Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Alumni

Adriana Laguna

London, United Kingdom
Low Carbon Technologies & External Engagement Senior Manager at UK Power Networks
Renewables & Environment

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2008
Master's Degree, Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México   1999 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, B.Sc. Industrial Engineering (First-Class Honours)

Experience
UK Power Networks   March 2015 - Present
UK Power Networks   April 2014 - February 2015
UK Power Networks   July 2012 - March 2014
Acciona Energy   May 2010 - May 2012
Ministry of Energy, Mexico   May 2009 - May 2010
MGM International   2008 - 2009
Microsoft Corporation   October 2004 - May 2007

Skills
Energy, Sustainable Development, Energy Efficiency, Photovoltaics, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy, Policy, Wind, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Carbon, Solar Energy, Cleantech, Energy Management

Agnieszka Kowalska

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Experienced Manager and Advisor
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1998
MIA, International Banking and Finance

Bridgewater College   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Dutton High School   1992 — 1993

Experience
Doradztwo Gospodarcze   January 2012 - Present
Empik Media & Fashion   July 2013 - January 2015
Enterprise Investors   October 2006 - December 2011
Enterprise Investors   December 2004 - September 2006
ING   1998 - 2000

Skills
Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Banking, Mergers, Investments, P&L Management, Corporate Finance, Customer Relations, Business Planning, Restructuring, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, M&A experience, Emerging Markets, Negotiation, Strategy, Structuring, LBO, Credit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Retail, Strategic Planning, Private Equity

Akanksha Khatri

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Community Lead and Global Leadership Fellow at World Economic Forum
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2011
Master of International Affairs, International Economic Policy

MICA, Ahmedabad   2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing

Jawaharlal Nehru University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Korean, English Literature

Experience
World Economic Forum   October 2013 - Present
World Economic Forum   July 2013 - Present
World Economic Forum   September 2012 - June 2013
World Economic Forum   June 2011 - August 2012
Inter-American Development Bank   August 2011 - December 2011
Sandhya Prakash Limited   January 2010 - June 2010
Hindustan Times   June 2008 - December 2009
Hindustan Times   April 2007 - June 2007

Skills
International Relations, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Policy, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, International..., Stata, Editing, Communication, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Report Writing, Research

Alan Stern

London, United Kingdom
Consultant
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1966 — 1968
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Lawrence University   1962 — 1966
Bachelors of Arts, Cum Laude, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
Self Employed   Chief Credit Officer, International Private Banking GroupMerrill Lynch International BankMarch 1990 - December 2001
Continental Bank   March 1971 - September 1988

Skills
Diplomacy, NGOs, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Policy Analysis, International Security, Africa, French, Foreign Policy, International..., Capacity Building, Financial Risk, Political Science, Public Policy, Risk Management, Financial Services, Change Management, International...

Albert Saporta

Genève, Canton de Genève, Switzerland
Owner, AIM&R
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1983 — 1984
MIA, International Relations and Affairs

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1982 — 1983
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

New York University   1981 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics & Management

Menlo College   1980 — 1981
Associate of Arts (AA), tennis, swimming pool, BBQ, parties

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis   1978 — 1980
DEUG, Mathematics and Physics

Experience
EspR   April 2015 - Present
AIM&R   1994 - Present
IFM, London   1991 - 1994
UBS   1988 - 1991
Merrill Lynch   September 1985 - September 1988
Banque Paribas   September 1984 - September 1985

Skills
suntanning on the beach, powder skiing, jamming in NY jazz clubs

Albert Saporta

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Managing Director @ EspR
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1983 — 1984
Master’s Degree, International Affairs and Economics

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1982 — 1983
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

New York University   1981 — 1982
Bachelor’s Degree, Management and Economics

Menlo College   1980 — 1981
Associate’s Degree, Tennis, Swimming Pool, Suntanning, and BBQ parties

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis   1978 — 1980
DEUG, Mathematics and Physics

Experience
EspR   Managing DirectorEspRMay 2015 - Present
AIM&R   1994 - Present
IFM   1991 - 1994
UBS   1988 - 1991
Merrill Lynch   1985 - 1988
BANQUE PARIBAS   1984 - 1985

Aleksey Martynyuk

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Recent Graduate
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
MIA

Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation   2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Urban Planning

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   2010 — 2012
Graduate Coursework, International Economics

City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, 3.5

Handelshochschule Leipzig   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, MBA and German Language Courses

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad, Economics

Colegio de España   2007 — 2008
Certificate, Spanish Language


Skills
Econometrics, ArcGIS, Urban Planning, Policy Analysis, Spanish, International Relations, Research, Stata, Economics, Public Speaking

Alessandra LEPORE

France
Relations extérieures de l'UE (Asie/Pacifique et EuroMED), politiques européennes (RDI, éducation, coop. décentralisée)
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2014 — 2014
Introduction to Sustainable Development (COURSERA ONLINE COURSES)

Universiteit Leiden   2014 — 2014
The Changing Global Order (COURSERA ONLINE COURSES)

Sciences Po   2009 — 2011
Master en Affaires internationales et européens

Université catholique de Louvain   2009 — 2011
Master en Relations internationales et études européens – Diplomatie et résolution des conflits

Università degli Studi di Milano   2002 — 2006
Licence en Médiation linguistique et culturelle

Experience
Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur   February 2013 - Present
European Commission, DG JRC (Joint Research Centre)   April 2012 - July 2012
European Institute for Asian Studies   March 2012 - July 2012
European External Action Service   November 2011 - January 2012
Conseil régional de Picardie   January 2011 - July 2011
HUGO BOSS Ticino SA   November 2006 - September 2009
UNICEF   2007 - 2009

Skills
Policy Analysis, Union européenne, International Relations, Français, Anglais, Public Relations, Relations..., European Union

Alexandre Berthaud

Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
CEO en ESavings.club SA
Information Technology and Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2003
Master of International Affairs, Economic and Political Development, Minor: International Economic Policy

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   1998 — 2003
Master's degree, Development Economics and International Development, Dual Degree with Columbia University - SIPA

PUC-Rio   2000 — 2001
Certificate of Studies Abroad, Latin American and Brazilian Economy

Experience
E-Savings.club SA   February 2015 - Present
United Nations - Universal Postal Union   July 2011 - January 2015
The World Bank   March 2011 - July 2011
Inter-American Dialogue   January 2011 - March 2011
Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas   June 2010 - December 2010
IFC - International Finance Corporation   October 2009 - June 2010
The World Bank   January 2009 - June 2010
AMUCSS - Envíos Confianza   December 2007 - January 2009
AMUCSS   June 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Financial Inclusion, Cambio organizacional, Capacity Building, Economic Development, Estrategia, Change Management, Estrategia empresarial, Cooperación..., International Project..., Desarrollo económico, Public Policy, International Relations, Multi-Cultural Team..., Strategic Planning, Program Management, Emerging Markets, International..., Management Consulting, Business Development, Economics, Strategy, Business Planning, Negotiation, Planificación..., Policy Analysis, Servicios financieros, Financial Services, Relaciones..., Desarrollo empresarial, Gestión de proyectos, Business Strategy, Latin America, Microfinance, Project Management

