Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Alumni

Jacob Ulrich

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Country Director at TechnoServe
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1995
Master, Economic Development

Roskilde University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor, International Development, Environmental Planning

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Experience
TechnoServe   September 2015 - Present
COWI Denmark   June 2014 - September 2015
COWI Tanzania   April 2012 - April 2014
Austral COWI, Mozambique   March 2008 - April 2012
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs   March 2007 - March 2008
COWI Zambia   2004 - 2007
COWI Latvia   2001 - 2004
COWI   2000 - 2001
COWI Latvia   1997 - 2000
COWI   1995 - 1997

Jane Dougherty

London, United Kingdom
Graduate Student at Columbia University
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2015 — 2017
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Economic and Political Development

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2014 — 2015
Graduate Diploma, Economics, Distinction

University of Oxford   2008 — 2012
BA Hon., Classics

University of London International Programmes   2008 — 2009
Statistics 1 & 2: Economics, Management, Finance & the Social Sciences, Distinction

St. Paul's Girls' School   2001 — 2008
Maths (A), Latin (A), Ancient Greek (A)

Experience
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   March 2015 - Present
NERA Economic Consulting   August 2014 - January 2015
COBAP Uganda: Community Based Development Programme   February 2014 - May 2014
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation   September 2012 - January 2014
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation   July 2012 - September 2012
Fast Track Sports Marketing Agency   August 2011 - September 2011
Arts Council England   July 2011 - August 2011
Balliol College, University of Oxford   March 2011 - March 2011
Academy International   July 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Event Management, Stata, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Maple, Statistics, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

Janine Roberts

Slough, United Kingdom
Decisive, strategic thinker, skilled at partnering for commercial success with extreme customer focus.
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1980 — 1983
MIA, International Relations

City University of New York-Hunter College   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, French and African Studies

Experience
British Airways   July 2011 - Present
British Airways   April 2009 - June 2011
British Airways   1989 - 2008
British Airways   1994 - 2007
British Airways   July 2002 - July 2005
British Airways   January 2000 - 2002
British Airways   September 1997 - January 2000
British Airways   1991 - 1994

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., •Partnering for..., •Consensus Building..., Aviation, Change Management, International Change..., Customer Service, People Management, Influencing

Javier Celaya

Bilbao Area, Spain
CEO and Founder of Dosdoce.com
Internet

Education
Universidad de Alcalá   2010 — 2011

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

Boston College   1981 — 1985
Licenciatura, Económicas

Experience
Dosdoce Digital Culture S.L   January 2004 - Present
Commerce One   November 2000 - November 2003
Burson-Marsteller   January 1992 - October 2000

Skills
Relaciones públicas, Marketing Strategy, Business Intelligence, New Media, Estrategia, Social Media, Blogging, Blogs, Business Strategy, Business Development, Desarrollo empresarial, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Web 2.0, Comunicaciones de..., Social Networking, Publicidad en Internet, Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Editoriales, Comercio electrónico, Publishing, E-commerce, Mercadotecnia en medios..., Redes sociales, Generación de clientes, Entrepreneurship, Content Development, Digital Strategy, Start-ups, Comunicaciones..., Estrategia empresarial, Strategy, Online Advertising, Negociación, Estrategia digital, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Lead Generation, Espíritu empresarial, Estrategia de...

Jennifer Blanke

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Chief Economist, Member of the Management Committee at World Economic Forum
International Trade and Development

Education
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   2000 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Economics, Awarded with highest honors

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

Hamilton College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
World Economic Forum   October 2012 - Present
World Economic Forum, Cologny/Geneva   July 2002 - September 2012
World Economic Forum   September 1998 - June 2002
Eurogroup   November 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Policy Analysis, Sub-Saharan Africa, Private Sector..., Public Policy, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Poverty Reduction, International..., Africa, Foreign Policy, Public-private..., Economic Policy, Public/private..., Political Economy, Macroeconomics, Policy, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Diplomacy, Public Affairs, Civil Society, Economic Research, Report Writing, Political Science, International Political..., European Union, Stakeholder Engagement, Emerging Markets, International..., Climate Change, Politics, French, Development Economics, Economic Development, Stata, Government, International Economics, Econometrics, Economics

Jenny Anderson

London, United Kingdom
Reporter at Quartz
Media Production

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1999
MIA, International Affairs

Colorado College   1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science/History

National Cathedral School   1988 — 1994

Experience
Quartz   September 2015 - Present
New York Times   2013 - Present

Skills
Blogging, Editorial, News Writing, Media Relations, Storytelling, Journalism, Newspapers, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing

Jenny Mouton

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Nonprofit
International Trade and Development

