Oral Histories
School of Foreign Service alumni have been making an impact in the world for over 100 years. This is a collection of their stories told in their own words.
Richard Hluchan (SFS’71)
Throughout his career as a land use and environmental lawyer, Richard Hluchan (SFS’71) has used Georgetown’s Jesuit values, and in particular our commitment to being People for Others, as guiding…
Amb. Mike Hammer (SFS’85)
U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Mike Hammer (SFS’85) describes a strong sense of community among SFS graduates in diplomacy.
Jane Ogle (SFS’67)
Jane Ogle (SFS'67) speaks about her experience at SFS as one of only 25 women in her graduating class.
Brent Stackhouse (SFS’03)
Brent Stackhouse (SFS'03), the Managing Director of Mount Sinai Ventures, speaks about his experience on the Hilltop and how welcoming everyone was.
Phil Verveer (SFS’66)
Retired antitrust lawyer Phil Verveer (SFS'66) shares insights from his distinguished career and gives advice to students.
Amb. John W. Blaney III (MSFS’75)
Ambassador John W. Blaney III (MSFS'75) talking about his career pivot from the military to the U.S. State Department.
Ilan Arboleda (SFS’97)
Award winning film producer Ilan Arboleda (SFS'97) explains how his SFS experience informs his work and motivates him to make films for social change.
Wilbert Luck (SFS’57)
Wilbert Luck (SFS'57) talks about how studying international affairs at Georgetown launched his career at the State Department.
Technical Program Manager at VeriSign Angelique Finan (MSFS’94)
Angelique Finan (MSFS'94), Technical Program Manager at VeriSign talks about her friendships at Georgetown.
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kana Television Elias Schulze (SFS’07, MSFS’08)
Elias Schulze (SFS'07, MSFS'08), Co-founder and Managing Director of Kana Television, talks about how SFS trained him for opportunities in various African countries.