Alexey Larionov

Russian Federation
Key Account Manager at Lamoda Group
Internet

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA/MIA Dual Degree, Finance, General

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
MIA, Finance

Experience
Lamoda Group   May 2014 - Present
Rocket Internet South Africa   June 2012 - November 2012
Bonsport.ru Russian Internet Startup   November 2011 - June 2012
LLC Kupishoes / Lamoda.ru   September 2011 - March 2012
Russia Partners Management LLC   June 2010 - August 2010
JPMorgan Chase   November 2005 - May 2009

Skills
Emerging Markets, Management, Economics, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Investments, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Banking, Business Development, Valuation, Private Equity, Venture Capital

Ali Aslan

Berlin Area, Germany
TV Host, Moderator, Journalist, Public Speaker
Broadcast Media

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1999 — 2001

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1999 — 2000

Georgetown University   1994 — 1996

Boston University   1992 — 1994

Experience
Deutsche Welle   January 2012 - December 2014
Federal German Government   2006 - 2012
Freelance   2003 - 2006
ABC News   1996 - 2003
CNN   1995 - 1996

Skills
Public Speaking, Policy, Journalism, Radio, Politics, International Relations, Spokesperson, Breaking News, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Leadership, News Writing

Ali El Idrissi

London, United Kingdom
VP Impact Investing/Social Finance @J.P. Morgan ¦ Board of Advisor @Looly's ¦ Teach @Sciences Po
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2007
Master of International Affairs (MIA), International Economics and Finance

Sciences Po   2005 — 2007
Master, Finance & Strategy

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)
Bachelor, Philosophy

Université Paris Dauphine
Bachelor, Economics and Finance

Experience
J.P. Morgan   January 2012 - Present
LOOLY'S   August 2013 - Present
Sciences Po   November 2013 - Present
Columbia University in the City of New York   April 2012 - Present
J.P. Morgan   January 2008 - January 2012
Merrill Lynch, New York   January 2007 - June 2007
Procter & Gamble, Casablanca (Morocco)   June 2004 - September 2004

Skills
Investment Banking, Energy, Social Finance, Oil, Corporate Finance, Emerging Markets

Alla Kuznetsova

Moscow, Russian Federation
Executive coach and trainer, Russia
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2002 — 2004
M.A., Organizational Psychology and Leadership

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1994
MA, Public Administration

Московский Государственный Педагогический Институт Иностранных Языков им. Мориса Тореза (МГПИИЯ)   1980 — 1985
MA, English

Experience
3wayC   December 2004 - Present
Berlitz   August 2006 - May 2009
Columbia University Medical Center   October 1997 - May 2003

Skills
Organizational..., Talent Management, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Leadership Development, MBTI, Team Leadership, Leadership, Career Development, Management, Personal Development, International Relations, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Executive Management

Andrea Bleau

United Kingdom
Entrepreneur Global
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2005
MA, INT. Studies and Economic Development

Université Paris-Sorbonne   1999 — 2001
L3, Social/International Sciences

The Ohio State University   1997 — 2000
B.S./B.A., International Studies and Economics/ Performing Arts

Experience
MMVII corp   February 2007 - Present
Condé Nast   November 2005 - May 2006
BBDO   October 2003 - December 2004

Andrea Karpati

London, United Kingdom
Head of Policy at ClimateKIC
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2011
Master of Public Administration

Centre Européen de Recherches Internationales et Stratégiques   2008 — 2009

Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem   1995 — 2001
Master of Science

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1999 — 2000

Experience
Climate-KIC   November 2014 - Present

Skills
Research, Public Policy, Corporate Social..., Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Strategy, Grants, Sustainable Development, Innovation Development, Climate Change, Management, Program Management, Government

Andrea Pinna

Luxembourg
Senior Adviser Climate Change. Country Manager, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1993 — 1994
MIA, Global Environmental Policy

Experience
European Investment Bank   June 2011 - Present
The World Bank   June 2002 - March 2008
UNFCCC Secretariat   March 1994 - June 2002

Skills
Renewable Energy, Project Finance, Carbon Management, Energy Management, Carbon Markets, Economics, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability Reporting, CDM, Environmental Impact..., Corporate Social..., Capacity Building, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Waste Management, Biomass, Carbon Footprinting, Policy Analysis, Solar Energy, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Emissions Trading, Energy Policy, NGOs, International..., Environmental..., Sustainable Energy, International Relations, Water, Energy, Economic Development, Climate Change, Carbon

Andrea Rasca

Milan Area, Italy
Food Ambassador
International Trade and Development

Education
University of London   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MSc), Sustainable Development: Poverty Reduction

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2006
Specialization, Trade Development

Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy   2001 — 2002
MA, International Relations

上智大学   1995 — 1997
Sophia University. ETP Executive Training Program, Business Administration

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   1989 — 1994
BA, Business Administration

Universidad Pontificia Comillas   1992 — 1993
Ba -Erasmus, Business Administration

Liceo Scientifico   1982 — 1988
Diploma Scientifico, Diploma di Liceo Scientifico

Experience
Mercato Metropolitano   January 2015 - Present
SDS - QB mercato e cucina   August 2009 - April 2011
Equilibri Onlus   2006 - 2011
Cremamore Japan   2006 - 2011
Bridge That Gap   2004 - 2011
Eataly Japan kk   December 2007 - December 2008
Foodies   2006 - 2008
Aquaconcept   January 2000 - 2007
Paralleli   1997 - 2002
JMAC   1996 - 1997

Skills
Diplomacy, Spanish, New business development, Economics, Start-ups, International Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategia, International Trade, English, Strategic Communications, International Business, Marketing Strategy, French, Negotiation, International..., International Affairs, New Business Development, Marketing internazionale, Management Consulting, Retail, Public Relations, Start-up, Strategia di marketing, International Relations, European Union, Intercultural..., Italian, Strategy, Corporate Social...