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

Université Laval   1995 — 1996


Skills
Financial Statement..., Freelance Writing, Financial Analysis, External Audit, Business Strategy, Account Reconciliation, Social Media, Program Management, Emerging Markets, Personal Finance, Web Content, Business Development, Liaison, Public Speaking, Government, Economic Development, SME Development, Fundraising, Community Engagement, Women's Rights, European Markets, Strategy, Proofreading, Risk Management, Logistic Support, Outreach Engagement, Logistics Management, Multi-Cultural Team..., Relief & Development, Auditing Standards, SME Sector, Management, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Process Auditing, Editing, Budget Management, Development Economics, Nonprofit Leadership, Case Management, Public & Private Sectors, Interagency Coordination, Public Relations, Latin American markets, Research, Financial Planning

John A. Garcia Lizarazo

Tilburg, Provincie Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Financial professional specialized in Banking and Investment, Master in Finance C.F.A Track
Financial Services

Education
Tilburg University   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, CFA Track, Finance

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2014
Specialization, Banking and Financial Support Services

   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Finance and International Trade

Experience
Schlumberger   October 2013 - July 2014
Schlumberger Surenco, S.A.   February 2013 - September 2013
Subaru Colombia   August 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Professional Writing, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office

John Carter McKnight

Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom
JD/PhD Seeking TenureTrack Faculty Position
Higher Education

Education
Arizona State University   2008 — 2013
PhD, Human & Social Dimensions of Science & Technology

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1992
MIA, Russian Studies/International Trade

New York University School of Law   1986 — 1988
JD, Corporate finance

University of California, Santa Barbara   1979 — 1983
BA, Political Science

Experience
Lancaster University   October 2013 - April 2015
Research Assistant/Independent Contractor   July 2012 - June 2013
Consortium for Applied Space Ethics   October 2012 - May 2013
Center for Games and Impact   April 2012 - May 2013
Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics   March 2012 - May 2013
Arizona State University   August 2010 - May 2011
Arizona State University   December 2009 - May 2010
Science Foundation Arizona   August 2008 - May 2010
ASU Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict   November 2008 - May 2009
Arizona State University   August 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Qualitative Research, Adult Education, Nonprofits, E-Learning, Policy, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Social Networking, Research, Writing, Staff Development, Community Outreach, Science, Educational Technology, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Management, Lecturing, Management, Grant Writing, Research Design, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Curriculum Development, Project Management, Program Management, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Anthropology, Program Development, Academic Writing, Sustainability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Editing, Technical Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Non-profits, Grants, Distance Learning, Program Evaluation, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Analysis

John McCaslin

Russian Federation
Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs at U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1979 — 1981
M.A., International Political Economy and Russian

Colgate University   1974 — 1978

Experience
U.S. Embassy - New Delhi, Inda   July 2013 - Present
U.S. Embassy - Warsaw, Poland   August 2006 - March 2010
U.S. Embassy - Moscow, Russia   August 2001 - July 2005

Skills
International Relations

John Sequeira

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Former Director of Administration OPCW
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1982 — 1984
MIA, International Relations, Business, Economics

George Mason University   1974 — 1978
B.S., Economics

Experience
Seeking New Position   February 2015 - Present
OPCW   January 2011 - October 2014
CTBTO   January 2007 - December 2010
U.S. Department of State   June 1984 - December 2006
U.S. Peace Corps   January 1980 - June 1982

Skills
Research, Public Policy, International Relations, Government, Politics, Diplomacy, French, International Law, Capacity Building, International..., International..., Public Diplomacy, Strategic Planning, Policy, Policy Analysis, Human Rights, Foreign Policy, Program Management, English, Political Science, Proposal Writing

John Stinson

Oxford, United Kingdom
Senior Associate, Oxford Analytica
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Finance and Advanced Economic Analysis

The American University in Cairo   2008 — 2008
Certificate, Modern Standard/Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

University of Pennsylvania   2003 — 2007
BA, International Relations

Experience
Oxford Analytica   May 2011 - Present
Engility Holdings   May 2013 - May 2014
SAIC   2010 - 2011
Office of Naval Intelligence   2006 - 2010

Skills
Intelligence Analysis, Economics, Data Visualization, International Relations, Analysis, Research, Foreign Policy, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis

Jonas Kjær-Westermann

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Experienced program and project management, facilitation and leadership
Management Consulting

Education
Copenhagen Business School   2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Public Governance, Masters

Roskilde University   1990 — 1997
Master in Public Administration and International Development, Economics and International Development

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2008
Program and project Management, Project Management

APMGroup   2012 — 2012
PRINCE2 Practitioner, Project Management

DJØF Projektledelse   2010 — 2011
Project Management Certificate, Project Management

Experience
UCC Copenhagen   April 2010 - Present
Professionshøjskolen UCC   April 2009 - March 2010
Kjaer Consult   January 2008 - December 2009
UNDP   May 2005 - December 2007
UNDP Nordic Office   October 2001 - May 2005
UNDP New York   October 2004 - November 2004
UNDP Tanzania   September 2003 - September 2003
UNDP Afghanistan   2003 - 2003
UNDP Uganda   June 2002 - June 2002
UNDP Headquarters New York   May 1999 - October 2001

