center of AIDS Aid and Health [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Human Rights
CampaignFellowship City: Washington, DC
Wu Yixiu Senior Global Campaigner – Greenpeace East [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Environmental
Working GroupFellowship City: Washington, DC
Wang Yongmei Program Manager and Senior Legal Officer – [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Massachusetts
Law Reform InstituteFellowship City: Boston, MA
C O L O M B I AAndrea Aguilar CordobaForeign News Editor – Caracol [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Storyful
Fellowship City: New York, NY
David Bustos RiosJournalist – Digital Support – Consejo de Redaccion, [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: StoryfulFellowship City: New York, NY
C R O A T I AIva BišcanicHead of Marketing and Public Relations – Storm [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Digital 4 Startups Inc.Fellowship City: Chicago, IL
Vedran DidaraSenior Analyst – Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovations and Investments [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: The ShiftFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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Karlo KukecAssistant Manager for Technologies – Technology Park Varazdin [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Catalyze ChicagoFellowship City: Chicago, IL
E G Y P TZeinab AbdelhamedVolunteer – [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Washington Parks and People
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Nehal AliResearch Officer – Egyptian Center for Women’s [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Women In
International Security Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Salma Aly Samy AbouhusseinProject Coordinator – Population [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: International
Center for Research on WomenFellowship City: Washington, DC
Eman AttallahLecturer, Faculty of Specific Education and Founder – Children’s Protection Campaign “7emayaa” – Cairo [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: KaboomFellowship City: Washington, DC
Ahmed DahyIncubation Senior Specialist – Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Center [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: CQ Roll CallFellowship City: Washington, DC
Heba GhannamPartnerships Coordinator – [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Tech ChangeFellowship City: Washington, DC
Fatma Helmy Mohammed Salem AliChild Protection Officer – Egyptian Foundation for Refugee [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Casa de
MarylandFellowship City: Washington, DC
Olfat Makram Rezk EbeedExecutive Director – LEKKA Association for Solidarity and Social [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: The Chicago
Metropolitan Battered Women’s NetworkFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Mohab MasoudExecutive Director – ElMadina for Performing and Digital [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Ashoka Youth
VentureFellowship City: Washington, DC
Menna Medhat Wahba SaedProgram Officer – Egyptian Women’s [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Population
Reference BureauFellowship City: Washington, DC
Marian Melad Helmi ZoghebDevelopment Specialist, Health Program – [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Chicago
Foundation for WomenFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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Habiba Mohamed Montasser Mohamed AbdelaalCoordinator for Safe Schools and Universities Project – Harass [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Between FriendsFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Alia MokbelProject Manager – Youth and Developent Consultancy Institute, [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: National
Democratic InstituteFellowship City: Washington, DC
Ahmed OkashaSenior Protection Assistant – United Nations Agency for [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Campaign Legal
CenterFellowship City: Washington, DC
Manal Ramadan Shehata ZedanHead Trainer – Heya [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Creative Learning
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
G E O R G I ATamari JakoniaChief Specialist – Georgian National Tourism [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Illinois State Representative Ken DunkinFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Gvaram KhandamishviliHead of Division of Latin America and the Caribbean – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Council on Hemispheric AffairsFellowship City: Washington, DC
Eduard MikeladzeDirector – Educational Resource Centre [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Hawaii
State Representative Lauren Cheape MatsumotoFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
G U A T E M A L AAna Carolina AlpírezConsultant – Laboratorio de Medios – [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: The Sunlight FoundationFellowship City: Washington, DC
Otto Angel EstradaEditor-in-Chief – Noticiero Guatevision (Librevision S.A.)[email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: AJ+Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
Norman Avila GramajoProject Manager – Computación [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Weather UndergroundFellowship City: San Francisco, CA
H O N D U R A SNicolle López HernándezJournalist – [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Atlas Obscura
Fellowship City: New York, NY
Xiomara Orellana BuesoJournalist – Diario La [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Mother Jones
Fellowship City: San Francisco, CA
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H U N G A R YMonika BalintCommunity Organizer – Workfare Movement for the Future of Hungarian Anti-Poverty [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Service Employees International UnionFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Anett CsordasDirector – Non-Profit Association for Children Affected by Celebral Palsy and Their [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Access ChicagoFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Agnes MolnarCharge d’affaires – Opera Cultural [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Go BronzvilleFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Tamas SzenttamasiRegional Social Cooperative Advisor – National Employment Public Non-profit [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Michigan UnitedFellowship City: Detroit, MI
I N D I APiyush AgrawalPromoter – Global Commercial [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Life Out of the Box
Fellowship City: Stillwater, OK