Andrea Shen

London, United Kingdom
Senior Analyst at Montanaro Asset Management Limited
Investment Management

Education
University of Glasgow   2009 — 2010
MLitt, Arts of China, Distinction

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1994
MIA, International Political Economy

Brown University   1988 — 1992
BA, International Relations & East Asian Studies, Magna cum laude

国際基督教大学
Summer program, Japanese Language Program

Experience
Montanaro Asset Management Limited   January 2012 - Present
Arc Associates   June 2011 - January 2012
Lehman Brothers   2006 - 2007
Government of Singapore Investment Corp   1998 - 2005
Bear Stearns   1997 - 1998
Lehman Brothers   1994 - 1997

Skills
Portfolio Management, Equities, Alternative Investments, Industry Research, Financial Modeling, Equity Research, Equity Valuation, Industrial Sector, Investment Banking, Luxury goods sector, Industry research, Hedge Funds, Investment Management, Arts, Asset Managment, Industrial sector, Asset Management, Investments, Emerging Markets, IT services sector

Andres Dussan

London, United Kingdom
Founder/CEO at Apropos.ito
Entertainment

Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra
Corporate Governance

Harvard University
Executive Education, Value Creation through Effective Boards

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1998
Master, International Affairs

Universidad de Los Andes   1985 — 2001
BSc, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Apropos.ito   August 2009 - Present
Apropos Down Dog   July 2012 - Present
Ashoka's Citizen Base initiative   January 2008 - February 2009
Ashoka   2003 - December 2007
Opcion Colombia   2001 - 2005
Universidad de los Andes   2000 - 2002
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano   1998 - 2000
UNDP   1997 - 1997
Opcion Colombia   1993 - 1995
Presidency of Colombia   1992 - 1993

Skills
Management, Start-ups, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Research, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Fundraising, Program Management, International..., Project Management, Business Strategy

Andrew Zielinski

London, United Kingdom
Head of HR Change at Deutsche Bank
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1999 — 2001
Masters in Public Administration (MPA), Management, International Affairs Policy

Tufts University   1992 — 1995
BA, English (Literature)

Experience
Deutsche Bank   September 2015 - Present
Molten   June 2011 - July 2015
Molten   January 2007 - May 2011
Deloitte Consulting   July 2001 - November 2006
Panama Canal Authority (ACP)   June 2000 - August 2000
Caesar & Washburn   October 1997 - August 1999
Teach For America   August 1995 - June 1997

Skills
Program Management, Operational Improvement, Organizational..., Performance Management, Energy, Change Management, Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Talent Management, Management Consulting, Performance Improvement, Consulting, Organizational Design, Leadership Development

Andris Liepins

Latvia
CEO Riga airport
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Riga Business School, RTU   2006 — 2009
EMBA

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1997
MIA, Economics

University of Latvia   1994 — 1996
MPA

Experience
Riga International Airport   November 2014 - Present
airBaltic   November 2011 - November 2014
Ministry of Economics   2001 - November 2014

Skills
International Relations, International..., Politics, Policy, Macroeconomics, Public Administration, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Economic Development, Management Consulting, European Union, Diplomacy, Economics, Political Science, Capacity Building

Andy Dry

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Director Corporate Finance at Vimpelcom
Telecommunications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1978 — 1980
M.I.A., International Economics

American University   1974 — 1978
B.A., International Relations/Asian Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1976 — 1977
Certificate in Tamil, College Year in India Program

Experience
Vimpelcom   January 2012 - Present
VimpelCom   July 2011 - June 2012
Vimpelcom   2010 - December 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland   2007 - 2008
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.   1996 - 2007
Chase Manhattan Bank   1986 - 1995
Booz Allen Hamilton   1993 - 1994
Irving Trust Company   1980 - 1986

Skills
Strategy, Restructuring, Investments, Banking, Corporate Finance, Management, Capital Markets, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leveraged Finance, Leadership, Debt Restructuring

Anita Kirpalani

Paris Area, France
Director of development and partnerships at Passeport Avenir
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Masters, International Affairs

Sciences Po   2007 — 2009
Masters, Public Affairs

   2005 — 2007
Maitrise, English and American language, literature and civilization

   2005 — 2006
BA, Political Science

Lycee Henri IV   2003 — 2005
Hypokhagne, Khagne, A/L

Experience
PASSEPORT AVENIR   June 2015 - Present
Mission du centenaire de la Première Guerre mondiale   November 2013 - June 2015
Dry Valleys Productions / Gacaca Productions   June 2011 - November 2013
Youphil Media   June 2011 - September 2013
Part2 Pictures   February 2011 - August 2011
Cinétévé   May 2011 - June 2011
Freelance Journalist, Writer & Editor   July 2010 - February 2011
International Federation for Human Rights League (FIDH)   November 2009 - June 2010
Newsweek   January 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Publications, Social Entrepreneurship, Editorial, Magazines, Research, International Relations, Production, Writing, French, Film Production, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Creative Writing, Human Rights, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Management, Editing, Non-profits, Corporate Social..., Journalism, Social Media

Anja Papenfuss

Berlin Area, Germany
Advocacy Officer at DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung)
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2005
Master of International Affairs, Economic and Political Development

Sciences Po   2003 — 2004
Masters, International Affairs

The University of Sheffield   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and French, 1st

Experience
DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung)   September 2014 - Present
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   May 2012 - June 2014
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH   October 2007 - April 2012
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees   September 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Capacity Development, Human Rights, Policy, Social Health Protection, Technical Advice, Donor Relations, Fundraising, NGOs, Social Policy, Policy Advice, Civil Society, Health, Public Relations, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Gender, Vulnerable Groups, International..., Programme Management, Social Protection

Ann Gavaghan

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Health and Public Transport Professional
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Columbia University
MPH, Population and Family Health

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MIA, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
Transport for London   September 2012 - Present
Public Health and Public Transport Professional   September 2012 - Present
U.S. Department of State   2009 - 2012
U.S. Senate   2004 - 2009

Skills
Grants, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Politics, Government, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Policy, Community Development, International..., Human Rights

Ann Wyman

London, United Kingdom
Senior Advisor at Gatehouse Advisory Partners
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1996
Masters, International Economics and Finance

University of Pennsylvania   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, International Relations/French

Experience
Gatehouse Advisory Partners   2012 - Present
AfricInvest Group   2012 - Present
Oxford Analytica   2012 - Present
Tunisian American Enterprise Fund   2012 - Present
Nomura Securities   2010 - 2012
Citi   2005 - 2009
Citi   2003 - 2005
Citi   1999 - 2003
Citi   1996 - 1998

Skills
Investment Banking, Strategy, Policy, Consulting, Management, Financial Markets, Private Equity, International Economics, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, Emerging Markets, Economics, International Relations, Economic Research

Anna (Schuster) Kilpatrick

London, United Kingdom
Senior Associate at The Boston Consulting Group᠎
International Affairs

Education
Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2007 — 2012
International Public Management, Cum laude (top 5%)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2011
visiting graduate student, 4.2

The Australian National University   2008 — 2009
visiting undergraduate student, Distinction

Experience
The Boston Consulting Group   July 2015 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group   October 2013 - June 2015
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation   May 2013 - September 2013
The Boston Consulting Group   September 2012 - February 2013
Sciences Po   January 2012 - June 2012
AMR International   January 2011 - July 2011
Search for Common Ground   September 2010 - December 2010
International Council of Museums   March 2010 - August 2010
Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine   October 2009 - May 2010
Memorial de la Shoah   October 2009 - January 2010

