Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Alumni

Claire Meier

United Kingdom
Senior Analyst at Northern Trust Global Investments
Financial Services

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

Smith College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Government and Portuguese Brazilian Studies

Experience
Northern Trust Global Investments   December 2011 - Present
Allstate Investment Group   October 2004 - November 2011
Atlantic Advisors, LLC (now part of HSBC Halbis Partners   December 2003 - May 2004
Inter American Development Bank   June 2003 - August 2003
Endeavor Uruguay   January 2002 - June 2002
Uruguay   October 2001 - June 2002
Americas Society/ Council of the Americas   June 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Credit, Bloomberg, Investments, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Asset Managment, Valuation, Analysis, Economics, Private Placements, Hedge Funds, Fixed Income, Emerging Markets, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Latin America, Private Equity, Public Policy

Clara Martin Hidalgo

Madrid Area, Spain
Profesora de Macroeconomia UAX
Higher Education

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
Master at International Affairs, Financial Management

CUNEF. Business & Administration   1994 — 1999
Columbia University, Bachelor in Business & Administration - Majored in Finance

Experience
Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio   September 2013 - Present
IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency   May 2014 - June 2014
Repsol   June 2013 - March 2014
Abengoa SA   May 2010 - November 2012
Columbia University   August 2008 - May 2009
United Nations   January 2008 - May 2008
Sacyr Vallehermoso   December 2006 - July 2007
The Spain - US Chamber of Commerce, Inc.   November 2005 - November 2006
CEMEX   May 2001 - October 2005
CB Richard Ellis   October 1999 - May 2001

Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Financial Analysis, Spanish, International Business, Due Diligence, Investments, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Start-ups, International Trade, Energy, Valuation, English, Venture Capital

Clara Martinez Turco

Turin Area, Italy
Web, Editorial and Social Media Editor at Trespa International B.V.
Newspapers

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
MS

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

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello   2006 — 2007
Program of Advanced Studies

Universidad Monteávila   2001 — 2006
Bachelor in Arts

Università degli Studi di Urbino 'Carlo Bo'   2002 — 2002

Colegio Emil Friedman   1989 — 2001

Experience
Trespa   February 2013 - Present
Arpa Industriale   2013 - Present
Freelance Writing and Editorial Services   October 2009 - Present
WAN-IFRA   June 2010 - December 2010
Communiqué   January 2009 - January 2010
Manhattan Media   April 2009 - July 2009
Journal of International Affairs   September 2008 - January 2009
Diario El Universal   December 2007 - July 2008
Diario El Universal   July 2007 - July 2008
Universidad Monteávila   March 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Politics, Journalism, International Relations, Press Releases, Blogs, Online Journalism, Twitter, Social Media, Web Content, Editing, Facebook, Photography, News Writing, Publishing, Magazines, Editorial, Storytelling, Newspapers, Blogging, Web Content Management, Investigative Reporting

Clarine Stenfert

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director at JP Morgan, London
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Experience
J.P. Morgan   2010 - Present

Constantinos Zertalis

Cyprus
Operations and Sales Manager
Environmental Services

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

Dagmar Hesse-Kreindler

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany
Partner at Obermark GmbH
Financial Services

Education
INSEAD   1990 — 1991
MBA

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1982 — 1984

Experience
Obermark GmbH   2006 - Present

Daniel Seller

Austria
Independent International Trade and Development Professional
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Experience
CARE   2008 - 2009

David A.

Lyon Area, France
Director of Administration and Finance at International Agency for Research on Cancer
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1999 — 2001
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

University of Rochester   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Political Science and Government

Experience
International Agency for Research on Cancer   2011 - Present
UNDP   2006 - 2011
UNDP   2002 - 2006
UNDP   2002 - 2006
World Food Programme   2001 - 2002
UNDP   1999 - 2001
United Nations   1997 - 1999
World Food Programme   1995 - 1997

Skills
Organizational Learning, Organizational Design, Africa, Business Process..., Proj Management, International..., Capacity Building, Grants, Program Management, Emergency response..., Government, Organizational..., Performance Improvement, Strategy, Change Management, International..., Proposal Writing, Knowledge Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., Conflict, Management Consulting

David Chase Lopes

Paris Area, France
Managing Director EMEA at D.F. King Ltd.
Capital Markets

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1990 — 1992
MIA

Hamilton College   1986 — 1990
BA

Sciences Po   1988 — 1989
CEP

BC High   1982 — 1986
High School Diploma

Ecole Saint Louis de Gonzague

Experience
D.F. King Ltd.   November 2014 - Present
The Bludlows - a Rock Band   June 1995 - Present
Orient Capital Ltd   August 2010 - October 2014
Salisbury Associés France Sàrl   February 2008 - June 2010
Salisbury Associates   July 2007 - June 2010
Beehive Capital LLP   February 2007 - June 2010
Georgeson, a Computershare Company   July 2005 - December 2006
Societe Generale   February 2001 - June 2005
Societe Generale   September 1999 - January 2001
Societe Generale   May 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Equities, Financial Markets, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Business Planning, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Management, Strategy, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Investments, New Business Development, Banking, Leadership, Finance, Portfolio Management, Marketing Strategy

David J. Levin

Madrid Area, Spain
Plastic Group Iberia Commercial Director at Curver Iberia Home & Outdoor
Consumer Goods

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1987 — 1989
MIA, International Business

University of Rochester   1982 — 1986
BA, Political Science/Spanish

Experience
CURVER   June 2014 - Present

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Development, Market Research, Account Management, Sales, Change Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Management, International Sales, International Business..., Retail, New Business Development, Management, Business Planning, Project Management, Marketing, Product Management

David Jolly

Paris Area, France
Staff writer at The New York Times
Newspapers

Education
The University of London Institute in Paris, U. of London   2007 — 2008
Master's, Paris history and culture

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1993
Master of International Affairs, East Asian political economy

Western Connecticut State University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor's, Honors Interdisciplinary - Economics, PoliSci, History