Palak ChokhaniAccounts Executive – ABC Electricals Pvt. [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Elemental CoffeeFellowship City: Oklahoma City, OK
Jigar PatelPartner – Karnavati Industrial Engineers, [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: River’s Edge Counter TopsFellowship City: Newcastle, OK
Aditi RindaniRadio Host – Radio [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: BOLD-Multimedia
Fellowship City: Norman, OK
I N D O N E S I AFitri AgustinaPresenter of Data, Information and Dissemination – Ministry of Environment and [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Archie AnugrahBusiness Performance Manager – HSBC [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Deloitte ConsultingFellowship City: Arlington, VA
Awaludin AryantoFounder and Civil Engineer – Digdaya Semesta (Brand: Timba)[email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Pacific Gateway CenterFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
Margaretta ChristitaResearcher – Forestry Research Institute of Manado, Ministry of Environment and [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Dubuque, IA
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Enggi DewantiMarketing and Small Medium Enterprises Development Officer – Swisscontact [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Office of Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward and Energy ExceleratorFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
Imam FitriantoPlanner – Directorate General Marine Space Management, Ministry of Marine Affairs and [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Tallahassee, FL
Siska HaryaniExpert Staff – Regional Representatives Council of the Republic of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of the Illinois State TreasurerFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Marlon HuwaeResearcher and Development Consultant – University of [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Vermillion, SD
Aga KusumahCorp and SME Credit Policy Risk Manager – Bank Internasional [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: AccionFellowship City: Washington, DC
Billy MambrasarCEO and Director – NGO Kitong [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: The Greater
Auburn-Gresham Development CorporationFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Indra NoviansyahFounder and CEO – Limbahagia [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Dubuque, IA
Adhi PranaJunior Planner – Ministry of National Development [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Mission Hills, KS
Rahmiana RahmanFounder and Managing Director – Soulmaks Creative [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Little Black Pearl Art and Design CenterFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Ria SariGovernment Officer – Ministry of Social [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Coconino County, AZ
Jensi SartinProgram Development and Program Manager for Open Data – Publish What You Pay [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Smart Chicago CollaborativeFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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Gigih SeptiantoCo-Founder and Executive Director – [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: ChicagoNEXT – World Business ChicagoFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Iis TaqiaStaff – Infrastructure and Utilities Division of Regional Development Planning Board, Regional Development Planning Board of Tangerang [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Oak Ridge, TN
Retno WulanForest Management Officer – Mangrove Management Center [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Douglas County, NV
L A O SVilaty KeomahavongSecretariat for Special Economic Zones – Laos International Relations [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Asian ResourcesFellowship City: Sacramento, CA
Lamngeun ManivongHead of Environment Unit – Rural Development Agency [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: National Wildlife
Federation Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Soytavanh MienmanyEnvironmental Research and Climate Change Staff – Natural Resources and Environment Institute [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Dubuque, IA
Hongnapha PhommabouthProgram Manager – Development Environment in Community Association [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Community Food
and Agriculture Coalition Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Manithaythip ThephavanhResearch Assistant – Agriculture and Forestry Policy Research [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Douglas County, NV
M A L A Y S I ASyerleena Abdul RashidMember – Penang Island City [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of the
Mayor and City Council of Des MoinesFellowship City: Des Moines, IA
Fernandez AuCivil Engineer – Malaysian Public Work [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Arkansas FFA and Pulaski County Youth ServicesFellowship City: Little Rock, AR
Mohamad Shafie Bin TaibGreen Engineer – Alor Gajah Municipal [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Dubuque, IA
Joyces ChuahAssistant Education Officer – Malaysian Nature [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Elizabeth River ProjectFellowship City: Norfolk, VA
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Hadi KamilanParliamentary Research Officer – Office of the Speaker of the Dewan [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Iowa State Senate Republican CaucusFellowship City: Des Moines, IA
Lyana KhairuddinSenior Lecturer – University of [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: amfAR
Fellowship City: Washington, DC
Elton KuahSenior Marketing Executive – SPRO Solutions Sdn [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Blue StartupsFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
Edmund LauProgram Manager – Reef Check [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Tallahassee, FL
Aliya Mhd ZahirCivil Engineer – Drainage and Irrigation [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Oak Ridge, TN
Siou Woon OngSenior Executive Officer – Penang [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Middleton, WI
Melissa SasidaranLegal and Campaign Coordinator – Lawyers for [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: ConSource: The Constitutional Sources ProjectFellowship City: Washington, DC
Sabirah SulaimanResearch Assistant – University of [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: MassChallengeFellowship City: Boston, MA
Lai Cheng WongHead of Publication Unit – Southeast Asian Minister of Education [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Coconino County, AZ M E X I C O