Skills
International..., German, Venture Philanthropy, Stata, Microsoft Office, Impact Evaluation, English, Public Policy, Research, Social Enterprise, Kiswahili, French

Anna Morin

Paris Area, France
Policy Analysis and Organization, Intern at UNEP
International Affairs

Education
Higher School of Economics   2014 — 2015
Master 2, Politics and Economics

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2014 — 2014
Summer Programme for Graduates, Overall Grade : A

University College London, U. of London   2013 — 2015
Master 1, Economy, State and Society: Politics and Security

University of York   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics with International Law & Relations, 2:1

"Prépa Sciences Po"   2009 — 2010

Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel Paris   1998 — 2010
Baccalauréat International, Spécialisation Section Economique et Sociale, Mention Bien

Experience
UNEP   August 2015 - Present
OECD - OCDE   February 2015 - Present
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Moscow   January 2015 - February 2015
Self-Employed   July 2011 - December 2014
Thomson Telecom   July 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Political Science, Political Philosophy, Security Studies, Foreign Affairs, International..., Russian politics, Qualitative Research, Journalism, Social Media, Creativity Skills, Political Risk Analysis, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Financial Sector..., High Pressure..., Multilingual, Learning Quickly

Anne Schulze

Munich Area, Germany
Project Leader at Social Impact Consulting GmbH (Benckiser Stiftung)
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
Master of International Affairs, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, International Development, Economics

ESB Reutlingen   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), German French Dual Degree

Reims Management School / ESC Reims   1999 — 2001
CESEM - Business Administration, International Business

Experience
Social Impact Consulting GmbH (Benckiser Stiftung)   January 2014 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group   April 2005 - November 2013
Common Ground Community   February 2010 - May 2010
TechnoServe   June 2009 - August 2009
The Boston Consulting Group   September 2004 - October 2004
Kindernothilfe e.V.   November 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Management Consulting, Employee Relations, Business Strategy, Organizational..., PMI, Project Management, Consulting, Strategic HR, Workforce Planning, Strategy, HR Transformation, Talent Management, Emerging Markets, Change Management, International...

Annika Thunborg

Austria
Director and Deputy Head of Department of Disarmament and NonProliferation at Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master's degree

Lund University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Experience
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden   August 2013 - Present
CTBTO   January 2007 - July 2013

Skills
Political Science, International Security, Diplomacy, International..., Foreign Policy, Spokesperson, Policy Analysis, International Relations

Anton Andrianov

Ukraine
Managing Director at ISTIL Real Estate
Real Estate

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1998 — 2000
MIA, Finance

51   1990 — 1992
Preparatory school, Mathematics

Experience
ISTIL Real Estate   January 2011 - Present
Parkridge   May 2008 - March 2011
XXI Century Investments   2006 - 2008
industrial union of donbass   2004 - 2006
BLASIG   2000 - 2004

Skills
Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Contracts: FIDIC,..., Negotiation, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Investments, Restructuring, PC: Мicrosoft Office,..., Due Diligence, Valuation, reporting:..., Asset Managment, Investment Properties, Valuation, Budgets, Publications:...

Anton van Schijndel

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
AttorneyatLaw
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1986 — 1988
MIA, International Affairs

University of Amsterdam   1979 — 1986
LL.M., Netherlands law / Public administration

Fundação Getúlio Vargas
International Business (not completed)

Experience
Van Schijndel Law Office   October 2013 - Present
Serviços Academicos Internacionais - SAI   June 2009 - September 2013
Feedstock Participaçoes Ltda.   June 2007 - May 2009
Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer)   August 2005 - November 2006
Brada Kuttner Attorneys Legal and Tax   July 1995 - July 2005
Loeff Claeys Verbeke   July 1988 - May 1993

Skills
Business Strategy, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, International Law, Litigation, European Law, International Business..., Politics, Competition Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dutch, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, International Relations, Contract Law

Antonio Barroso Villaescusa

London, United Kingdom
Senior Vice President at Teneo Intelligence
Research

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2014 — 2018
MPhil/PhD

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
MIA

Centro de Estudios Políticos y Constitucionales   2005 — 2006
Postgraduate Diploma

College of Europe   2003 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Sciences Po   2002 — 2003

Universidad de Granada   1998 — 2003

Experience
Teneo Holdings   April 2013 - Present
Eurasia Group   October 2010 - April 2013
Revenue Watch Institute   June 2010 - November 2010
Center for Political and Constitutional Studies, Ministry of the Presidency   May 2007 - July 2008
Center for Sociological Research, Ministry of the Presidency   January 2006 - April 2007
European Commission (DG TREN)   March 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Research, Public Policy, Diplomacy, English, Politics, International..., Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Qualitative Research, Foreign Policy, European Union, European Markets, International Security, Policy Analysis

Antonio Roldan Mones

London, United Kingdom
Analyst, Europe at Eurasia Group
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Program in Economic Policy Management, Economics and Public Policy, 3.6

Sussex University   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts, International Relations

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2001 — 2006
Economics, International Economics, growth and development

LSE

Experience
Eurasia Group   September 2013 - Present
London School of Economics   October 2012 - Present
European Parliament   August 2009 - June 2011
European Commission   October 2008 - May 2009
IEMed   September 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Economic Policy, Spanish, Analysis, Econometrics, Economic Development, Economics, International Relations, Macroeconomics, International..., Political Science, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Stata, European Union, Political Economy, Politics, Research, Political Risk Analysis, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, French, International Economics, Policy, Government, Energy Policy

Anush Simonyan

Russian Federation
Managing Director at UBS
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1995 — 1996
Master of International Affairs, Economic Policy Management

Experience
UBS Investment Bank   September 2012 - Present
Credit Suisse   November 2009 - September 2012
Merrill Lynch   June 2007 - November 2009
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.   November 1996 - June 2007

Skills
Investment Banking, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Emerging Markets, Structured Products, Private Equity, Structured Finance, Financial Structuring

Ashley Wax

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Evaluation Specialist at UNICEF
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2007
MPA, International Economic and Political Development

University of California, Los Angeles   1997 — 2001
BA, International Development Studies

Experience
UNICEF   November 2013 - Present
MSI International   January 2013 - October 2013
UNICEF   January 2012 - November 2012
UNICEF, Somalia Country Office   November 2011 - December 2011
UNICEF   September 2009 - September 2011
Management Systems International   June 2009 - August 2009
UNICEF, Evaluation Office   July 2007 - May 2009
FilmAid International   November 2006 - May 2007
National Commission of Demobilization, Demilitarization, Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Liberia   September 2006 - January 2007
UNDP, Regional Bureau of Arab States   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Humanitarian, International..., NGOs, International Relations

Baptiste Raymond

Paris Area, France
Senior Associate chez The Boston Consulting Group
Construction

