SFS Stories
Alumni
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From cybersecurity to sports writing: SFS alumna Lauren Boas Hayes (SFS’13) charts a unique course
From SFS to the Phillies beat, alumna Lauren Boas Hayes (SFS’13) has forged a unique professional journey in cybersecurity and sports writing.
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A canceled internship led Talia Martin (SFS’27) to a new mentor and deepened French language skills
When her summer internship at the U.S. Department of State was canceled, Talia Martin (SFS’27) became one of those affected by the federal government workforce reduction.
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The future of foreign aid: doing less with less
Jeremy Konyndyk (MSFS’03) urges the humanitarian sector to use this drastic funding shortage to do with less by focusing on localization, rethinking the humanitarian financial architecture and mustering the political will to let go of traditional habits and turf battles.
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The future of foreign aid: leading the re-imagining
Professor Shantayanan Devarajan encourages the United States to continue to lead in development of ideas for re-imagining aid, regardless of whether its funding contribution has decreased.
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The future of foreign aid: humanitarian reset in Ukraine
Anna Khandros (GHD’19) reflects on her experience with humanitarian aid delivery in Ukraine that had to quickly adapt when U.S. funding ended overnight.
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The future of foreign aid: rebuilding better
Raj Kumar (SFS’97), founding president and editor-in-chief of Devex, discusses what kind of opportunities the immense changes provide to improve the way international development and aid are structured and delivered.
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Jeff Krilla (SFS’91) receives Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism
SFS instills a lasting commitment to service—exemplified by Jeffrey Krilla (SFS’91), honored for heroism with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
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SFS alumni celebrate Reunion Weekend 2025
SFS welcomed alumni, families and friends to a lively reception during Reunion Weekend 2025.
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SFS journalist alumni tell the world’s stories
Many SFS alumni become journalists, driven by a shared call to inform. We spoke with several about their paths, lessons and lasting SFS impact.
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SFS navigates the career disruptions amid 2025 federal government changes
Executive actions concerning the federal workforce and funding had a substantial impact on the SFS community. SFS responded quickly to bring together the SFS community in support for the affected individuals.