Melisa Díaz OrantesProject Engineer – Cecropia Soluciones Locales a Retos Globales [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: USDA Forest Service Urban Natural Resources InstituteFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Agustín Escobar LopezProcess Engineer – Cecropia Solucones Locales a Retos Globales, [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Ben Weil – Extension Professor, Building and Construction, University of Massachusetts Fellowship City: Amherst, MA
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José Pascacio VelázquezExecutive Director – Medio Ambiente, Productividad y Sociedad [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: USDA Forest Service Urban Natural Resources InstituteFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Alma Liz Vargas de la MoraIndependent Consultant – AgCATIE [email protected] Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: Natural
Resources and Conservation ServiceFellowship City: Amherst, MA
M O L D O VAVictoria IvanciogloPresident – [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Chicago Public
Schools, Office of Civic Engagement and Service LearningFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Natalia SlepuhinAssistant to Member of Parliament – Parliament of the Republic of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Massachusetts State Representative Steven HowittFellowship City: Boston, MA
Viorica SpacExaminer – State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: United States Patent and Trademark Office and United States Copyright OfficeFellowship City: Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC
M O N G O L I ABodigerel AlimaaHuman Resources Officer – WaSH Action of [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Waterkeeper
AllianceFellowship City: New York, NY
Nominchimeg DavaanyamYouth Program Officer – Transparency International [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Earth Island
InstituteFellowship City: Berkeley, CA
Gantuya SainkhuuExecutive Director – Sainkhuu Iveel [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: YWCA of Seattle,
King, and Snohomish CountiesFellowship City: Seattle, WA
M O R O C C OOmniya AchourBoard Member and Coordinator – Association Marocaine de Soutien aux Espaces Santé [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Refugee Women’s AllianceFellowship City: Seattle, WA
Jaouad BenaichaSecretary General – Oujda Youth Hostel [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Legal Voice
Fellowship City: Seattle, WA
Ikram KanoubiProgram Coordinator – ROSA Association for the Development of Rural [email protected] Theme: NGO Development
Fellowship Placement: Indo-American CenterFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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Lamyae RegraguiSocial Assistant – Female Aspiration [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: New Beginnings
Fellowship City: Seattle, WA
N I C A R A G U AMartha Alejandra Solano MartínezWeb Editor – Editorial La Prensa [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Los Angeles Times
Fellowship City: Los Angeles, CA
Maria Vega GutierrezExecutive Director and Owner – Zoom [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Splash Media GroupFellowship City: Addison, TX
PA K I S T A NNabeel AhmedHead of Office – Pakistan Reading Project, Institute of Rural [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Northern Nevada Literacy CouncilFellowship City: Reno, NV
Riaz AkbarFounder and Executive Director – Institute for [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Ohio State Senator Cliff HiteFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Anam AkramMonitoring and Evaluation Coordinator – Improving Parliamentary Performance, British Council [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio Representative Ron AmstutzFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Rashid Ali Shah KazmiTechnical Advisor – Giz [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio
State Senator Cliff HiteFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Muhammad Adnan AzeemDeputy Director for Budget and Accounts – Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: City of Reno, Office of Management and BudgetFellowship City: Reno, NV
Alina ChaudryCommunication Officer – Gender Equity Program, Islamabad Capital [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Nevada Network Against Domestic ViolenceFellowship City: Reno, NV
Amber JunaidDeputy Director for Program and Quality – CARE International [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Councilman Kwanza HallFellowship City: Atlanta, GA
Doulat Khan AfridiCoordinator – Community Appraisal for Research and [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Community Service CouncilFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Zeesha KhawajaProvincial Program Manager and Deputy Project Director – National Commission for Human [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio State Senator Cliff HiteFellowship City: Columbus, OH
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Rashid Mafzool ZakaDirector for Research and Information Technology – Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio Representative Ron AmstutzFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Zoya Masud BalochCoordinator to Chairman – Punjab Education [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Ohio State Senator Cliff HiteFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Waseem QureshiCentral Secretary of Information – Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Lawyers [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio Representative Ron AmstutzFellowship City: Columbus, OH
Danyal RehmanCommercial Trainer – International Resources [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: HOPE Academy, Madison County School DistrictFellowship City: Huntsville, AL
Rubab JaksaniPolicy and Advocacy Advisor – GRM Futures [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Welcoming Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Immigrant AffairsFellowship City: Atlanta, GA
Naseema SalamDeputy Manager – Balochistan Rural Support [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Child Care Resource CenterFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Jamal ShahPolicy and Systems Officer – Creative Associates [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: TEDC Creative CapitalFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Waqar ShamsProvincial Coordinator KPK and FATA – United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Red Cross of Northern AlabamaFellowship City: Huntsville, AL
Najam-U-Sahar Program Officer – Balochistan Education [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Tulsa Regional ChamberFellowship City: Tulsa, OK
Allauddin UddinDistrict Program Manager for Education – National Commission for Human [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Ohio Representative Ron AmstutzFellowship City: Columbus, OH