Education
IMD Business School   2012 — 2012
One Planet Leaders Program, with WWF, Certificate

Institut des Hautes Etudes de Défense Nationale (IHEDN)
Titulaire, 73è séminaire Jeunes

Harvard Law School   2010 — 2010
Program on Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management, Certificate

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2010
Master of International Affairs, Environment and Conflict Resolution

Paris School of Economics   2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MSc), Economics

Ecole Normale Supérieure - Ulm   2006 — 2009

Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne   2006 — 2007
Licence3, Sciences Politiques

Lycée Henri IV - Prep School BL (mathematics, philosophy, social sciences)   2004 — 2006

Experience
The Boston Consulting Group   May 2014 - Present
Lafarge   February 2011 - April 2014
New York Peace Institute (formerly Safe Horizon)   September 2010 - December 2010
The Surveyor   November 2009 - November 2010
UNDP Kenya Peace Building and Conflict Prevention Unit   June 2010 - July 2010
CDC CLIMAT   April 2009 - July 2009
Ministère des Finances DGTPE   October 2008 - February 2009
New York Financial Press   July 2008 - September 2008
Ministère de la Défense   December 2006 - June 2007

Barbara Gruber

Berlin Area, Germany
Broadcast Media

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1998 — 2000
Master of International Affairs

Sciences Po   1994 — 1998
Diploma

Friedrich-Ebert-Gymnasium, Bonn

Experience
Deutsche Welle Akademie   May 2014 - Present
Deutsche Welle Akademie   September 2012 - April 2014
Deutsche Welle Akademie   July 2009 - August 2012
Deutsche Welle   March 2001 - June 2009

Skills
Editing, German, French, News Writing, Journalism, Press Releases, Blogging, Radio Broadcasting, Television, Public Relations, Radio, Research, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Producing, New Media, Documentaries, Broadcast, Online Journalism, Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism, Media Relations, Politics

Beatriz Arana

Madrid Area, Spain
President, Energia Communications & Strategic Consultant for CorpComm U.S. market
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2000 — 2002
MIA, Master of International Affairs

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government and French

Experience
Energia Communications, Miami-Madrid   October 2005 - Present
Energía Communications   November 2005 - March 2011
The Spain - US Chamber of Commerce, Inc.   2006 - 2008
Burson-Marsteller   2003 - 2005

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Corporate Social..., Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Spanish, Management, International Relations, Internal Communications, Business Strategy, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Latin America, Strategy, Public Relations

Benjamin Dow

Moscow, Russian Federation
Energy Markets Analyst
Oil & Energy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
MA, International Energy Management and Policy

Middlebury College   1999 — 2003
BA, International Relations, Geography, Russian

Experience
Bloomberg   March 2011 - Present
CK Capital   January 2011 - March 2011
CIS Capital LLC   January 2010 - May 2010
Oil & Gas Eurasia   June 2009 - August 2009
Chartis Marine and Energy Insurance   February 2009 - June 2009
SAIC   July 2005 - June 2008
Internation Institute USDA Graduate School   February 2004 - June 2005
Office of Senator James Jeffords (I-VT)   August 2003 - February 2004

Skills
Program Management, Research, Russian, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint development, Interviewing Skills, International Relations, Public Speaking, Oil Trading, International..., Capital Management, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Energy, Economics, Biofuels, Project Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Petroleum Refining

Benjamin Simmons

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Head, Green Growth Knowledge Platform
Environmental Services

Education
Columbia Law School   1996 — 2000
Juris Doctor

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 2000
Master of International Affairs

Buena Vista University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

Experience
Green Growth Knowledge Platform   September 2012 - Present
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Initiative   September 2008 - August 2012
United Nations Environment Programme   October 2003 - August 2012
Arnold & Porter   November 2000 - September 2003
International Institute for Sustainable Development   January 1997 - December 1999
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)   May 1998 - August 1998
United States Peace Corps   March 1994 - June 1996

Bernardo Navazo López

Madrid Area, Spain
PhD Candidate at King's College London & Head of Defence Affairs at Fundación Alternativas
International Affairs

Education
King's College London, U. of London   2011 — 2013
PhD, War Studies Department

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
Master of International Affairs, Defensa, Democracia, Relaciones Internacionales

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2004 — 2007
Licenciatura, Ciencias Políticas y de la Administración

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   1999 — 2005
Ingeniero Aeronáutico, Aeronaves y Vehículos Espaciales

Fundación Rafael Del Pino

Fundación Rafael Del Pino

Experience
Fundación Alternativas   January 2013 - Present
King's College London (War Studies Department)   October 2011 - Present
Red Horse Strategies   July 2014 - September 2014
XXII IPSA World Congress   2012 - 2012
Eurasia Group   October 2011 - October 2011
Junta de Comunidades de Castilla - La Mancha   October 2010 - July 2011
Foro EEUU Albacete   August 2010 - October 2010
Diana Reyna Re-Election Campaign for New York City Council   May 2009 - November 2009
Norwegian Refugee Council   April 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Desarrollo de..., Economics, Políticas públicas, Investigación..., Evaluación de programas, ONG, Cooperación..., Inglés, Policy Analysis, Ciencias políticas, Análisis, Investigación y..., Análisis legislativo, Research, Política, Politics, Team Leadership, Defence, Relaciones..., International Relations, Qualitative Research, Economía

Bram Cartmell

London, United Kingdom
Director at UBS Investment Bank
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1993 — 1995
MA, Russian/Finance

University of Alaska Fairbanks   1990 — 1993
BA, Journalism/Music

Experience
UBS Investment Bank   Vice PresidentMorgan StanleyJuly 2005 - August 2007
Standard & Poor's   July 1997 - July 2005
American International Group   June 1995 - June 1997

Brandon Mitchener

Brussels Area, Belgium
Corporate Communications Lead, Europe & Mideast at Monsanto
Food Production

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1988 — 1989
Master's of Science in Journalism, International journalism

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1988 — 1989
International Fellows Program, International Relations and Affairs

Universität Basel   1987 — 1988
Non-degree prorgam, political philosophy, international economics, Italian

Wabash College   1984 — 1987
AB summa cum laude, German literature, international relations

Experience
Monsanto   December 2012 - Present
First Solar   March 2009 - November 2012
Avisa Partners   September 2008 - February 2009
New Pangaea SPRL   July 2008 - February 2009
APCO Worldwide   July 2004 - August 2008
Wall Street Journal   September 1995 - July 2004
The International Herald Tribune   September 1992 - September 1995
Dow Jones International Newswires   October 1990 - September 1992
Dow Jones International Newswires   June 1989 - September 1990

