As Director of Education and Advocacy at Kino Border Initiative / Iniciativa Kino para la Frontera, Joanna Williams (SFS'13) advocates for humane, just and workable migration between the U.S. and Mexico. Read More
When Xinran Qi (MSFS'11) arrived on The Hilltop from his home country of China, he knew that he was joining an institution that would enable him to learn from top practitioners in international affairs and security. Read More
Former IMF Practitioner Patricia Brenner (SFS'67) was one of just 25 women enrolled full-time at the School of Foreign Service when she arrived on Georgetown's campus. Coming from a small-town in Missouri, Brenner took advantage of all that her education in the heart of Washington, D.C. had to offer. Read More
Michael Karam (SFS'72, L'76) found a home in Washington, D.C. and at Georgetown. "I came to Washington to come to Georgetown and, as happens with many, I never left," the retired federal tax prosecutor says. Read More
Technology CEO and investor Bud Colligan (SFS'76) arrived at Georgetown never having visited the Hilltop. He had attended a Jesuit high school and knew he wanted to continue his education in the Jesuit tradition. Read More
Kendall Antonelli (SFS ’04) is the first to admit she has made an unconventional career leap since graduating from the SFS. With her husband, Antonelli is president, co-owner and co-founder of a local cheese shop in Austin, Texas. Read More
Former CFO of the World Bank Gary Perlin (SFS ’72) credits his career trajectory to his SFS classes. His SFS education also gave him the analytical skills necessary to understand both economics and policy implications, which came to define Perlin’s professional life. Read More
Former Undersecretary of State for Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky (SFS'77) has applied her SFS education to many different fields, from government work to the business world and academia. During her tenure at the State Department, she worked on human rights issues, the environment, and the international drug trade. At SFS, Dobriansky says, she gained “the knowledge of history and political science theory as well as the practical skills” necessary to tackle these complex interdisciplinary issues. Read More
Former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Anne Richard (SFS’82) admits she arrived at Georgetown unsure of whether or not she could succeed. But, with the help of encouraging professors, Richard discovered a talent for writing and a passion for public service. Read More
Play Youtube Video CNN Senior National Correspondent Alex Marquardt (SFS ’04) did not know that he would pursue a career in journalism when he graduated… Read More