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P E R UFernando Brito De La FuenteNational Technical Advisor – Cooperacion Tecnica Belga – CBT/[email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: Springfield City ParksFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Elias De la Cruz BriceñoAuxiliary of Projects – ONG Asociacion Nuevos [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: USDA Forest Service Urban Natural Resources InstituteFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Santiago Dionicio TorresProject Manager – Sategi Peru Consultores y Contratistas, ESAB PERU [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: Pioneer Valley Planning CommissionFellowship City: Springfield, MA
María Virginia Linares OtoyaPresident – Centro de Investigación para El Desarollo Sostenible [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Natural Resources and Conservation ServiceFellowship City: Amherst, MA
Nelson Martell AlvarezSafety, Occupational Health and Environmental Chief – Cartavio [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: New England EnvironmentalFellowship City: Amherst, MA
P H I L I P P I N E SMaria Kristela CastronuevoLegislative Staff Officer – Senate of the [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Unites States Senate Committee on Rules and AdministrationFellowship City: Washington, DC
Jes CoradoLivelihood Specialist – World [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Public
Conversations ProjectFellowship City: Watertown, MA
Quin CruzMember – Youth and Students Council, National Anti-Poverty Commission [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Metropolitan Planning CouncilFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Rex DayaoProgram Director – Kapatiran Kaunlaran Foundation [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: BrainfoodFellowship City: Washington, DC
Bobby FloresProject Manager and Coordinator – Xavier University, Ateneo de [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Mission Hills, KS
Mary Therese GonzalesEngineer II – Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Salisbury, NC
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Bryan HernandezSenior Hydro-Modelling Specialist – Department of Geodetic Engineering, UP [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: Metropolitan Washington Council of GovernmentsFellowship City: Washington, DC
Farrah InihaoMunicipal Councilor – Local Government of Libona, [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Lee’s Summit, MO
Karla Monica AdajarCity Councilor – Local Government of San Pablo [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: County GovernmentFellowship City: Sumter County, FL
Katherine MaguadOIC – Administrative Assistant – Center for Negros Development, University of St. La [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of the State Superintendent of Education for Washington, DCFellowship City: Washington, DC
Rhea Jane MallariSenior Forest Management Specialist – Subic Bay Metropolitan [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Elizabeth River ProjectFellowship City: Norfolk, VA
Vermon TimbasEnvironmental Management Specialist II – Department of Environment and Natural [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Albany, OR
John Paul UmingaPrograms Development Manager – Philippine Center for [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Carnegie Mellon Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipFellowship City: Pittsburgh, PA
Goldy YanchaAssociate Director for Community Development – IdeaSpace [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: MassChallengeFellowship City: Boston, MA
R O M A N I AGabriela AnghelCommunity Facilitator – Partnership for Community Action and Transformation [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Jane Addams Senior CaucusFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Alexandrina DingaProject Manager – For the Better [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Go BronzvilleFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Ciprian GaluscaProject Manager – Poiana lui [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Illinois Coalition
of Immigrants and Refugees RightsFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Florin NasturePresident – Roma Cultural Center O Del [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Community Renewal SocietyFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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R U S S I AEkaterina BraginaHead of Innovations – Special Economic Zones [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Washington State Department of CommerceFellowship City: Seattle, WA
Ekaterina EgoshinaHead of Marketing – Department of Innovation Office, ITMO [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Hera HubFellowship City: San Diego, CA
Daria GorsheninaDeputy Head – Information and Analytical Department of the Science and Innovation Office, South Ural State [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Rady School of Management, University of California San DiegoFellowship City: San Diego, CA
Tatiana KhamanovaManager of Partnerships – OJSC Russian Venture Company [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Center for Peace and Commerce, University of San DiegoFellowship City: San Diego, CA
Ilia KornevDeputy Director – Proof of Concept Center, Perm National Research Polytechnic [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, San Diego State UniversityFellowship City: San Diego, CA
Evgeniy LobashovDeputy Chief of R+D Department – JSC [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Microsoft Ventures Accelerator Fellowship City: Seattle, WA
Maria PelipasHead of Technology – Transfer Department, Innovation Center [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: University of Maryland, Biotechnology Research and Education ProgramFellowship City: College Park, MD
R WA N D AClaver GatabaziMemory and Genocide Prevention Officer – National Commission for the Fight Against [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and
Conflict ResolutionFellowship Placement: Northampton Correctional FacilityFellowship City: Northampton, MA
Jean Paul GateteREACH Field Officer – REACH Organization of [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Pioneer Valley ProjectFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Ritha KamugishaPeace Building Program Coordinator – Rwanda Girls [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Safe PassageFellowship City: Northampton, MA
Dieudonne NagiriwubuntuGuide Officer – [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict ResolutionFellowship Placement: Recovery
Learning CenterFellowship City: Springfield, MA