Skills
People management, Publishing, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Newspapers, Communication Training, Writing, Stakeholder Relations, Newsletters, European Union, Politics, Storytelling, Corporate Social..., Management, Leadership, Photovoltaics, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Journalism, Policy, Speech Writing, Spokesperson, Food Industry, Public Policy, Strategy, Government, Crisis Management, Strategic Communications, Media Studies, Teaching, International Relations, Business Strategy, Internal Communications, Account Management, Automotive industry, Online Communications, Media Relations, Coaching, Solar Energy, Public Speaking, Message Development, Editing, Stakeholder Management, Communications Planning, Public Affairs, Coalition management

Brian Kean

Russian Federation
Director of Communications and Investor Relations
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1994
MIA, Russian and Political economy

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1988 — 1991
BA, Russian and Political Science

Experience
Ulmart   August 2013 - Present
Skvirel--leading Russian importer of Italian Ceramic Tile   January 2011 - July 2013
M.video (Russia's leading electronic's retailer)   July 2008 - November 2010
Armia Botanikov   September 2007 - July 2008
SPN Ogilvy PR   April 2005 - December 2007
Bridgetown Foods   July 2002 - February 2005
Heineken   1997 - 2000

Skills
Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, SEO, Internal Communications, Leadership, Public Relations

Brice Lefevre

Herzogenaurach, Bayern, Germany
Director Strategic Planning & Research | Strategy | adidas brand at adidas
Sporting Goods

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Master, International Affairs

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne   2007 — 2009
Master of Sciences, Business Management and International Affairs

Fachhochschule Furtwangen - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft   2006 — 2007
BS

Experience
adidas   April 2015 - Present
adidas   April 2013 - April 2015
adidas   February 2011 - April 2013
adidas   January 2010 - February 2011
Adidas Group   July 2009 - February 2010
Adidas Group   April 2008 - September 2008
Air France   June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Finance, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, International Business, Product Management, Market Research, Pricing Optimization, Strategy, Business Development, Analysis, Competitive Analysis

Camilla Pip Karlsen

Odense M, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
Alumni Relations Coordinator at University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
Higher Education

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
MA, International politics, Finance

   2007 — 2010
MA, Journalism

University of Southern Denmark   2002 — 2006
Unviersity of Southern Denmark, BA-degree, Journalism

Experience
University of Southern Denmark   April 2014 - Present
1864-løbet, Vidar Motion Sønderborg   October 2011 - July 2014
Danfoss   January 2011 - March 2014
Plan International   December 2010 - January 2011
Service & Co.   October 2010 - November 2010
Sjællandske Medier   July 2010 - August 2010
24timer   October 2007 - June 2008
Inpublic   January 2008 - May 2008
Sjællandske Medier   November 2007 - February 2008
Sjællandske   2004 - February 2008

Skills
Editorial, News Writing, WordPress, Writing, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Wordpress, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Multimedia, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Photoshop, Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Press Releases, Online Marketing, CMS, FrontPage, InDesign, Social Media

Camilo Charry

Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Île-de-France, France
Master 2 Management Stratégique et International
Management Consulting

Education
Université Paris X Nanterre   2015 — 2016
Master 2 (M2), Management, M2 Management Stratégique et International

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2014
Especialista en Negocios Internacionales con énfasis en Comercio Exterior, Negocios internacionales/Comercio internacional

Universidad Externado de Colombia   2007 — 2011
Economista, Economía

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne

Experience
Duarte Garcia Abogados (DG&A)   April 2013 - July 2014
Contraloría General de la República de Colombia   February 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Négociations, Espagnol, Microsoft Excel, Español, Planification..., Stratégie commerciale, Microsoft Office, Anglais, Sciences économiques, Stratégie marketing, Leadership d'équipe

Carinne Propper

Paris Area, France
Director, Marketing Programmes and Communications at Sterling Commerce
Information Technology and Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1989 — 1991

Carles Jovaní Gil

Bruges Area, Belgium
PhD, Student at the College of Europe MA in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

Education
College of Europe   2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

University of Valencia   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Rights, Democracy and International Justice, Summa cum laude

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2010 — 2011
Master’s Degree, International Relations: Security and Development, A

University of Valencia   2006 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Geography (specialized in political geography), With honours

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Research stay, International Relations and Affairs

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Research stay, International Relations and Affairs

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Academic exchange programme, Geography, A (with honours)

University of Valencia
Bachelor’s Degree, Medicine, 8,5

Experience
University of Valencia   September 2013 - May 2015
University of Valencia   June 2011 - May 2015

Carlo Kostka

Milan Area, Italy
CoHead Group Legal at UniCredit S.p.A.
Banking

Education
Harvard Law School   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1982 — 1984
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Columbia College (NY)   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Collegiate School   1974 — 1978
High School Diploma

Experience
UniCredit   December 2014 - Present
UniCredit   2011 - November 2014
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP   2007 - 2011
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP   2001 - 2007
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP   1997 - 2000
White & Case   1994 - 1997
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP   1991 - 1993
SAIC   1985 - 1987

Skills
Legal Advice, Arbitration, Legal Research, Class Actions, Internal Investigations, Litigation, Financial sanctions, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, International Law

Carlos Calvo Ambel

Brussels Area, Belgium
Policy Analyst for Clean Energy in Transport. Transport & Environment (T&E)
Environmental Services

Education
   2010 — 2011
Master, Master en Administración Pública en Ciencia y Política Ambiental. Becario Talentia.

Universidad Pablo de Olavide   2002 — 2007
Licenciado, Ciencias Ambientales

Roskilde Universitetscenter   2005 — 2006
Primer año de Master, Estancia curso académico Erasmus

Experience
Transport & Environment (T&E)   January 2015 - Present
European Commission   October 2014 - December 2014
Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU/ Representación Permanante de España ante la UE   September 2014 - October 2014
European Commission   March 2014 - July 2014
Abengoa   June 2012 - February 2014
Instituto Internacional San Telmo   February 2012 - March 2013
Skyscanner España   February 2012 - December 2012
Asociación de Becarios Talentia   September 2011 - September 2012
Cambyoptima   October 2011 - June 2012
Amerindian Peoples Association of Guyana   June 2011 - September 2011

Carlos Santiso

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Governance and Public Finance Adviser at DFID
Government Administration

Education
Johns Hopkins University - School of Advanced International Studies   2000 — 2006
PhD, Comparative Political Economy - Latin America

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1993 — 1995
Master, International Economic Policy

Sciences Po   1990 — 1993
Master, Political Science and International Relations

Experience
African Development Bank   June 2007 - Present
UK Department for International Development (DFID), Scotland   October 2005 - June 2007
UK Department for International Development (DFID), Peru   September 2002 - March 2005
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), Sweden   August 1996 - August 2000

Carmen Reinoso Becerra

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Project Leader Women's Empowerment at Oxfam Novib
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 2000
Master, Human Rights, International Relations

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú   1985 — 1991
Lawyer, Law

Experience
Oxfam Novib   July 2015 - Present
Oxfam Novib   August 2014 - Present
Oxfam Novib   September 2012 - Present
Oxfam Novib   October 2011 - Present
Oxfam Novib   October 2008 - December 2011
Mama Cash Foundation   May 2002 - August 2008