Skills
Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Danish, Management Consulting, Government, Results Oriented, Public Administration, Strategic Communications, Delivering Results, Policy, Civil Society, Capacity Building, Public Sector, Public/private..., Contract Negotiation, Executive Coaching, European Union, Governance, program and project..., Knowledge Management, Organizational Design, Workshop Facilitation, Human Rights, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Africa, public private..., Qualitative Research, Change Management, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Employee Training, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Program Management, Analysis, Intercultural..., Training & Development, International..., Leadership, International Relations, Goal Oriented, Mindfulness, Project Management, Organizational Learning, Strategy, Large Scale Change..., International Project..., Coordination

Joost van der Zwan

London, United Kingdom
Conflict Adviser at Department for International Development
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2009
Certificate in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

Radboud University Nijmegen   2005 — 2005
MA

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2003 — 2004
MSC

Lancaster University   1999 — 2002
BA Honours

United World College of the Atlantic   1997 — 1999
International Baccalaureate

Vlietland College   1993 — 1997
VWO 4

International School of Ouagadougou   1990 — 1993

Experience
Department for International Development   July 2013 - Present
Adam Smith International   2012 - June 2013
International Alert   September 2009 - October 2011
United Nations   September 2007 - September 2009
London School of Economics   January 2006 - September 2007
Save the Children   May 2007 - July 2007
Control Risks   2007 - 2007
Oxfam Novib   January 2005 - December 2005
Gemin-i.org   December 2003 - June 2004
Ministerie van BZK   2003 - 2003

Skills
NGOs, Nonprofits, Conflict Resolution, Policy Analysis, International..., Politics, Institutional reform, Political Science, Security Sector Reform, Conflict, Proposal Writing, Conflict Analysis, Peacekeeping, Economic Development, French, Research, Africa, Statebuilding, Training, Civil Society, Private Sector..., Peacebuilding, Program Management, Non-profits, Government, Humanitarian Assistance, Policy, Capacity Building, Governance, Humanitarian, International Relations

Jovana Kokir

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Assistant Programme Officer at OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2013
Research scholar, Humanitarian Affairs

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen   2013 — 2013
Master's degree, International Humanitarian Action

Ruhr-Universität Bochum   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, International Humanitarian Action

Uniwersytet Warszawski   2012 — 2012
NOHA Intensive Programme, International Humanitarian Action

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies   2010 — 2012
Master, Security Studies

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Political Sciences   2006 — 2010
BA, International Politics

Experience
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   June 2015 - Present
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   February 2015 - May 2015
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)   August 2014 - January 2015
Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit, Government of the Republic of Serbia   May 2014 - July 2014
Heartefact Fund   March 2014 - June 2014
Ruhr-Universität Bochum   September 2012 - December 2013
Columbia University   June 2013 - September 2013
ISWiB   September 2010 - November 2011

Skills
Humanitarian, International Law, English, NGOs, Human Rights, International..., International Security, European Studies, Teamwork, International Relations, International..., Research, Conflict Analysis, European politics, Event Management, Policy Analysis, Politics, Humanitarian Assistance, Public International Law, Non-profits, Foreign Policy, Public Diplomacy, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Political Science, Nonprofits, International..., Public Administration

Juan Jose Fortun

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Head of Project Management at BBVA Asset Management
Investment Management

Education
CAIA - Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst Association   2008 — 2010
CAIA Member, Alternative Investments

IEB   2000 — 2002
Master's Degree, Derivatives

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1991 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1994
Economic Development

Experience
BBVA Asset Management   June 2009 - Present
Proxima Alfa Investments   May 2008 - May 2009
Vega Asset Management   July 2003 - April 2008
Banco Santander   March 1999 - July 2003
Santander Investment   July 1998 - March 1999
Santander Investment   February 1998 - July 1998

Skills
OTC Clearing, Financial Markets, Data Management, Fixed Income, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Market Risk, Agile Project Management, Valuation, Project Management, Credit Risk, Performance Analysis, Banking, Asset Management, Digital Banking, Trading, Financial Risk, Collateral Management, Risk Management, Managed Accounts, Hedge Funds, Middle Office, Institutional Investors, Murex, Prime Brokerage, FX Options, Risk Monitoring, Investments, Asset Managment, Operational Risk

Juan Pablo Osornio

Berlin Area, Germany
Independent Consultant, Energy Efficiency
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2007
MPA, Environmental Science and Policy

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México   1999 — 2003
BA, International Relations

Centro Universitario Mexico   1996 — 1999
High School, Chemistry and Biological Sciences