Experience
The New York Times   2008 - Present
The International Herald Tribune   1999 - October 2013
Yamaichi Securities   September 1996 - November 1997
AP-Dow Jones   August 1993 - May 1996

Skills
Economics, Editorial, Copy Editing, News Writing, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Journalism, Newspapers, Storytelling

David Kovatch

United Kingdom
Office Director and Energy Attache, U.S. Embassy London at U.S. Department of Energy
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

SFI   2005 — 2006
Swedish Language

University of Illinois at Chicago   2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Latin American and Latino Studies

Experience
U.S. Department of Energy   September 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Energy   July 2014 - Present
National Nuclear Security Administration   July 2012 - July 2014
National Nuclear Security Administration   June 2011 - June 2013
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory   June 2010 - June 2011
World Federation of United Nations Associations   June 2009 - October 2009
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies   2007 - 2008
Sprakskolan   2006 - 2008
Latino Studies   2001 - 2005
Americorps, National Civilian Community Corps   October 2000 - July 2001

Skills
Energy Policy, Political Science, Government, International..., Editing, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Nuclear Proliferation, Non-profits, Policy, International Relations, Swedish, Project Management, Latin America, Research, Spanish, Strategic Communications, NGOs

David Levaï

Paris Area, France
Policy Officer International climate negotiations
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2007
MPA, Urban & Environmental Policy

ESSEC Business School   1999 — 2003
MBA, Finance - Urban Economics

Lycée   1994 — 1997
Baccalauréat Scientifique

Carnot

Experience
Ministère des Affaires étrangères   November 2013 - Present
PlaNet Finance   April 2011 - April 2013
ACCION International   August 2008 - April 2011
UN-Habitat - Slum Upgrading Facility   June 2006 - September 2006
A gauche, en Europe   September 2003 - September 2005
Credit Agricole - Alternative Investment Product Group   September 2002 - August 2003
Dasar   1996 - 1998

Skills
Sustainable Development, Program Management, Business Development, Capacity Building, Financial Inclusion, Social Enterprise, Technical Assistance, Access to Energy, Micro-Energy, Non-profits, Economic Development, International..., International Relations, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Policy Analysis, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., Economics, Strategic Planning, Microfinance

David Mathison

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
CEO at Chief Digital Officer Summit and CDO Club.
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1995
Masters of International Affairs, International Business; East Asian Studies; Japanese

Universidad Internacional   1984 — 1984
Intensive Spanish Language

State University of New York College at Brockport   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, International Affairs; Political Science; Spanish

Brunel University   1981 — 1982
International Business

Experience
CDO Summit   February 2013 - Present
CDO Club   November 2011 - Present
Be The Media   January 2002 - Present
natural E creative group, LLC   2001 - Present
Chadick Ellig   August 2011 - January 2013
HomeAid America   November 2010 - January 2013
Kinecta Corporation (an Oracle company)   December 1998 - December 2001
Thomson Reuters   August 1994 - August 1999
Software Spectrum (An Insight company)   1993 - 1994
Ovid Technologies (A Wolters Kluwer company)   1989 - 1992

Skills
Analytics, Video, Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, SEO, Broadcast, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media Marketing, Product Management, Brand Development, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, New Media, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategy, Entertainment, Executive Search, Market Research, Editing, Viral Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Media Relations, Email Marketing, SEM, Integrated Marketing, Thought Leadership, Social Networking, Relationship Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Content Development, Business Development, Web Analytics, Recruiting, Leadership, Television, Lead Generation, Public Relations

Dawn Brindle

London, United Kingdom
Independent Freelance Consultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1990 — 1992
MIA, International Political Economy

University of Michigan   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

London School of Economics and Political Science   1988 — 1989
General Course, International Relations

Experience
Credit Suisse   April 2015 - Present
Columbia University Club of London   November 2013 - Present
Friends of the Rose Bowl   September 2013 - Present
The Children's House   September 2012 - Present
Backup for SaaS   May 2012 - October 2012
Ernst and Young   1993 - 2000

Skills
Business Process..., Charity Events, Training, Technology Change..., Fundraising, Alumni Relations, Change Management, Management Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Education, Business Transformation, Event Management, Governance, Entrepreneurship

Debi Fry

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lecturer in Child Protection at University of Edinburgh
Research

Education
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health   2002 — 2004
Master of Public Health (MPH)

Syracuse University   1999 — 2000
MA, International Relations

Syracuse University - Maxwell School   1999 — 2000
MA, International Relations

University of the Pacific   1998 — 1999
BA, International Relations

Experience
University of Edinburgh   February 2013 - Present

Skills
Research, Non-profits, Quantitative Research, Program Development, Participatory Action..., Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Systematic Reviews

Dena Linn Chen

Sevilla Area, Spain
Experienced management & monitoring professional, Financial & HR management, English as Foreign Language Teacher
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1990 — 1993
MPA, Non Profit Financial Management

California State University-Long Beach   1983 — 1985
B.A., Economics

Experience
self employed   December 2012 - Present
Hudson Yards Development Corporation   May 2006 - October 2012
Community Counseling and Mediation   2005 - April 2006
Keur Adim Bar and Restaurant   June 2000 - January 2006
Bailey House, Inc.   May 2003 - September 2005
KPMG Advisory   March 2001 - March 2002
International Rescue Committee   1999 - 2000
Peace Corps   1985 - 1986

Skills
Strategic Planning, Policy, Restaurant Management, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Budgets, Accounting, Federal Grants..., Public Speaking, Teaching English as a..., Budget Monitoring, Grant Writing, Program Management, Project Management, Project Accounting, Training, Government, Financial Analysis, Fund Accounting, Leadership, International Project..., Grants, Event Planning, Non-profits

Dennis Knecht

Paris Area, France
Senior Relationship Manager at Calyon
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1974 — 1976

Experience
Calyon   May 2004 - Present
CALYON Credit Agricole Investment Bank   2004 - Present

Desiree Baron

Germany
Foreign Service Officer at US Department of State
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Northwestern University
B.A., M.A.