Skills
Organizational Learning, Gender Equality, Human Rights, NGOs, Gender, Program Implementation, Intercultural..., Program Development

Carol Bitter

London, United Kingdom
Senior Director, Head of Commercial Strategy at Fahrenheit 212
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1998 — 2000
Masters, Economic & Political Development

Davidson College   1991 — 1995
English Literature

Experience
Fahrenheit 212   January 2015 - Present
?What If! Innovation   September 2004 - August 2014
Masius (Publicis)   January 2001 - September 2004
BSMG Worldwide   June 2000 - January 2001

Catalin Cretu

Romania
Subregional Manager, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia at Visa Europe
Financial Services

Education
New York University   1996 — 2002
PhD, Political Science - International Affairs

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1995
M.A., International Affairs

   1986 — 1992
Inginer, TCM

Experience
Visa Europe   July 2014 - Present
Visa Europe   July 2013 - June 2014
Visa Europe   July 2004 - June 2013
HSBC Bank USA   May 2002 - April 2003
HSBC Bank USA   May 2001 - April 2003

Skills
New Business Development, Management, E-commerce, Mobile Payments, Product Development, Business Strategy, Project Management, Public Affairs, Leadership, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Business Planning

Catherine Craig

Strasbourg Area, France
Consultant: Fostering healthy communities through system redesign, strategic collaboration,bridging research to practice
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2006
MPA MSW, Mental Health Policy, Research, and Clinical Care

Columbia University in the City of New York   2003 — 2006
MPA MSW, Mental Health

Experience
Community Solutions, Inc.   July 2011 - December 2012
Common Ground Community   April 2009 - June 2011
NYC DOHMH   July 2006 - March 2009
NYS Psychiatric Institute   September 2006 - May 2007
SAMHSA   October 2004 - June 2005
Crittenton Hastings House   2000 - 2003

Skills
Public Policy, Program Development, Clinical Research, Grants, Community Development, Teaching, Case Managment, Fundraising, Research, Community Outreach, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Services, Grant Writing, Editing, Strategic Thinking, Policy Analysis, Case Management, Strategic Partnerships, Non-profits, Data Analysis

Chandani Thapa

London, United Kingdom
Information Management Officer at UNAIDS
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2005
International Affairs

Delhi University
Bachelor's degree, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Experience
International Alert   2012 - Present
International Alert   2008 - 2010
UNAIDS   2006 - 2007
IDG Books   1999 - 2001

Skills
International..., Program Management, Civil Society, International Relations, Editing, Research, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Gender, Capacity Building

Chandra Kiran Krishnamurthy

Umea, Sweden
Resarcher, The Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics
Higher Education

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2011
PhD, Sustainable Development

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research   2002 — 2005
M.Phil, Development Economics

Experience
Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien   August 2014 - Present
Umeå University   August 2014 - Present
Umeå University   August 2011 - July 2014
Umeå University   August 2012 - June 2014
Columbia University   September 2005 - May 2011
Columbia Water Center   2007 - 2011
Columbia University in the City of New York   2007 - 2011

Skills
University Teaching, Sustainability, Economics, Qualitative Research, Matlab, Higher Education, Teaching, Science, Policy Analysis, R, Time Series Analysis, International Relations, Econometrics, Lecturing, Environmental Economics, Statistical Modeling, Sustainable Development, Analysis, SAS, Climate Change, Stata, Research, Bayesian statistics, Data Analysis, SPSS, Statistics

Chantal Zeegers

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Lokaal bestuurder / manager Gemeente Rotterdam
Government Administration

Education
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam   1985 — 1994
Drs, Maatschappij-Geschiedenis

NSOB   2006 — 2007
IML, Bestuurskunde, publiek management

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1992
MA summer school, international economic relations

Scholengemeenschap Krimpenerwaard   1979 — 1985
Atheneum

Ministerie van BZK (ABD) / Ebbinge   2015 — 2016
Leergang toezichthouden in de publieke sector

Open Universiteit   2004 — 2005
WO masteropleiding managementwetenschappen strategie en organisatie, Bedrijfskunde, deelcertificaten

Experience
Gemeente Rotterdam   April 2014 - Present
deelgemeente Hillegersberg-Schiebroek   December 2011 - April 2014
Gemeente Rotterdam   December 2011 - April 2014
Gemeente Rotterdam / BRIM   October 2008 - December 2011
Ministerie van OCW   January 1997 - September 2008
Algemeen Rijksarchief   January 1995 - December 1996

Skills
Interim Management, Organizational..., Social Services, Team Building, Management, Environmental Policy, Consultancy, Public Sector, Public Policy, Coaching, Organizational Culture, Local Government, Governance, Policy, Process Management, Art, Change Management, Management Consulting, Politics, Dutch, People Management, Government

Charlotte Keenan

London, United Kingdom
Executive Director at Goldman Sachs
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2005
MA, International Affairs

Harvard University   2003 — 2004
Frank Knox Fellow, International Relations

Oxford University   1999 — 2003
BA (MA) Hons

Experience
Goldman Sachs   March 2015 - Present
Tony Blair Faith Foundation   January 2009 - February 2015
JPMorgan Cazenove   May 2006 - December 2008
Jefferies & Company   June 2005 - April 2006

Skills
International Relations, Philanthropy, Corporate Finance, Strategy, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, International..., International NGOs, Investment Banking, Charity Governance

Charo García-Mariscal

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY LAWYER
Law Practice

Education
Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2010 — 2011
Doctorado, Derecho Comparado

Universidad Pontificia Comillas   1999 — 2000
Especialista en Derecho Sanitario, Derecho

   1991 — 1992
Diplomado, Derecho y Economía Internacional

   1989 — 1991
Diplomada en lengua y Cultura americana, Inglés y cultura americana

Experience
GARCIA-MARISCAL INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM   October 1997 - Present
DIRECTORA EN GARCIA MARISCAL ABOGADOS   October 1997 - Present
Legal Assistant at New York Criminal Supreme Court.   1992 - 1995
Ann Ritter Law Office   1993 - 1994

Skills
Legal Advice, Arbitraje, Litigation, Gobierno corporativo, Criminal Law, Dispute Resolution, Separation Agreements, Asistencia jurídica..., Asesoría jurídica, Legal Assistance, Guardianship, Property Division, Demandas judiciales, Prenuptual Agreement, Family Law, Execuatur, Derecho de familia, Derecho internacional, Alimony, Investigación jurídica, Divorcio de Mutuo..., Derecho de sociedades, Divorce Planning, Sucesiones, Derecho mercantil, Tribunales de justicia, Paternity, Homologacion de..., Testamentos, Elaboración de..., Nulidad Eclesiastica, Propiedad intelectual, Pension de Alimentos, Derecho penal, Guarda y Custodia..., Derecho administrativo, Mediación, Derecho laboral, Herencia, Derecho de Familia, Resolución de conflictos, Contrato Prematrimonial, Derecho civil, Testamento, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Inglés, Reconocimiento de..., Separacion, Life Settlements