Experience
Independent Consultant, Energy Efficiency   April 2014 - Present
Paternity Leave   January 2014 - April 2014
European Climate Foundation   August 2012 - December 2013
The International Council on Clean Transportation   February 2011 - July 2012
Abt Associates   November 2010 - February 2011
Center for Clean Air Policy   March 2009 - October 2010
EcoSecurities   October 2007 - March 2009
LAMAT   March 2005 - May 2007
Foreign Affairs en Español   May 2004 - May 2006
DEMOTECNIA   November 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Project Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Analysis, Sustainability, Due Diligence, Carbon, Consulting, Strategy, Research, Energy, Government, Program Management, Policy, Leadership, Market Research, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Renewable Energy, Creative Strategy, Negotiation, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Awareness, Energy Policy, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Public Policy, International Relations, Management, Strategic Planning

Judith Sunderland

Milan Area, Italy
Senior researcher at Human Rights Watch
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1999
MA, International relations

The University of Chicago

Experience
Human Rights Watch   

Skills
International..., International Human..., International Relations, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, NGOs

Judy Freida

Paris Area, France
Private Equity Funds Advisory
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2000 — 2001

Sciences Po   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Public Administration

Georgetown University   1997 — 1998
International Affairs

Experience
BNP Paribas Wealth Management   June 2008 - Present
KBC Bank, French Branch   March 2003 - June 2008

Julia Flaig

London, United Kingdom
Associate Financial Institutions bei EBRD
Banking

Education
   2010 — 2010

   2005 — 2010
2010

Universität St.Gallen - Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften   2007 — 2008

Experience
EBRD   July 2012 - Present
BNP Paribas CIB   June 2011 - July 2012
EBRD   September 2010 - May 2011
DEG   June 2009 - August 2009
Simon-Kucher & Partners   June 2008 - August 2008
Price Waterhouse Coopers   January 2008 - February 2008
Deutscher Bundestag   June 2006 - June 2006

Julien Levesque

Paris Area, France
ATER at École des hautes études en sciences sociales
International Affairs

Education
EHESS - Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales   2010 — 2015
Doctorat, Etudes politiques

   2008 — 2010
MIA, Sécurité internationale - Asie du sud

   2004 — 2010
Master, Affaires internationales: sécurité internationale

Jamia Millia Islamia   2006 — 2007
Echange - J. Nehru Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Résolution des conflits

Experience
EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales   September 2015 - Present
INALCO - Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales   March 2015 - June 2015
Mission permanente de l'Afghanistan auprès des Nations Unies   January 2010 - May 2010
MESAAS, Columbia University   September 2009 - May 2010
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies   October 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Urdu, Foreign Policy Analysis, South Asia, Editing, Research, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Social Movements, Writing, Organizational..., Political Science, South Asian Politics, Hindi, Nationalism

Karl Ritter

Stockholm, Sweden
Chief of Nordics & Baltics News at The Associated Press
Writing and Editing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2000 — 2001
MS, Journalism

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

Experience
The Associated Press   2005 - Present
The Associated Press   June 2004 - March 2005
The Associated Press   October 2001 - May 2004

Skills
Investigative Reporting, Storytelling, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Journalism, Newspaper, Editorial, News Writing

Kathleen Samuel-Ahl

Austria
Political Specialist at US Embassy Austria/Mission to the OSCE
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MIA

Experience
US Embassy Austria/Mission to the OSCE   March 2013 - Present
OSCE   January 2006 - January 2013
National Democratic Institute   2004 - 2005
Jamie Metzl for US Congress   2004 - 2004
International Crisis Group   2002 - 2003
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe   2000 - 2002
United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia   1999 - 2000
Baltic Center: Cooperation for Peace   1993 - 1996
University of Latvia   1992 - 1993

Skills
Democracy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Civil Society, Russian, Program Evaluation, Diplomacy, Grants, International Security, Human Rights, European Union, Management, Conflict, Politics, Capacity Building, Peacebuilding, International..., Conflict Resolution, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Policy, Research, Policy, Political Science, International..., NGOs

Katrin Pross

Berlin Area, Germany
ECommerce Consultant & Interims Manager
Internet

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2004
MPA, Economic Development und Urban Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1999 — 1999
Exchange student, Marketing

European-University Viadrina   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Economics (Diplom-Kauffrau), Finance and Organization

Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Reims   1997 — 1998
Diplom d'ESC Reims, Finance and General Management

Experience
Freelancer   May 2015 - Present
Freelancer   September 2013 - Present
mirapodo/myToys GmbH   December 2012 - August 2013
mirapdo GmbH   September 2009 - November 2012
eBay GmbH   January 2007 - July 2009
eBay GmbH   January 2006 - December 2006
McKinsey & Company   February 2000 - December 2005

Skills
Analytics, User Experience, E-commerce, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, Management, Strategic Partnerships, E-business, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Product Management, Business Development