University of Michigan
Ph.D.

York

Experience
US Department of State   May 2000 - Present

Skills
Foreign Affairs, Political Science, International..., Foreign Policy, Foreign Relations, Political Risk Analysis, International Relations, Rule Of Law, Human Rights, International Security, Multilateral..., Diplomacy, Public Policy, International..., Foreign Assistance, Foreign Policy Analysis, Policy Analysis, National Security, U.S. foreign policy, Policy, Government, Democracy, Intercultural..., Public Diplomacy, Politics

Despina Prinias Ph.D

Greece
International & Public Affairs Cultural Diplomacy Expert www.despinaprinia.com
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Phd, Political Communication & Strategic Media Management, Distinction

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Post Doctorate Degree in Crisis Management in International Affairs, Political Communication & Crisis Management

University of Athens, School of Philosophy

Experience
CityU in Cooperation with Université de Strasbourg   November 2011 - Present
Cultural Diplomacy & Public Affairs. www.despinaprinia.com   November 2011 - Present
International Journal of Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation   October 2010 - December 2012
DEREE-The American College of Greece   April 2011 - November 2011
Hellenic American University   2007 - 2011
International Olympic Committee   2003 - 2004
Mayor of Athens   January 2002 - January 2003
TBWA   2001 - 2002

Skills
Market Research, Crisis Management, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Blogging, Editorial, Research, Crisis Management in..., Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Social Entrepreneurship..., Non-profits, Marketing Strategy, International Relations, Political Consulting, Political Analysis, Social Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Event Management, Political Communication, Fundraising, Editing, Politics, French, Public Speaking, Cultural Diplomacy, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Strategic Media..., Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Higher Education, Electoral Campaigning..., Qualitative Research, Journalism, Proofreading

Domingos Amaral

Portugal
Online Media

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1993
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Universidade Católica Portuguesa   1984 — 1990
Licenciatura, Economia

Experience
Universidade Católica Portuguesa   February 2013 - Present
domingosamaral.com   June 2012 - Present
Cofina media   March 2008 - March 2012
Media Capital   September 1990 - February 2008

Skills
Escrita

Dominika Ornatowska

Geneva Area, Switzerland
PhD Candidate & Research Assistant at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
International Affairs

Education
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science and International Relations

New York University   2006 — 2007

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Experience
Programme for the Study of International Governance   September 2014 - Present
SN BIOTECH   October 2009 - 2013

ENRICO MOLLICA

Brussels Area, Belgium
Political Advisor and Policy Strategist chez consultant and free lancer
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of Internaitonal and Public Affairs   1992 — 1994
Master in International Affairs

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1994
Master in International Affairs, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
consultant and free lancer   July 2012 - Present
The Global Fund   May 2008 - February 2012
The Global Fund   2008 - 2011
UNDP   1988 - 1990

Skills
Société civile, Responsabilité sociale..., Évaluation de programme, Organisation non..., Africa, Public Policy, Corporate Social..., Global Health, Public/private..., Afrique, Développement..., Politique publique, Relations..., International..., Renforcement des..., Policy Analysis, Civil Society, NGOs, International Relations, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Strategy, Analyse des politiques, Human Rights

Eduard Yakubov

Russian Federation
Operations Officer at International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2004
MIA, International Economic Policy

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1995 — 1997
B.S., Finance

Experience
International Finance Corporation   February 2005 - Present
American Express Company   January 1999 - August 2003
Stern Stewart & Co.   June 1997 - November 1998

Eduardo Espitia

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
at Amsterdam Trade Bank
Banking

Education
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University   2007 — 2008
MBA, Business, Finance, Economics.

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1999 — 2000
International Business & Capital Markets

Universidad Externado de Colombia   1989 — 1994
Specialist/Master, International Business; Business Administration

Experience
Amsterdam Trade Bank   December 2014 - Present
The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.   August 2005 - Present
ABN AMRO Bank NV   January 2004 - August 2005
ABN AMRO Bank Colombia S.A.   October 2000 - January 2004
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria - Colombia   January 1998 - June 2000
ING Bank - Colombia Representative Office   January 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Financial Analysis, Credit Analysis, Loan Origination, Financial Structuring, Commercial Banking, Commodity, Finance, Syndications, Credit, Financial Markets, Trade Finance, Project Finance, FX Options, Investment Banking, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Credit Risk, Basel II, Relationship Management, Banking, Managerial Finance, Capital Markets, Structured Finance

Eduardo Zulueta

Madrid Area, Spain
Managing Director Iberia and Latin America AMC Networks International
Broadcast Media

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master in International Finance, International Finance and Economic Policy

Georgetown University
Bachelor in International Economics, Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service

Experience
AMC Networks International   April 2005 - Present
Mabuat   2003 - Present
Fremantle Media   1999 - 2003
Via Digital   1998 - 1999
Multicanal   1996 - 1998
Molinare   1989 - 1996
Bank of America   1987 - 1989
Iniexport   1985 - 1987
Citibank   1983 - 1985

Skills
Televisión

Edward Eyerman

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Head of European Leveraged Finance at Fitch Ratings
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1994
Masters in International Affairs, Banking and Finance

College of the Holy Cross   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Fitch Ratings   2003 - Present
Credit Suisse   1998 - 2002
Deutsche Bank   1997 - 1998
Merrill Lynch   1994 - 1997
Geotech International   1989 - 1992

Skills
Finance, Investments, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Project Management, Banking, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis

Edward Janis

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
International Affairs
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2013
Master of International Affairs, International Security Policy and Conflict Resolution

Wake Forest University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, English

Experience
UNOPS / OPCW Mission in Syria   January 2015 - July 2015
UNOPS   February 2014 - January 2015
UNOPS   April 2013 - September 2013
UNDP   June 2012 - July 2012
US Army   April 2009 - June 2011
US Army   August 2007 - February 2009