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Ernest NiragireExecutive Secretary – Duhozanye [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Arise for Social JusticeFellowship City: Holyoke, MA
Ernest Ntamugabo H.Teacher Trainer and Coordinator – Wellspring Foundation for [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Performance ProjectFellowship City: Springfield, MA
Ephrem NteziryayoNational Coordinator – Care and Concern for the Needy of [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Northampton Correctional FacilityFellowship City: Northampton, MA
Theophile SewimfuraField Coordinator – Kuhumurizanye Iwacu [email protected] Theme: Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Fellowship Placement: Pioneer Valley ProjectFellowship City: Springfield, MA S I N G A P O R E
Wilson AngFounder and President – Environmental Challenge Organization (Singapore)[email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Metropolitan Washington Council of GovernmentsFellowship City: Washington, DC
Brian Patrick TanSenior Assistant Director – Centre for Liveable Cities, Ministry of National [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Middleton, WI
Carrie TanExecutive Director – Daughters of Tomorrow [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Deloitte ConsultingFellowship City: Arlington, VA S L O VA K I A
Zuzana BalazovaSocial Worker – Primary School [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Chicago
Coalition for the HomelessFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Robert FurielFreelance Translator and Trainer [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Step by Step
Fellowship City: Charleston, WV
Peter HurayIntern and Organizer of Youth Exchanges and Training – Society for Territorial [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Neighborhood Organizing for ChangeFellowship City: Minneapolis, MN
Dana TrombitasovaCoordinator of International Activities – Agency for Development of Gemer [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: United Valley Interfaith ProjectFellowship City: Lebanon, NH S L O V E N I A
Gregor CerinšekResearch and Project Manager – Institute for Innovation and Development, University of [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Illinois Institute of TechnologyFellowship City: Chicago, IL
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Blaz PetricCFO and Business Developer – Institute of Metagenomics and Microbial [email protected] Theme: Economic
EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Chicago Council on Science and TechnologyFellowship City: Chicago, IL
T H A I L A N DPattarapong ChaowaiResearch Assistant – Transre Research [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Mount Dora, FL
Sue GongpermpoonManager – Piya [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: Outrigger
Enterprises GroupFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
Jutamas KaewsukProject Manager – Thailand Environment [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Salisbury, NC
Nat KunklangdoneCommunications and Knowledge Management Officer – [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Vermillion, SD
Koreeyor ManuchaeAdvocacy Coordinator – Migrant Rights Promotion Working Group [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: SAFE Harbor
Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Mueda NawanatLegal Consultant and Coordinator – Development Center for Children + Community Network, Mekong Youth [email protected]
Fellowship Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: SAFE HarborFellowship City: Missoula, MT
Kantamat PalawatProject Development Officer – The Education for Development [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of the Superintendent of Des Moines Public SchoolsFellowship City: Des Moines, IA
Pakpoom PhonpisitManaging Director – Pimann Inn [email protected] Theme: Economic EmpowermentFellowship Placement: SURF Incubator
Fellowship City: Seattle, WA
Dara TaengkliangCore Member – Togetherness for Equality and [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: One IowaFellowship City: Des Moines, IA
Montra VesarachSenior Program Officer – Thai Social Enterprise [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Georgia Micro Enterprise NetworkFellowship City: Atlanta, GA
T U N I S I ANizar BaassoussiProject Manager – Explore and Development [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Refugee
Women’s AllianceFellowship City: Seattle, WA
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Dhikra ElhidriTechnical Advisor – Association pour le Developpement Durable [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Grameen
FoundationFellowship City: Seattle, WA
Lilia LahmarPresident – [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Young Women Empowered
Fellowship City: Seattle, WA
T U R K E YSemra CaglarManager – Van Metropolitan [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Maryland
Commission for WomenFellowship City: Rockville, MD
Unal SaymanActing Director – Regional Environmental Center [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Georgetown University Energy PrizeFellowship City: Washington, DC
Ozge Sönmez VardarEarth Citizenship Program Manager – Yuva [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Office of Oregon State Senator Floyd ProzanskiFellowship City: Salem, OR
U K R A I N EOksana GrechkoDirector – Municipal-Public E-Governance Centre, NGO Podolian Agency for Regional [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Office of Sacramento City Councilmember Jay SchenirerFellowship City: Sacramento, CA
Mariana MatysAssistant Director – Concern [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: Autism SpeaksFellowship City: Washington, DC
Iuliia SerbinaHead of Social and Political Programs – NGO Promotion of Intercultural Cooperation [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: IFESFellowship City: Washington, DC
U R U G U A YInés Aguerre CazesIndependent Agronomist – Departamento Forestal de Facultad de Agronomia (UdelaR)[email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: United States Forest Service, Forest Inventory and AnalysisFellowship City: Amherst, MA
Federico Baraibar BiceraExecutive Director – Corporative Commitment to Recycling [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: Pioneer Valley Planning CommissionFellowship City: Springfield, MA
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Lucía Delbene LezamaBiologist and Masters Degree Student – Centro Latino Americano de Ecolog¡a Social [email protected] Theme: Environmental
SustainabilityFellowship Placement: MacLeish Field Station and Smith CollegeFellowship City: Northampton, MA
Martín Dubourdieu HourcadeAutomation and Electronics Supervisor – Pamer S.A [email protected] Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Fellowship Placement: New England EnvironmentalFellowship City: Amherst, MA V I E T N A M