Kent Morris

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Foreign Service Officer at U.S. Department of State
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1990 — 1991
MIA, International Affairs

Columbia University in the City of New York   1988 — 1990
BA, Middle East Studies

Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2002 - Present
United States Department of Defense   1999 - June 2002
California State University, Dominguez Hills   1995 - 1999
International Rescue Committee   1993 - 1994
US Army   December 1990 - October 1991
Arab Commercial Enterprises   1982 - 1985
Frank B. Hall   January 1980 - October 1981
US Navy   1974 - 1979

Skills
Foreign Policy, National Security, Government, Defense, Security Clearance, Policy Analysis, International Security, Public Policy, Policy, Politics, International..., International Relations, Crisis Management, Intelligence Analysis, Counterterrorism, Military

Kieran Clarke

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Research Officer at International Institute for Sustainable Development
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2012
Dual Degree Masters of Public Administration, Energy and Environmental Policy

Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2010 — 2011
Dual Degree Masters of Public Administration, Econopmics

University of Sydney   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Economics and Political Economy, Honours

Experience
International Institute for Sustainable Development   November 2013 - Present
Earth Institute   September 2011 - May 2012
Australian Federal Department of Resources and Energy   2009 - 2010
International Energy Agency   2008 - 2009
Australian Federal Department of Resources and Energy   2007 - 2008
Australian Federal Department of Industry   2006 - 2007

Skills
Politics, Energy Policy, Public Policy, Human Rights, International..., Economics, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Energy, Proposal Writing

Kimberly Murphy

Paris Area, France
Associate, Capital Markets at Linklaters
Law Practice

Education
Cornell Law School   2005 — 2009
Juris Doctor

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   2007 — 2009
Master 1: mention droits Francais et Americain / / Master 2 Professionel, mention droit du commerce international

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1995 — 1997
Masters of International Affairs, International Economics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1989 — 1994
BA / BA, German Language / Political Science

Experience
Linklaters   February 2014 - Present
HEAD - Hautes Etudes Appliquées du Droit   January 2014 - Present
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   September 2009 - January 2014
Université de Paris X - Nanterre   September 2012 - December 2013
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   January 2012 - June 2012
KPMG   1998 - 2001
PwC   1999 - 2000
PaineWebber   1997 - 1999
Deutscher Bundestag (German Parliament)   August 1994 - June 1995
Assemblée Nationale (French National Assembly)   January 1993 - June 1993

Skills
Financial Reporting, Teaching, Disclosure Statements, Securities Offerings, Diplomacy, Corporate Law, High Yield Bonds, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, International Business..., French, Fluent German, Competition Law, Native English, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Advice, Private Equity, Financial Analysis, Commercial Litigation, Fluent French, Cross-border...

Kristen Morrow-Greven

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Core Payments EMEA at PayPal
Financial Services

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

University of Amsterdam   1998 — 1999
Certificate

Grinnell College   1995 — 1999
BA

Experience
PayPal   January 2013 - Present
PayPal   March 2011 - January 2013
PayPal   October 2007 - February 2011
Federal Reserve Bank of New York   June 2003 - September 2007
European Central Bank   September 2006 - May 2007
Deloitte Consulting   2000 - 2001
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco   1999 - 2000

Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Credit Risk, PSD, Strategic Partnerships, Fraud, Mobile Payments, Consulting, Product Management, Start-ups, Security, Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Banking, Finance, Relationship Management, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Change Management, E-payments, Financial Analysis, Product Marketing, SEPA, Analytics, Business Development, Leadership, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Business Intelligence, CRM, Payment Systems, Management, E-commerce, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Business Strategy, Program Management, Payments, Business Analysis, Financial Services

Kristen Woolf

London, United Kingdom
Experienced leader in designing innovative and impactful solutions for adolescent girls and women
International Affairs

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New   2001 — 2002
Master's Degree, Master of Science Degree, Social Work; focus on international social welfare and policy analysis

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2000 — 2002
MSW, Social Work - International Social Welfare and Social Policy

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS   1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Experience
M&C Saatchi London   2015 - 2015
Nike Foundation   February 2011 - June 2014
The Malala Fund   2014 - 2014
UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND   January 2007 - January 2009
Oxfam   2007 - 2008
2004-2007 UNITED NATIONS CHILDRENS FUND (UNICEF)   January 2007 - March 2007
UNICEF   December 2006 - March 2007
UNICEF   August 2006 - December 2006
Nah We Yone   2002 - 2005
The Partnership for the Homeless   November 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Policy, Leadership, Government, Humanitarian, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profits, International..., Capacity Building, Capacity Development, NGOs, Corporate Social..., Program Development, Program Evaluation, Management, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Human Rights, Social Impact, Nonprofits, Strategy, Training, Community Development, Strategic Planning