Skills
DoD, Defense, Public Policy, Counterterrorism, Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, Command, Diplomacy, Army, Program Management, Political Science, Top Secret, Emergency Management, Training, Intelligence Analysis, Government, Military Operations, Policy, Leadership, National Security, Military Experience, Politics, Foreign Policy, Qualitative Research, Operational Planning, International Relations, Special Operations, Research, International Security, Military, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Security Clearance, Analysis, Afghanistan, International..., Team Leadership, Counterinsurgency, Combat

Edward sherman

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CEO at Brandes Investment Partners (Asia) Ptd. Ltd
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1978 — 1980
MIA, International Finance; Russian Institute

University of Vermont   1972 — 1977
BA, History

Experience
Brandes Investment Partners (Asia) Ptd. Ltd   September 2012 - December 2014
Brandes Investment Partners   1999 - 2012
NatWest Markets   1993 - 1997
Lehman Brothers   1991 - 1993
Salomon Brothers   1984 - 1991
Brandeis Goldschmidt   1980 - 1984

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Investments, Asset Management, Leadership, Fixed Income, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Strategy, Public Speaking, Investment Management, Asset Managment, Equities

Ekaterina Smyslova

Moscow, Russian Federation
Attorney at Law
Legal Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1998
Diploma, Religious Liberty and Human Rights

Уральская Государственная Юридическая Академия / Ural State Law Academy   1976 — 1981
MD, Jurisprudence

Experience
Private Practice   July 2013 - Present
International Christian Adoptions   November 2011 - July 2013
Haggai Institute   April 2005 - February 2011
Esther Legal Information Centre   July 1999 - April 2005
Institute of Religion and Law   October 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Discipleship, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Human Rights, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Team Building, Business Planning, Missions, Staff Development, Project Planning, Negotiation, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Preaching, Church Events, Social Media, Training, Advertising, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Sales Management, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Research, Coaching, Event Management, Change Management, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Theology, Pastoral Counseling, Executive Coaching, Community Development, Team Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Religion, Non-profits

Ekaterina Smyslova

Moscow, Russian Federation
Attorney at law
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1998
Diploma, Religious Liberty and Human Rights

Ural State Law Academy   1976 — 1981
MD, Law

Experience
Private Practice   July 2013 - Present
International Christian Adoptions   November 2011 - July 2013
Haggai Institute   April 2005 - January 2011
Esther Legal Information Centre   July 1999 - April 2005
Institute for Religion and Law   October 1996 - December 1998

Skills
Human Rights, Research, Coaching, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Staff Development, Change Management, Legal Advice, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Negotiation, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Advertising, Program Management, Training, Management, Public Relations, Employment Law, Business Planning, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Team Building, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Social Media, Public Speaking, Board Relations, Leadership, Non-profits, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Project Planning, Community Outreach, Social Networking

Elena Vitale

Milan Area, Italy
Director at AME Ventures
Investment Management

Education
Maurizio Morelli Hamsa Yoga, Milan, Italy   2011 — 2014
Yoga Teacher, Hata Yoga Teacher Training

Altis Milan, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   2012 — 2012
CSR Profession, Executive CSR Management Course

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

New York University   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Psychology

Experience
WearEssential - YogaEssential, www.wearessential.com   2013 - Present
Ame Ventures, www.ameventures.it   January 2004 - Present
Cofiri   2002 - 2003
Pino Ventures, Yoox, Jakala   May 2000 - April 2002
YOOX   August 2000 - January 2001
Jakala   2001 - 2001
Booz Allen Hamilton   1998 - 2000
Conde Nast   1993 - 1996
RIZZOLI INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, New York, NY   1993 - 1993

Skills
Due Diligence, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Business development, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Business plan, Strategy, Private equity, Investments, Organizational..., Private Equity, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, E-commerce, Management, Start-up

Elissaveta Ivanova

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master of International Affairs

Willamette University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Alstom Power   October 2014 - Present
Alstom Power   November 2013 - September 2014
Alstom Power   November 2012 - October 2013
Alstom Power   May 2011 - November 2012
Alstom Power   October 2008 - May 2011
Blanc & Otus   January 2007 - June 2007
The Boeing Company, Connexion by Boeing   2002 - 2006
GCI Group (Grey Worldwide)   1997 - 2001

Skills
Strategy, Corporate Social..., Public Relations, Communication Training, Reputation Management, Internal Communications, Communications Planning, Program Management, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Media Relations, Writing, Crisis Communications, Project Planning, Messaging, Corporate Communications

Elizabeth Bergman

London, United Kingdom
Vice President Sub Sovereign, Moody's Investors Service
Government Administration

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

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Political Science

Experience
Moody's Investors Service   2002 - 2010
New York City Office of Management and Budget   2001 - 2001

Emma Lambert-Porter

London, United Kingdom
Graduate in Public and Economic Policy at Columbia University & London School of Economics
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Finance and Economic Policy, Distinction

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2012 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public and Economic Policy, Distinction

University of Cape Town   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Science (B. Bus. Sci.) Honours, Information Systems, Distinction in IS

Experience
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation   January 2014 - June 2014
Alchemy Software, Toodu Software, Calleo Solutions   January 2011 - July 2012
Open Box Software   March 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Business Analysis, Policy Analysis, Database Design, Policy, Systems Design, Report Writing, Economic Development, Stata, Web Applications, Systems Analysis, Project Management, SQL, Economics, Data Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, System Testing, Research, Analysis

Emma Lindqvist

Stockholm, Sweden
Ministry of Finance, Sweden
Government Administration

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

Uppsala University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science

Experience
Ministry of Finance, Sweden   June 2013 - Present
Eurasia Group   July 2010 - May 2013
Trollbäck + Company   October 2006 - July 2008
GEORGE ARZT COMMUNICATIONS   September 2005 - May 2006
United Nations Association   January 2005 - June 2005

Skills
Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Emerging Markets, Economic Development, Political Science, Political Risk Analysis, Research, Economics, Public Policy, European Union, Diplomacy, International...