Thiem BuiDeputy Director of General Affairs Department – Institute for Legislative Studies, National Assembly of [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process
and GovernanceFellowship Placement: Bipartisan Policy Center – United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationFellowship City: Washington, DC
Quoc Dang LyDirector – Thach Ngoc Tuoi Social [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: Community Food
and Agriculture Coalition Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Yen LeFinancial Analyst – Danang Development Investment [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Metropolitan Planning CouncilFellowship City: Chicago, IL
Hoa LoSpecialist – Hochiminh Communist Youth Union Sonla [email protected] Theme: Legislative Process and Governance
Fellowship Placement: City GovernmentFellowship City: Scott Township, PA
Quyen LuuReseacher – Institute of Energy [email protected] Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City Government
Fellowship City: Hermosa Beach, CA
Mai PhamMarketing and Fundraising Officer – [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Assistive Technology Resource Centers of HawaiiFellowship City: Honolulu, HI
Thu Ngo VuProject Spokesperson and Coordinator – Global Engagement [email protected] Theme: Economic Empowerment
Fellowship Placement: Little Rock Convention + Visitors Bureau, Arkansas Department of Parks + Tourism, Little Rock ToursFellowship City: Little Rock, AR
Van Thai NguyenExecutive Director – Save Vietnam’s [email protected] Theme: NGO DevelopmentFellowship Placement: National Wildlife
Federation Fellowship City: Missoula, MT
Dao BuiResearcher – [email protected] Theme: Environmental SustainabilityFellowship Placement: City Government
Fellowship City: Tulsa, OK
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PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS ALUMNI IMPACT AWARDS
Ken Chartrand Re-entry Case Manager – Franklin County House of Corrections
Greenfield, Massachusetts USA
International Fellowship 2015 Rwanda and Uganda
Ken is a re-entry case manager at the Franklin County House of Corrections in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He works on rehabilitation and recon-ciliation issues for post-release and re-integration for inmates.
Ken hosted a fellow from Rwanda and subsequently traveled to both Rwanda and Uganda. He worked with his fellow on a post-conflict reconciliation and restorative justice project in which released prisoners related to the war in Rwanda are returning home to small communities to live in close proximity with their former victims. Through his participation in the Professional Fellows program, Ken has helped make connections between people in Massachusetts and Rwanda and the model of re-integration he uses in his work is now being applied in Rwanda.
Congratulations to the 2015 Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Award winners.
The Alumni Impact Awards recognize the positive contributions of former Professional Fellows Program partici-pants. The 2015 winners were selected from a large pool of applicants and nominees, and have demonstrated an outstanding and continued commitment to their communities and countries.
The Alumni Impact Award includes round-trip travel for the Professional Fellows Congress, during which their accomplished will be recognized at the U.S. Department of State. They will also be active participants throughout the Congress, sharing their PFP experience during a panel discussion and taking part in many sessions. We encourage participants to seek out the Alumni Impact Awardees during breaks in the schedule to engage with them about your – and their – work.
Darin Zeidan HusseinPrograms Manager – Palestinian Territories Education for Employment
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
US Fellowship Placement Organization 2011 University of Michigan
Darin works for Education for Employment, an NGO in Ramallah that helps young people find employ-ment and encourages budding entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. Darin credits her fellowship at the University of Michigan with helping her to understand the role of career centers, particularly at universities, and providing coaching services for young entrepreneurs. Based on her work at a local American incubator, Darin has adapted the same model and incorporated a similar program as part of the services that Education for Employment provides to young Palestinian entrepreneurs.
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Josh SlotkinCo-founder – University of Montana Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society (PEAS)
Missoula, Montana USA
International Fellowship: 2013-2014 Thailand
Josh is a Co-Founder of a local foods movement in Montana and is the Co-Founder of the Garden City Harvest Program in Missoula, Montana. He is a strong proponent of community-based agriculture, and worked with a Professional Fellow from Thailand to create economic opportunities through agriculture for Burmese refugees on the Thai border. He sees the process of growing food together as a way to build communities and lift people up.
Andrey Tikhonov NGO Representative
Arkhangelsk, Russia
US Fellowship Placement Organization: 2013 Chicago Lighthouse
A longtime activist for disability rights, Andrey cred-its his fellowship at Chicago Lighthouse with helping him in his work with an NGO that provides persons with disabilities various forms of rehabilitation and teaches them independent living skills. Since his return from his fellowship he continues to advocate tirelessly for disability rights and he maintains ties with his former host organization and continues to create linkages through co-projects.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATEThe State Department is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for the international rela-tions of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. Created in 1789, the Department was the first executive department established. The State Department currently employs 19,000 U.S.-based employees and over 50,000 people in 190 countries. The State Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States abroad and is responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the United States.
The Department is led by the Secretary of State, who is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The current Secretary of State is John Kerry. The Secretary of State is the first Cabinet official in the order of precedence and in the presidential line of succession. For more information on the history of the State Department, U.S. diplomacy, and U.S. foreign-policy, please visit history.state.gov or www.usdiplomacy.org/history/overview/statedept.php.