Kristina Reinhardt

Roma, Lazio, Italy
Programme Officer at UN REACH
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Development Practice

University of Washington   2006 — 2010
BA, Medical Anthropology and Global Health

Experience
UN REACH   November 2014 - Present
UN REACH   June 2014 - November 2014
The East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children   March 2010 - June 2014
UN REACH   January 2014 - January 2014
SIPA M&E Student Society (MEss)   January 2013 - December 2013
UN REACH   May 2013 - August 2013
The East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children   September 2008 - August 2012
Victim Support Team   October 2011 - June 2012
Harborview Medical Center   February 2008 - June 2012
Center for Rights, Education, and Awareness (CREAW)   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Human Rights, Writing, Microsoft Office, Accounting, GIS, Data Analysis, Research, Social Media, Qualitative Research, Stata, Public Administration, Public Health, Data Visualization, Non-profits..., Program Evaluation, International..., Nutrition, Global Health

Laetitia Bosio

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Policy and Strategy Officer at UNAIDS
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master in International Affairs

HEC PARIS, Business School   2005 — 2009
Master of Science in Management

Norwegian School of Economics   2008 — 2008
CEMS

Copenhagen Business School   2006 — 2006
Erasmus Exchange Program

Janson de Sailly Classes Préparatoires   2003 — 2005

Lycée Carnot   1995 — 2003
Baccalauréat

Experience
UNAIDS   February 2015 - Present
Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations   April 2012 - January 2015
Mailman School of Public Health   September 2011 - March 2012
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce   January 2011 - May 2011
Columbia University   January 2011 - May 2011
Escalera Research Group   January 2011 - January 2011
Columbia University   September 2010 - December 2010
Millennium Cities Initiative, Earth Institute   June 2010 - August 2010
United Nations World Food Program (WFP)   January 2008 - June 2008
PlaNet Finance   July 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Strategy, Program Management, Health Economics, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Corporate Social..., Project Coordination, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Stata, Economics, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

Laura Susanne (Susie) Shuford

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Project Manager and Expert at the Frankfurt School UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Earth Institute, Environmental Science and Policy

Rollins College
BA: Magna Cum Laude, Environmental Policy, Science and Economics

Experience
FS-UNEP Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance; International Advisory Services   August 2011 - Present

Lea-Kristin Martin

Berlin Area, Germany
Outreach Officer at Survival International; Founder & Project Leader at kikipa!
Public Policy

Education
UPEACE CEE and SARUS   2014 — 2014
Designing for Social Innovation and Leadership (DSIL) Certificate

Hertie School of Governance   2013 — 2014
Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)   2009 — 2012
Bachelor in Cultural Sciences

Universidad de Chile   2010 — 2011
Bachelor in Public Administration

Experience
Survival International   May 2015 - Present
University for Sustainable Development   December 2014 - April 2015
Ashoka   June 2014 - February 2015
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs - BMAS   July 2013 - August 2013
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)   March 2013 - July 2013
Friedrich Ebert Foundation   May 2012 - July 2012
The Yansa Group   August 2011 - May 2012
Amnesty International   April 2010 - July 2010
COINED International   August 2009 - October 2009
Hogar Ceferino   October 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Campaigns, Teamwork, Gender, Fundraising, International Relations, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Indigenous Rights, Economics, Latin America, Spanish, Resiliency, Sustainable Development, Corporate Social..., Politics, Human Rights, Stata, Social Innovation, Public Policy, Women's Rights, Social Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking

Leila Laouadi Turner

Paris Area, France
CEO at FABERNOVEL Paris
Information Technology and Services

Education
DEAC   2005 — 2006
Modern Standard Arabic

   2004 — 2005
MIA, School of International and Public Affairs

   2001 — 2005
MPA, Political Science & Public Administration

   2002 — 2003
International Relations and Affairs

Experience
FABERNOVEL Paris   January 2015 - Present
FABERNOVEL   June 2014 - Present
FABERNOVEL   April 2013 - June 2014
FABERNOVEL   2011 - April 2013
WDHB Consulting Group   April 2010 - August 2011
United Nations University   January 2005 - August 2005
Embassy of France to the United States   January 2003 - July 2003

Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Retail, Team Leadership, Business Development, Product Development, User Experience, People Skills, Start-up, Change Management, Start-ups

Leonard Geiger, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Senior Vice President at Cohen & Steers
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   1991 — 1994
MBA, Finance & Marketing

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1991 — 1994
MIA, International Affairs/Western European Affairs

Middlebury College   1984 — 1988
BA, German/Economics

Experience
Cohen & Steers   2006 - Present
CBRE Investors/GRES   2004 - 2006
Lombard Odier   1998 - 2004
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie   2002 - 2003
US Trust   1996 - 2002
Deutsche Bank   1994 - 1996
CoreStates   1989 - 1991