Emmanuel de La Vigne

London, United Kingdom
VP, Operations and Strategy at Atlas Money
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
MA, Finance and Economics

Ecole supérieure des Sciences commerciales d'Angers   2001 — 2006
MSc, Business and Management

Российская Экономический Университет им. Г.В. Плеханова
Exchange semester, Russian History

Experience
Atlas Money   February 2015 - Present
EBRD   December 2012 - January 2015
Societe Generale   2010 - 2012
Credit Agricole CIB   2006 - 2008
Natixis   2006 - 2006

Skills
Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, Private Equity, Leveraged Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Emerging Markets, DCF, Valuation, Financial Structuring, Investment Banking, LBO, Due Diligence, Investments, Structured Finance, Strategy

Emmett Fitzgerald

London, United Kingdom
Senior Manager, CoInvestment at Girl Hub / Nike Foundation
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Oxford University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theology/Theological Studies

Experience
Girl Hub at Nike Foundation   September 2014 - Present
The Malala Fund   July 2014 - August 2014
The World Bank   May 2013 - January 2014
Helping Families, Closing Camps - A Lessons Learned Review from Haiti   March 2012 - October 2012
IOM   January 2011 - July 2012
American Refugee Committee   May 2010 - December 2010
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation   August 2009 - January 2010
US-UK Fulbright Commission   September 2007 - July 2009
Merlin   February 2005 - July 2006
Deloitte   September 2002 - February 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, International..., NGOs, Financial Modeling, Nonprofits, Program Management, Capacity Building, Management Consulting, Government, Business Strategy, Report Writing, Management, Strategy, Policy, International Relations

Eric Britton

Paris Area, France
Managing Director, EcoPlan International
Public Policy

Education
Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza'   1966 — 1968
Post grad, Economics, public policy

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1962 — 1966
PhD cand., Economics, Intl affairs

Columbia University in the City of New York   1959 — 1962
BA, Science, economics

Amherst College   1956 — 1957
General sciences

Experience
EcoPlan International   January 1967 - Present
World Streets   October 2008 - Present
Institut Supérieur de Gestion (Paris, New York)   May 2010 - Present
World Streets Editions   December 2012 - Present
New Mobility Consult   1988 - 2014
the New Mobility Agenda   1974 - Present
The commons   March 1973 - October 2012
OECD -   May 1969 - December 1998
United National Industrial Development Organization   1967 - 1974
New York University   1965 - 1966

Skills
Energy, Leadership, Policy, Government, Urban Planning, Public Speaking, International Relations, Sustainable Energy, Urban, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Community Development, Sustainability, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Transport, Public Transport, Environmental Policy, Green, Transportation Planning, Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Public/private..., Urban Design, Governance, Capacity Building, Climate Change, Land Use Planning, Project Planning, Corporate Social..., Feasibility Studies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Business, Politics, Sustainability..., Economics, Business Development, Local Government, Environmental Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Community Engagement, Public Policy

Erika Helms

United Kingdom
Managing Director and Chief Consultant at Linking China Ltd
Program Development

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2010 — 2012
Research Associate

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
MPA

Johns Hopkins University - Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies   1994 — 1995

Nanjing University   1994 — 1995
na

The Johns Hopkins University   1990 — 1994
B.A.

Experience
10:10   September 2012 - April 2013
the Jane Goodall Institute China   January 2006 - July 2010
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)   September 2004 - October 2005

Skills
Writing, International..., Sustainable Development, Chinese, Strategic Planning

Erin Chu Felton

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Charlie Goldsmith Associates
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2008 — 2009
Master of Public Health (MPH)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Cornell University   2000 — 2003
BA

Experience
Charlie Goldsmith Associates   September 2011 - Present
Columbia Group for Children in Adversity   June 2009 - Present
Booz & Company   July 2009 - September 2011
Population Services International   May 2008 - August 2008
World Relief South Sudan   January 2005 - January 2007
World Vision International   September 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Strategy, International..., Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Non-profits, Policy, Grants, Human Rights, Public Policy, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Global Health, Africa, Capacity Building, International Relations, Research, Fundraising, Government, Program Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Reproductive Health, Economic Development, Public Health

Ethan Gutmann

London, United Kingdom
Writer and Investigative Reporter
Writing and Editing

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1982 — 1993

Experience
Foundation for Defense of Democracies   2008 - 2012
Project for the New American Century   2004 - 2007

Skills
Research, Strategy, Broadcast, Foreign Policy, Strategic Planning, Documentaries, Politics, Publications, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Defense, International Relations, Journalism, Human Rights

Eva Maria Carballeira Fernandez

Brussels Area, Belgium
Lawyer at DG TRADE, Dispute Settlement and Legal Aspects of Trade Policy
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2006 — 2007
Postgraduate, Migration

College of Europe in Natolin   2001 — 2002

Universidad de A Coruna   1995 — 2001
Law

Experience
DG TRADE, Dispute Settlement and Legal Aspects of Trade Policy   October 2013 - Present
European Commission   August 2010 - September 2013
European Commission   May 2009 - August 2010
World Trade Organization   January 2009 - May 2009
International Trade Centre   2008 - 2008
Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira   2005 - 2006
COTANCE   March 2003 - January 2005
Campbell Gentry Ltd   2004 - 2005
European Commission DG JLS   2001 - 2002

Skills
Legal Advice, International Relations, Policy Analysis, French, Public Policy, WTO, International..., International Law, International..., Human Rights, Capacity Building, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, European Union, European Law, International Trade Law, Political Science, NGOs

Events-Michèle Brothers

Paris Area, France
President/cofounder at International Connections
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MIA

Fabrice Aubert

Paris Area, France
Conseiller du ministre des finances et des comptes publics
Government Administration

Education
Ecole nationale d'Administration   2008 — 2010

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2007
Master of international affairs, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