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS (ECA)The Congressional mandate of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) at the U.S. Department of State is “to increase mutual under-standing between people of the United States and other countries...and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations” (Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchanges Act of 1961). ECA engages youth, educators, and rising leaders in the United States and countries in the developed and developing world through a range of academic, sports, cultural, and professional exchange programs.
To conduct the Professional Fellows Program in 2015, the Department of State has partnered with 14 organizations: American Council of Young Political Leaders, American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc., Hands Along the Nile Development Services, Inc., International Center for Journalists, Inc., International City-County Management Association, Institute for Training and Development, Legacy International, National Committee on US-China Relations, Smith College, University of Montana System, University of Oklahoma, WorldChicago, World Learning, and WSOS Community Action Commission.
ECA has nearly one million alumni around the world, including more than 50 Nobel Laureates and over 350 current and former heads of state and government. One-third of member states of the United Nations are currently led by ECA alumni. For more information, visit www.exchanges.state.gov and www.alumni.state.gov.
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PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM The Professional Fellows Program provides fo-cused professional development and support to emerging leaders working in the fields of Economic Empowerment, NGO Development, Legislative Process and Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Tolerance and Conflict Resolution. The Professional Fellows Program provides partici-pants with 4-6 week practical fellowships to broaden their professional expertise. Placed in private, nonprofit, and government offices, Professional Fellows learn how issues in their respective fields are addressed in the United States, interact with a broad network of colleagues, and develop a deeper understanding of Americans and American society. The program offers a unique opportunity for inter-national Fellows and their American colleagues to work together to address issues of shared importance, develop new insights into professional approaches to common issues, and broaden their understanding of foreign working environments, practices, and society.
The 2015 Professional Fellows Program is supporting 462 international Fellows from more than 50 coun-tries and territories, and reciprocal visits by more than 130 American participants. During the Fall 2015 program, 240 Professional Fellows from 44 countries participated in fellowships in 31 American states and the District of Columbia.
At the conclusion of the Professional Fellowship Program, Fellows participate in a Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC. The Congress marks the culmination of the program and provides a forum for Fellows to share experiences, insights, and ideas, and explore ways to incorporate their learning and expertise into concrete and innovative activities upon returning home.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF CITIZEN EXCHANGES
PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS DIVISION STAFF
Linnéa AllisonLinnéa Allison is a program officer in the ECA Professional Fellows Division working on a global portfolio of exchange programs. Her career has been spent in the field of international education and development with a special emphasis on higher education. Linnéa served with the first Peace Corps group in the Republic of Moldova. In addition to her volunteer service, she spent 3 years as the Moldova country director for a large non-profit organization. Linnéa has an undergraduate degree in history from Muhlenberg College and a master’s degree in orga-nizational leadership from Georgetown University.
Karin BrandenburgKarin Brandenburg is a program officer in the ECA Professional Fellows Division and works primarily on the South and Central Asia programs. Prior to coming to the State Department, she worked in the field of international development pertaining to rule of law technical assistance in the regions of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet region. She received a bache-lor’s degree in political science with an emphasis on Soviet politics from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and completed a master’s degree in government at the University of Texas at Austin. Karin grew up in West Germany and has studied Russian and lived abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia.
David GustafsonDavid Gustafson is a program specialist in the ECA Professional Fellows Division. He has been with the US Department of State since 2002. David earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northwestern University. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali and spent 10 years in the United States Navy Reserve.
Carol HerreraCarol Herrera is a program officer in the ECA Professional Fellows Division and has worked in the Office of Citizen Exchanges since December 2001. Her core responsibilities include the evaluation of grant proposals and the management of profession-al exchange programs involving participants from dozens of Latin American and African countries. Prior to joining the Professional Fellows Division, she managed Fulbright programs for American senior scholars and students going to sub-Saharan Africa. She received a master’s degree in French language and literature at the University of Maryland, College Park. Carol put her language and teaching skills to good use as an instructor at the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso while serving as a
Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to her volunteer service, she served as Peace Corps country director in both the Cormoros and Guinea-Bissau.
Sue LevensteinSue Levenstein is a program specialist in the ECA Professional Fellows Division, working on projects involving Africa, East Asia and the Pacific. Prior to coming to the State Department, Sue worked at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Asia Program where she conducted research and coordinated events on social, political, and economic issues in Northeast, South, and Southeast Asia. She has a master’s degree in international relations and communications from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Tufts University. A California native, Sue spent her formative years in Taipei, Taiwan, and traveled extensively through China and parts of Western Europe. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and French.
Carmelia MacfoyCarmelia Macfoy is a program officer in the ECA Professional Fellows Division working on projects involving the Middle East and North Africa. She is a career Foreign Service Officer with previous postings in Brazil, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Morocco. She has undergraduate degrees in political science and letters from the University of Oklahoma and a mas-ter’s in public management from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Adam MeierAdam Meier is a program officer in the ECA Professional Fellows Division. He has worked for the State Department for more than a decade, first in the Office of the Spokesman, and then in ECA as the Bureau’s primary press officer. Adam now works on exchanges with East Asia and the Pacific, as well as global exchanges. He holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University, and has taught English at a college in China through the Peace Corps.
