SFS Stories
Master of Global Human Development
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Alumni Spotlight: Soham Banerji (GHD’17)
Soham Banerji (GHD’17), a seasoned professional in the international development sector and currently working with Ernst & Young (EY) in Boston, shares his journey and insights for current and prospective students. With a rich background in international development, including work with USAID, the World Bank and Land O’Lakes Venture37, Banerji brings a wealth of experience…
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Alumni Spotlight: Shea Flynn (GHD’20)
Shea Flynn (GHD’20) joined GHD with five years of experience working in the global public health sector in Togo and Washington, D.C. A few months into her first semester at GHD, Shea began to realize that as more companies transition towards sustainable and equitable business practices, the private sector presents an abundance of exciting opportunities to…
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GHD students spend summer engaging internationally
After year one, GHD students intern worldwide, applying classroom learning and gaining skills to launch careers in global development.
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Dion Romano (GHD’24) gains hands-on experience with development through GHD
Dion Romano (GHD’24) came to Georgetown from the Philippines to pursue a master in global human development (GHD).
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A Transformative Journey: Claudia Gonzalez’s UNHCR Internship in Mexico
When Claudia Gonzalez and Jared Stein, second-year students at the Global Human Development Program (GHD) at Georgetown University, started their internship journey with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Mexico, it wasn’t just a summer placement, but a step into the fields that they are passionate about. “I’ve always been drawn to understanding refugee and…
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Welcoming GHD’s Newest Associate Professor
GHD welcomes its newest Associate Professor of the Practice of Development, Dr. Ekin Birol. Dr. Birol is no stranger to GHD. She previously served as an adjunct professor, Capstone Advisor, and Global Social Innovation Lab mentor for 2 years at GHD. “I am honored to have this opportunity to serve GHD students. Their optimism, curiosity…
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GHD Students Rock the Rocket Pitch
10 GHD students participated in this year’s annual “Rocket Pitch” competition, hosted by Georgetown Entrepreneurship. The elevator pitch-style competition challenged students to come up with a new idea and “pitch” it in two minutes. The competition was open to any student across campus and had thousands of dollars in prize money at stake. A team…
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Alumni Spotlight: Foluyinka Fakoya (GHD’19)
Prior to joining GHD, Foluyinka Fakoya (GHD’19) worked in the international education field for three years, first as a public school teacher in her home country Nigeria, then at The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre, where she conducted policy research on the Nigerian education system and supported program intervention scale-up. She now serves as an Advocacy Specialist…
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Abdul-Washeru Alhassan (GHD’23) Selected as a Frédéric Bastiat Fellow
The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is a one-year, competitive fellowship program awarded to graduate students around the world attending graduate degree programs in a variety of fields including economics, law, political science, and public policy. The Mercatus Center, based out of George Mason University, is considered the world’s premier university source for market-oriented ideas. With a…
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Financial Inclusion, Ethical Leadership, and Fiction Writing: Spotlight on Professor Mohini Malhotra
As part of the Global Human Development’s initiative to feature the diverse voices and perspectives of our students, faculty, alumni, and as well as provide program highlights and a glimpse into life at GHD, we sat down to talk with one of our professors, Mohini Malhotra. Professor Mohini Malhotra’s work experience is as interesting as she…