University of Chicago   2004 — 2005
Exchange student

IEP Paris   2002 — 2007
Master affaires publiques

Experience
Ministère des finances et des comptes publics   April 2014 - Present
Conseil d'Etat   September 2013 - Present
Ministère de l'économie et des finances   September 2013 - April 2014
Conseil d'Etat   2010 - September 2013
Hadopi   2011 - 2013

Fadi Nicholas Nassar

London, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate
International Affairs

Education
King's College London   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), War Studies

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Security Policy and Conflict Resolution

Georgetown University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Foreign Service, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)   June 2013 - August 2013
Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations   January 2012 - June 2012
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Middle East Center   October 2011 - December 2011
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)   June 2010 - August 2010
Mazars   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
International Relations, Policy, Political Risk Analysis, Diplomacy, Analysis, Political Science, International Security, International Conflict..., Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, International..., Research, Politics, Foreign Policy

Faisal Mian

London, United Kingdom
Director at Liquidity Finance LLP
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   1994 — 1996
MBA and MIA, Business

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

Hampshire College   1988 — 1992
BA, Economics

Aitchison College Lahore   1976 — 1987
A Levels

Experience
Liquidity Finance LLP   January 2009 - Present
Lehman Brothers   April 2004 - July 2007
Morgan Stanley   May 1996 - April 2004
J.P. Morgan   1995 - 1995
United Nations   1994 - 1994

Skills
Financial Markets, Hedge Funds, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Emerging Markets, Investment Banking, Fixed Income

Farha Tahera Quadri

London, United Kingdom
Strategy Analyst at KPMG
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Oxford University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Modern Languages (French and Spanish)

Experience
KPMG UK   October 2014 - Present
BRAC USA   November 2013 - June 2014
Journal of International Affairs   May 2013 - May 2014
Clinton Foundation   May 2013 - August 2013
Women's Refugee Commission   February 2013 - May 2013
The Economist   February 2011 - July 2011
Movimiento por la Paz   September 2010 - January 2011
Oxford Women in Politics (OxWiP)   August 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Research, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Economics, Policy Analysis, Gender Equality, Public Policy, Translation, NGOs, Analysis, Spanish, Editing, Qualitative Research, Politics, French, Proposal Writing, International..., International Relations

Fernando Bouzas Martin

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
International Cooperation Department
Security and Investigations

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Relaciones internacionales y asuntos exteriores, International and Security Policy Concentration

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.   2011 — 2011
Especialista Universitario, Cooperación Internacional de la UE

Academia General Militar   2003 — 2008
Escala Superior de Oficiales, Guardia Civil

Experience
Government   June 2015 - Present
Columbia University in the City of New York   August 2013 - Present
Guardia Civil   January 2013 - August 2013
United Nations   January 2012 - January 2013
Guardia Civil   July 2008 - January 2012

Skills
Resolución de conflictos, Consolidación de la paz, Investigación y..., Cooperación..., Microsoft Office, Analista-investigador, Risk Assessment, Physical Security, Español, Seguridad física, Seguridad, Security Operations, Gestión de seguridad, Investigación, Intelligence Analysis, Counterterrorism, Relaciones..., Análisis, Evaluación de riesgos, Surveillance, Vigilancia, Investigation, Policía, Security Management, Contraterrorismo, Police, Operaciones de seguridad

Flavio Schiavo Campo

Rome Area, Italy
Manager at EIB
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1986 — 1987
Master of Arts

Florian Jansen

Moscow, Russian Federation
Managing Director & CoFounder at Lamoda.ru
Consumer Goods

Education
   2008 — 2010
MPA, International Economic Policy

   2008 — 2010
MPA, Public Policy and Management

Universität Witten/Herdecke   2002 — 2006
Dipl Oec., Economics, Business Administration

Experience
Lamoda.ru   April 2011 - Present
McKinsey & Company   November 2006 - May 2011
University of Oxford   June 2009 - October 2009
McKinsey & Company   August 2005 - September 2005
Bain & Company   February 2005 - April 2005
T-Systems   February 2004 - April 2004
Porsche AG   February 2003 - April 2003
HBG mbH, KIBA Services   April 2000 - December 2002
Sure Uni Travel   2002 - 2002

Skills
E-commerce, Management Consulting, Logistics, Project Management, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Start-ups, Negotiation, Business Planning, Strategy, Analysis, Retail, Management, Strategy Development, Economics, Venture Capital, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning

Francesca Cerisola

Basel Area, Switzerland
Financial Services Professional
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Francesca Naylor

United Kingdom

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

University of Cambridge

Experience
UNHCR   1995 - 2000

Skills
Research, Strategic Planning

Frans Verhagen

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Journalist, publicist, expert Amerika en Amerikaanse geschiedenis
Writing and Editing

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1980 — 1981
Masters of International Affairs, International Security

University of Groningen   1974 — 1980
Masters, Doctoraal Law; Kandidaats Sociology

Experience
Big Sky Productions   2004 - Present
Big Sky Productions BV   1997 - Present
www.amerika.nl   January 1993 - Present
Gemeente Amsterdam   January 2012 - December 2014
Bob de Ronde en Partners   February 2000 - April 2007
VNU Business Publications   April 1990 - March 1993
VNU Business Publications   November 1988 - April 1990
Several Dutch publications and radio.   March 1983 - January 1989

Skills
Magazines, Training, Radio, Speech Writing, Dutch, Writing, New Media, ICT

Gabriela Cretu

Bucharest, Romania
PhD
Research

Education
University of Urbino   2010 — 2011
Research period

University of Bucharest   2002 — 2004
Master of Arts, Public Policies

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon   2002 — 2003
Master of Arts, Southeast European Studies

Università di Bologna   2001 — 2002
Master of Arts, European Politics and Administration

University of Bucharest   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Political and Administrative Science

Università degli Studi di Firenze   1999 — 2000
Exchange student, Political Science