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2015 PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS BY THE NUMBERS
139 101
Gender
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
8
100
51
30
26
25
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment
NGO Management
Legislative Process and Governance
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment
NGO Management
Legislative Process and Governance
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63
378
Geographic Regions Program Themes
Countries and Territories
1122
495
WI1
AL2
CA17 DC
40
GA3
FL6
KS2
HI6
IA8
IL36
MA28
NC2
MN2
MO2
MD3
MT10
TX1
NV6
NH2
NY5
OK17
OR3
OH7
VA5
WA 10
AZ2
AR3
MI1 PA
4
SD2
TN2
WV1
WI2
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
8
100
51
30
26
25
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment
NGO Management
Legislative Process and Governance
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment
NGO Management
Legislative Process and Governance
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378
Fellowship Placements by State
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2010-2015 PROFESSIONAL FELLOWS BY THE NUMBERS
Gender
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
250
423
487398
427
404
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Rule of Law
Media
Education to Employment
Food Security
Global Health
NGO Management
Women's Empowerment
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment/Young Entrepreneurs
Legislative Process and Governance
1203
559
144
10587
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Rule of Law
Media
Education to Employment
Food Security
Global Health
NGO Management
Women's Empowerment
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment/Young Entrepreneurs
Legislative Process and Governance
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Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
Western Hemisphere
South Central Asia
Middle East North Africa
Europe
East Asia and Pacific
Africa
250
423
487398
427
404
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Rule of Law
Media
Education to Employment
Food Security
Global Health
NGO Management
Women's Empowerment
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment/Young Entrepreneurs
Legislative Process and Governance
1203
559
144
10587
Tolerance and Conflict Resolution
Rule of Law
Media
Education to Employment
Food Security
Global Health
NGO Management
Women's Empowerment
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Empowerment/Young Entrepreneurs
Legislative Process and Governance
107
2039465526
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
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Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
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NEARBY PLACES TO EAT
Art and SoulSouthern contemporary sit-down fare in the Liaison Hotelserves breakfast, lunch and dinner415 New Jersey Avenue, NWwww.artandsouldc.com202-393-7777
Billy Goat TavernChain pub known for burgers and breakfast 7am-3am500 New Jersey Avenue, NWwww.billygoattavern.com202-783-2123
Bistro BisUpscale classic French cuisine 7am-10:30pm15 E Street, NWwww.bistrobis.com202-661-2700
Carmine’s Large sit down restaurant for family style Italian cuisine11:30am-10pm425 7th Street, NWwww.carminesnyc.om202-737-7770
Charlie Palmer SteakHigh-end steakhouse11:30am-10pm101 Constitution Avenue, NWwww.charliepalmer.com202-547-8100
Chipotle Mexican GrillFast-food Mexican cuisine11am-10pmUnion Station food courtwww.chipotle.com
Chop’tFast-food , salads and wraps 10:30am-11pm801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWwww.choptsalad.com
Corner BakeryFast-food sandwiches and pastries7am-6pm500 North Capitol Street, NWwww.cornerbakerycafe.com
District Chop House + BrewerySteaks and craft beer sports bar 11am-11pm509 7th Street, NWwww.districtchophouse.net202-347-3434
Hill Country Barbeque Sit down Texas bbq410 7th Street, NWwww.hillcountrywdc.com202-556-2050
Johnny’s Half ShellUpscale seafood and oyster bar open for lunch and dinner400 North Capitol Street, NWwww.johnnyshalfshell.net202-737-0400
Kelly’s Irish TimesIrish pub, burgers and beer plus a dance floor11am-2am14 F Street, NWwww.kellysirishtimesdc.com202-543-5433
RasikaSophisticated sit down modern Indian 5:30-10:30pm633 D Street, NWwww.rasikarestaurant.com202-637-1222
SeiSushi, Asian small plate11:30am-2pm and 5-10pm444 7th Street, NWwww.seirestaurant.com202-783-7007
SubwayFast-food sandwiches7:30am-9pm550 First Street, NWwww.subway.com202-661-6639
The SourceFine dining Asian-fusion cooking4-11pmwww.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3941202-637-6100
Thai ChiliSit down, modern Thai food11am-10:30pm701 7th Street, NWwww.thaichilidc.com202-393-2905
Uno Pizzeria + GrillChicago-style pizza11am-12amUnion Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NEwww.unos.com
West Wing CaféQuick serve deli , hot and cold sandwiches 7am-8pm300 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Groceries and Snacks
Giant FoodChain supermarket with pharmacy6am-12am (pharmacy 9am-9pm)300 H Street, NEwww.giantfood.com202-548-5100
SafewaySupermarket chain with pharmacy Open 24 hours (pharmacy 9am-9pm)490 L Street, NWwww.local.safeway.com202-719-2435
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The Professional Fellows Program and the Professional Fellows Congress are made possible through grants from the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