Chris Mayo, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Consultant Primary Markets at London Stock Exchange Group
Capital Markets

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2006
Masters in International Affairs

Aston University (United Kingdom)   1992 — 1996
BSc, International Business and German

Experience
London Stock Exchange Group   March 2014 - Present
EcoLogic Systems Ltd   March 2014 - Present
Obsidian Advisors Ltd   March 2014 - Present
EcoLogic Systems Ltd   August 2011 - March 2014
Citi   January 2007 - August 2010
Citigroup Global Markets   March 2000 - April 2004
Schroders   January 1998 - March 2000
BZW (Barclays de Zoete Wedd)   May 1997 - December 1997

Skills
Channel Partners, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Start-ups, WAN, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Channel Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Alliances, Cloud Computing, Business Planning, New Business Development, Mergers, Investment Banking, Network Optimization, Valuation, Solution Selling, Business Modeling, Management, IPO, Equity Capital Markets, Marketing Strategy, Private Equity, Emerging Markets, Strategy, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Business Development

Christian Schramm

Germany
Senior Project Manager (M&A) at Fraport AG
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
MPA, Public Policy, Economics

New York University   2009 — 2009
Advanced Financial Statement Analysis

(DHBW) Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mannheim   2003 — 2006
German Diplom, Business Administration

The Open University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Experience
Fraport AG   May 2014 - Present
Fraport AG   September 2011 - April 2014
DZ BANK AG   August 2008 - August 2011
DZ Bank AG, New York   July 2007 - July 2008
DZ Bank   September 2006 - June 2007
Financial Times   June 2003 - August 2003
Bank of New York Mellon   May 2003 - June 2003
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH   April 2000 - May 2000

Christina Bennett

London, United Kingdom
Research Fellow at Overseas Development Institute
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1993 — 1995
Masters of International Affairs, International Affairs

Brown University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, International Affairs

Experience
Overseas Development Institute   May 2014 - Present
United Nations   April 2012 - May 2013
United Nations   2005 - November 2009
United Nations   2008 - 2008
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit   2002 - 2004
eCountries   2000 - 2001
Candide Media Works   1997 - 2000
Time Inc New Media   1995 - 1997
Business Week Magazine   1994 - 1995

Skills
Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Qualitative Research, International Relations, Diplomacy, Politics, Policy, Editing, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Nonprofits, International..., Fundraising, Foreign Policy

Christine Loomis

Russian Federation
Senior Consultant at SpenglerFox
Human Resources

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Christine Ostrowski

London, United Kingdom
Director, Client and Media Relations at The NewsMarket
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2003

College of the Holy Cross   1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science

Experience
The NewsMarket   January 2005 - Present

Christine Wallier

United Kingdom
Investor Relations at Hazel Capital LLP
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2003
Ma, Energy Policy and Management

University of Pennsylvania   1993 — 1997
BA, International Relations; Economics

Experience
Hazel Capital LLP   August 2009 - Present
International Energy Agency   September 2003 - August 2008
PFC Energy   June 2002 - August 2002
Triple Trust Foundation - microfinance   January 2001 - September 2001
Ludgate Communications   January 1999 - January 2001
McKinsey & Company   July 1998 - October 1998
Lehman Brothers   July 1997 - July 1998

Christoffer Melchior

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Group Director at Coloplast
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1996
MA, International Affairs, International Business

Connecticut College   1991 — 1994
BA, Government and US History

Experience
Coloplast   November 2014 - Present
Coloplast   January 2014 - November 2014
Coloplast   August 2012 - January 2014
Coloplast   April 2010 - July 2012
Coloplast   May 2006 - April 2010
Novo Nordisk   February 2002 - April 2006
Ego Media   September 2000 - December 2001
netsetgoods.com   June 1999 - September 2000
PricewaterhouseCoopers   January 1997 - May 1999

Skills
Market Planning, Market Development, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing Management, Strategy, Sales Effectiveness, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Development, Medical Devices, Product Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales, Healthcare, Product Marketing, Business Strategy

Christoph Merdes

Cologne Area, Germany
Team Leader Development Finance at Department for International Development
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
MIA, International Affairs - Economic and Politcal Development

Warsaw School of Economics

Experience
Department for International Development   January 2014 - Present
DFID   April 2012 - Present
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development   November 2011 - April 2012
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development   August 2007 - November 2011
United Nations Development Group (UNDG)   October 2005 - July 2007

Skills
European Union, Environmental Impact..., Climate Change..., International Relations, Water, International..., Energy, International..., French, Climate Change, Research, Qualitative Research, Governance, Water Resources, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Diplomacy, Capacity Development, Government, Policy Analysis, Civil Society, Economics, Environmental Policy, Political Science, Poverty Reduction, Environmental Science

Christopher Falco

London, United Kingdom
Senior Bank, Financial Institutions at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1984 — 1987
Master of International Affairs, Finance and Accounting

University of Eastern Finland

Experience
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   July 2008 - Present
CityScape Development Ltd.   May 2004 - Present
Church World Service   September 2004 - June 2007
Open Society Institute   October 1998 - February 2004

Cindy Amar

Paris Area, France
Fixed Income Derivatives & Hybrid Sales CEEMEA Solution at Natixis
Capital Markets

Education
Ecole de Management de Lyon   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Global Capital Markets

East China Normal University   2008 — 2008
MBA, Finance & International Business

Comillas Pontifical University   2006 — 2007
BA, Phillosophy & Politics

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2005
Junior Year, Psychology & Politics

Experience
Natixis   October 2011 - Present
Natixis   January 2010 - Present
United Nations   March 2007 - October 2009
Public Sector   June 2009 - September 2009
Allianz Global Investors   September 2008 - March 2009
World Entrepreneurship Forum WEF   March 2008 - March 2009
Lost in Transaction , L.I.T, Shanghai Business Club   March 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Bonds, English, Strategy, Valuation, Commodity, Private Equity, Private Banking, FX Options, Bloomberg, Asset Allocation, Alternative Investments, Financial Modeling, Trading, Asset Management, Hedging, Capital Markets, Mandarin, Corporate Finance, French, Investment Banking, Equities, Equity Research, Hedge Funds, Entrepreneurship, Spanish, Credit Derivatives, Fixed Income, Equity Derivatives, Securities, Market Risk, Public Speaking, Portfolio Management, Bloomberg Terminal, Interest Rate..., Emerging Markets, Investments, Structured Products, Analysis, Structured Finance, Swaps, Derivatives, New Business Development, Hebrew, Financial Markets, Options