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Research

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Research

Experience
National School of Political and Administrative Sciences   October 2008 - February 2013
Harvard University   June 2007 - July 2007
Columbia University   February 2007 - May 2007
Province of Forli-Cesena, Italy   June 2002 - July 2002
Romanian Government   June 1999 - July 1999

Gaston Moonen

Luxembourg
Head of Cabinet at European Court of Auditors
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1992
MIA, International Affairs

University of Amsterdam   1988 — 1991
drs, Amerikanistiek

Radboud University Nijmegen   1985 — 1991
drs, History

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1989 — 1990
Public Affairs, History

Experience
European Court of Auditors   Auditor, advisor to a Board MemberEuropean Court of Auditors, public auditJanuary 1996 - June 2004

Geoffrey Geurts

Paris Area, France
Evaluation Advisor at UNESCO
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1998
MIA, Economic Development

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1984 — 1989
BA, Economics, International Relations

Aix-Marseille Université   1987 — 1988
Economics, International Relations

Experience
UNESCO   2003 - Present
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)   1998 - 2002
United States Peace Corps   1991 - 1995

Gerrit Heil

Cologne Area, Germany
Consultant at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and Management Consulting Consultant
Management Consulting

Education
University of Bremen   2003 — 2006
PhD, Geochemistry, Climatology

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2005
PhD, Geochemistry, Climatology

Technische Universität Clausthal   1999 — 2003
MSc, Geology

Universidad de Zaragoza   2001 — 2002
Geology

University of Münster   1997 — 1999
BSc, Geosciences

Experience
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants   December 2006 - Present
Research Center Ocean Margins   May 2003 - July 2006
University of Clausthal-Zellerfeld   December 1999 - January 2003

Ghia Osseiran

Oxford, United Kingdom
DPhil Candidate, University of Oxford
Research

Education
University of Oxford   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Education

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2005
Master of International Affairs, Economic & Political Development

American University of Beirut   2000 — 2003
Bachelor, Political Studies

International College (IC)   1986 — 2000
Lebanese Baccalaureate

Experience
University of Oxford   December 2012 - March 2015
International Labour Organization (ILO)   January 2010 - August 2012
International Labour Organization (ILO)   October 2008 - December 2009
United Nations Development Programme   September 2007 - September 2008
United Nations Development Programme   June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Program Development, Socio-economic..., Project Management, Higher Education, Proposal Writing, Stata

Giorgos Rossides

Belgium
Team Leader Communications Justice Directorate General, European Commission
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
Masters in International Affairs

University of Oxford   1999 — 2002
MA Philosophy, Politics and Economics

the english school

the english school

the english school

the english school

Experience
Justice Directorate General, European Commission   September 2014 - Present
European Commission - DG Justice   September 2013 - September 2014
European Commission - DG Justice   January 2013 - August 2013
Cyprus Presidency of the Council of EU   May 2012 - December 2012
European Commission - DG Justice   March 2010 - May 2012
European Commission - DG SANCO   March 2005 - February 2010

Skills
Political Economy, Public Policy, International Law, Data Privacy, Speech Writing, Human Rights, Political Campaigns, European politics, International Relations, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Privacy Law, Capacity Building, Corporate Social..., Conflict, Civil Society, Policy, Foreign Policy, Proposal Writing, Crisis Management, Economic Development, EU funding, Peacebuilding, Government, Public Affairs, International Economics, Political Communication, Foreign Affairs, European Law, Public Administration, Africa, Competition Law, European Union, NGOs, Public International Law, French, Strategy, Politics, Strategic Communications, European Studies, International..., Public Diplomacy, Italian, International Security, European Integration, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, International..., Diplomacy

Guillaume Roty

Paris Area, France
Attaché économique à la Représentation de la Commission européenne en France
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
Master of international affairs, International Relations and Affairs

Sciences Po Paris   2002 — 2004
Master of Sciences-po

Ecole des Mines de Paris   1999 — 2002
Ingénieur-civil

Experience
Représentation de la Commission européenne à Paris   January 2014 - Present
European Commission / DG Competition   September 2010 - December 2013
European Commission / DG Economic and Financial Affairs   January 2009 - September 2010
McKinsey & Company   April 2005 - January 2009

Guita Abidari

Zürich Area, Switzerland
VP at Credit Suisse
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1989 — 1991
M.I.A., International Finance and Middle East Studies

Géraldine Ang

Paris Area, France
Policy Analyst/Economist climate policy and green investment at OECD OCDE
International Affairs

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

HEC School of Management   2002 — 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Management

University of Otago   2005 — 2005
Certificate, Business

Experience
OECD - OCDE   November 2013 - Present
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)   January 2012 - October 2013
HEC Alumni Association of NY   2008 - January 2012
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)   October 2011 - December 2011
The Earth Institute, Columbia University   May 2010 - August 2011
The Journal of International Affairs   May 2010 - May 2011
United States Mission to the United Nations   January 2010 - May 2010
Lagardere   July 2006 - June 2009
Public Senat   September 2004 - May 2005

Skills
European Union, International..., Policy, Sustainable Development, Strategic Communications, Government, Economics, Policy Analysis, Corporate Social..., French, Public Policy, Politics, Climate Change, Qualitative Research, Public Relations

Hannes Klöpper

Berlin Area, Germany
CEO at iversity
Public Policy

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

Hertie School of Governance   2007 — 2008
MPP, Public Policy

European College of Liberal Arts   2006 — 2007
Academy Year, Liberal Arts

Université Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III)   2005 — 2006
semester abroad

Technische Universität Dresden   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Experience
iversity GmbH   February 2011 - Present
edition Körber-Stiftung   April 2010 - September 2012
stiftung neue verantwortung   October 2010 - August 2011
The European Magazine Publishing GmbH   November 2009 - March 2010
Stiftung Neue Verantwortung   October 2008 - September 2009
Illuminate Consulting Group   August 2007 - September 2009
Stiftung Neue Verantwortung   June 2008 - July 2008
Illuminate Consulting Group   June 2007 - July 2007
European Parliament   2006 - 2006
politikverlag helios GmbH   2004 - 2004