Skills
Asset Allocation, Equities, Investments, Private Equity, Fixed Income, Equity Research, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Alternative Investments, Asset Managment, Investment Strategies, Securities, Investment Management, Hedge Funds

Lili Xijia Li

Paris Area, France
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2004
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Economic Policy Management

Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Grenoble   2001 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business


Skills
Business Development, Project Management, Public-private..., Public/private..., International Project..., Proposal Writing, Marketing Communications, Management, Program Coordination, CRM, Investor Relations, Entrepreneurship, Client Relationship..., Organizational..., Management Consulting, International Business, Strategic Planning

Liza Murphy

Cologne Area, Germany
Director at Are We There Yet
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2003
Certificate, Conservation Biology

Cornell University   1982 — 1984
B.S., Industrial & Labor Relations

Mattituck High School   1973 — 1977

Experience
Are We There Yet   April 2015 - Present
Nepcon   April 2011 - Present
FLOCERT   September 2014 - April 2015
UTZ Certified   October 2013 - August 2014
Are We There Yet?   January 2010 - September 2013
Global Crop Diversity Trust   October 2011 - December 2012
Forest Stewardship Council   2007 - October 2009
Rainforest Alliance   2004 - 2007
Lockwood Financial   May 1996 - May 2001
JP Morgan   January 1994 - March 1996

Skills
Natural Resources, Natural Resource..., Sustainability..., Policy, Strategic Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Issues, Community Outreach, Climate Change, Ecology, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Education, Environmental Awareness, Non-profits, Sustainable Development, Climate Change..., Sustainability Reporting, Program Management, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Nonprofits, Capacity Building, Biodiversity, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Agriculture, Selling Skills, Business Strategy, Environmental Policy, Rural Development, Carbon, Environmental..., Environmental Impact..., Forestry, Stewardship, Conservation Issues, NGOs, Market Development

Lori Hinnant

Paris Area, France
Correspondent at Associated Press
Online Media

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2002
Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

Amherst College   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Experience
Associated Press   July 2012 - Present
Associated Press   February 2010 - July 2012
Associated Press   February 2005 - February 2010
Associated Press   June 2002 - February 2005

Skills
Storytelling, Online Journalism, Social Media, Breaking News, News Writing, Security Policy, Social Networking, Editing, Headline Writing, Newspapers

Lucía Fernández Suárez

Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communications Officer at UN World Food Programme
International Affairs

Education
Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2006 — 2007
Master in Evaluation of Public Policies & Programs

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

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1993 — 1998
B.A. in Communication, Journalism

Experience
Transform Lives Consulting   March 2014 - June 2014
Prince of Asturias Foundation www.fpa.es/en   September 2013 - October 2013
DARA (International Organization)   November 2011 - September 2013
DARA (International Organization)   July 2010 - July 2013
DARA (International Organization)   February 2011 - March 2013
DARA (International Organization)   October 2005 - January 2011
Grupo DEX - Desarrollo de Estrategias Exteriores   May 2004 - October 2005
Real Instituto Elcano   July 2003 - April 2004
CARE International in NY   February 2003 - June 2003
European Commission   May 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Diplomacy, Climate Change, Management, Humanitarian, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Policy, Humanitarian Assistance, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, NGOs, Human Rights

Luisa Eugenia Bernal

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Policy Specialist at United Nations Development Programme
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Political Economy

Universidad Central de Venezuela   1989 — 1993
Licenciada en Estudios Internacionales, Magna Cum Laude, Intrernational Relations

Experience
United Nations Development Programme   June 2008 - Present
South Centre   March 2006 - March 2010
South Centre   2004 - 2006
South Centre   June 2002 - 2004
Permanent Mission of Venezuela in Geneva. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Venezuela   January 2000 - June 2002
Ministry of Production and Commerce of Venezuela   March 1997 - January 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Nonprofits, International Relations, International..., Foreign Policy, Poverty Reduction, NGOs, International Trade, Trading, European Union, Climate Change, Policy, Government, International..., Commodity, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Economics, Capacity Building, Sustainable Development, Public Policy

Luisa Nardi

Pisa Area, Italy
Independent Consultant
Civic & Social Organization

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

Università degli Studi di Pisa
Laurea in Scienze Politiche, Scienze Politiche, indirizzo Internazionale, 110 e lode

Experience
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna   January 2004 - April 2015
International Network for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights   2002 - 2004
Office of the High Representative in Bosnia Herzegovina   1999 - 1999

Skills
Ricerca, Progettazione percorsi..., ONG, Analisi delle politiche..., Unione Europea, Valutazione programmi, Diritti umani, Sviluppo internazionale, Organizzazione..., Formazione per adulti, Capacity building, Relazioni internazionali

Lynne Miles

London, United Kingdom
Associate at Arup
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Masters in Public Administration, Public Economic Policy (concentration in Urban Policy)