Skills
Team Building, Online Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Business Development, Start-ups, Recruiting, Education, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, MOOCs, Research, E-Learning, Writing, Higher Education, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Independent Research, Social Media, E-learning

Harriet E. Berg

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Minister Counsellor, Norwegian Mission to the UN, Geneva
International Affairs

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

Experience
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs   July 2011 - Present
Telenor   2008 - July 2011
Ministry of Trade and Industry   September 1997 - April 2000
Ministry of Foreign Affairs   1991 - 1997

Harry Guinness

London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
MIA, International Energy Management Policy

Yale University   2004 — 2008
BA, Linguistics

Eton College   1998 — 2003
Further Maths, Latin, Greek, Italian

Summerfields School

Experience
Lion's Head Global Partners   September 2012 - Present
USApplicants   August 2008 - Present
UNEP/EarthSpark   January 2012 - May 2012
Developing World Markets   May 2011 - August 2011
Clinton Foundation   December 2008 - March 2010
C Hoare & Co   May 2006 - August 2006
Brompton Bicycle   May 2005 - July 2005
Investec   January 2004 - June 2004

Igor Baranov

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Consultant at McKinsey & Company
Higher Education

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2012
MPA, Economic Policy Management

Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration

London Business School   2009 — 2011
MBA, MBA

St. Petersburg University of Economics and Finance   1993 — 1997
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business/Managerial Economics

Saint Petersburg State University of Finance and Economics   1988 — 1993
MSc in Economics, Economics

Experience
McKinsey & Company   April 2015 - Present
St. Petersburg University Graduate School of Management   October 2013 - April 2015
Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University   September 2012 - April 2015
St. Petersburg State University   2010 - 2011
GSOM, St. Petersburg University   2006 - 2010
St. Petersburg University Graduate School of Management   1996 - April 2006

Skills
Economics, Change Management, International Relations, Student Affairs, Management Consulting, Teaching, Business Strategy, Market Research, International..., Public Speaking, English, Research, Organizational..., Statistics, Project Management, Stata, Data Analysis, Russian, Strategy, Higher Education, Management

Isabelle (Zoony) Eeman

Paris Area, France
Interprète de conférence indépendante
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1989 — 1991
Master's degree, International Affairs

Institut Supérieur de l'Etat des Traducteurs et Interprètes   1982 — 1986
Licence Traduction/Interprétation, Anglais Espagnol

Experience
Free-lance   September 1992 - Present

Islam Qasem

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Academic Director at Webster University
Higher Education

Education
Leiden University
PhD, Political Science/International Relations

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2006 — 2008
MPhil, Social and Political Sciences

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

Harvard Business School   2000 — 2000
Executive Education, General Management

California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Franklin High School   1988 — 1989
High School Diploma

Experience
Webster University   December 2014 - Present
Webster University   October 2011 - Present
Webster University   September 2013 - July 2014
The Hague Center for Strategic Studies   2009 - 2012
Leiden University   2008 - 2011
Leiden University   2009 - 2010
Autodesk   1998 - 2000
Cirrus Logic   1994 - 1998

Skills
International..., Higher Education, Research and project..., Diplomacy, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Education Strategy, Economics, Political Science, Security Policy, International Relations, European politics, European Union, Spanish, Project Management, Arabic, Management, NGOs, Negotiation and..., Energy Security, Intercultural..., Program Management, Strategy, Government, Foreign Policy, Research, Middle Eastern Studies, Leadership and..., Inter Political Economy, Political Finance, Policy Analysis

Iva Kleinova

Czech Republic
Education Management

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

Princeton University   2002 — 2006
A.B.

Gymnazium Jana Nerudy   1996 — 2002
Maturita bilingue

Hammarskjold High School   1999 — 2000

Experience
CERGE-EI   August 2015 - Present
LEAF   April 2012 - Present
University of Economics in Bratislava   January 2012 - May 2012
Ministry of Finance, Office of the Plenipotentiary for Knowledge Economy   August 2011 - April 2012
United Nations Development Programme   May 2011 - August 2011
Neulogy   September 2010 - July 2011
Columbia University   September 2009 - May 2010
United Nations Development Programme   September 2009 - December 2009
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)   January 2009 - May 2009
McKinsey & Company   September 2006 - July 2008

Skills
Stata, Policy Analysis, Research, Strategy, International..., Policy, International Relations, Analysis, Economic Development, Data Analysis, Economics, Public Policy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning

Ivan Topalov

London, United Kingdom
Associate, Capital Advisory Services at Enclude
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
M.A., International Affairs, Finance

Ithaca College   2002 — 2006
B.A., Politics, Economics

American College of Sofia   1997 — 2002

Experience
Enclude Holding   September 2015 - Present
LGT Venture Philanthropy   January 2014 - March 2015
RBS Markets & International Banking   September 2008 - May 2013
ABN AMRO   July 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Venture Capital, Economics, Capital Raising, Financial Structuring, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Derivatives, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Markets, Finance, Due Diligence, Early-stage Startups, Investments, Structured Finance

Ivana Aleksic

Serbia
Senior Education Consultant for Wider Europe at British Council
Public Policy

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

Univerzitet u Beogradu / University of Belgrade
B.A., Sociology

Experience
British Council   October 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant   April 2013 - September 2013
World Bank   March 2006 - March 2013
Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration, Government of Serbia   August 2004 - January 2006
Center for Policy Studies/Centar za proucavanje alternativa   January 1998 - August 2002

Skills
Economics, NGOs, Leadership, Blended Learning, Human Rights, Economic Development, International..., Public Administration, Public Policy, Education, Policy, Proposal Writing, Capacity Building, International..., Nonprofits, Civil Society, Poverty Reduction, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Politics, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Foreign Policy, Research, Political Science, Government, Diplomacy, E-Learning, Sustainable Development, European Union, Educational Leadership, Program Development, Organizational..., Educational Technology, International Relations