London School of Economics and Political Science   2007 — 2008
Masters in Public Administration, Public Economic Policy (concentration in urban policy)

University of Warwick   1998 — 2001
BSc, Economic and Politics

Experience
Arup   September 2001 - Present
City of New York   October 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Local Government, Socio-economic Research, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Private Sector, Stakeholder Engagement, Urban Economics, Urban Regeneration, EU funding, Economics, Economic Development, Best practice guidance, Environmental Impact..., Policy, Economic Impact..., Urban Planning, Masterplanning, Land Use Planning, Sustainability, Informal economy, Transportation Planning, Retail strategy, Visitor economy, Qualitative Research, Public Sector, Feasibility Studies, Transport Modelling, Urban policy, Project Appraisal, Research, Comprehensive Planning, Program Evaluation, Labour Market Research, Green growth, Survey Design, Quantitative Research, Impact Assessment

Maarten Muller

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Partner at Allen & Overy, Corporate
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1979 — 1981
Master of international affairs, International affairs

Universiteit Leiden   1973 — 1979
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Civil Law

Experience
Allen & Overy   2000 - Present
Loeff Claeys Verbeke   1990 - 2000
Loeff & Van der Ploeg   1984 - 1990
Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Landbouw en Innovatie   August 1981 - May 1984

Skills
Cross-border..., Joint Ventures, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions

Maciej Drozd

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Director, Impact Assessment & Regulatory Planning, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MPA

National University of Singapore
MPP

Warsaw School of Economics
MA

Experience
Harvard Kennedy School   July 2015 - Present
Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland   January 2014 - Present
Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland   January 2012 - December 2013
Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland   January 2010 - December 2011
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland   May 2008 - October 2009
A.T. Kearney   July 2005 - December 2006

Maciej Swat

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Marketing Director, B2B Market at Play (P4)
Telecommunications

Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra   2014 — 2015
AMP

University of Sussex   1996 — 1997
MA, International Economics

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1992 — 1996

University of Warsaw   1991 — 1996
MA, Economics

Experience
Play (P4 Sp. z o.o.)   April 2012 - Present
T-Mobile Polska   January 2004 - March 2012
Medicover   2001 - 2004
Sodexo   1997 - 1999

Skills
Marketing Strategy

Malgorzata Michalska

Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian District, Poland
Project Manager at United Nations Development Programme
E-Learning

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2007

Manuel Alduy

Paris Area, France
Head of CANAL OTT at Canal+
Broadcast Media

Education
   1992 — 1993
Master, Political Science

HEC School of Management   1989 — 1992
HEC, Finances, Marketing

Experience
Canal+   March 2014 - Present
Canal+   2008 - March 2014
Canal+   December 2005 - February 2008
CINECINEMA   2003 - 2005
Multithematiques   2001 - 2003
Canal+   1994 - 2000

Skills
Software Acquisition, IPTV, Digital Strategy, Pay TV, Entertainment, Team Building, Divertissement, Digital Media, New Media, Television, Strategy, Vidéo, Film, Télévision hertzienne, Interactive TV, Média numérique, Production vidéo, Broadcast Television, VOD, Stratégie numérique, Appareils mobiles, Broadcast, Vidéo à la demande, Digital Distribution, Télévision, Stratégie, Diffusion, Télévision IP, Nouveaux médias

Manuel Pastor Elizalde

Madrid Area, Spain
Project Manager | Columbia University MPA
Civil Engineering

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Administration in Development Practice, Disaster risk management, Urban resilience, Governance

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2003 — 2009
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Civil Engineering

Imperial College London   2007 — 2008
Civil Engineering - Exchange Program

Experience
UNDP   September 2014 - December 2014
Earth Institute, Center on Globalization and Sustainable Development   June 2014 - August 2014
Idom International, Department of Advanced Analysis and Design.   October 2009 - January 2013
Cedex. National Centre for Public Works Studies and Experimentation.   July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Budget Management, M&E, Innovation Consulting, Community Consultation, Team Leadership, Spanish, Nonprofits, Programming, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping, Disaster Risk Reduction, Policy Analysis, Statistics, International..., Cost Benefit, Disaster Recovery, Report Writing, Interviewing Skills, Microsoft Project, Logical Framework..., Project Engineering

Marc de Fleurieu

Bruxelles Ixelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium
Strategy and Communications
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2002
Master's Degree, International Relations and Affairs, 3.9

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   1997 — 2001
Master's Degree, Public Affairs

Experience
PISCO Consulting   August 2012 - Present
MCI Group   2015 - 2015
MCI Group   2015 - 2015
Mostra   March 2009 - August 2012
EUNIDA   December 2007 - March 2009
European Development Days   June 2006 - December 2008
Sciences Po   June 2006 - July 2007
The Brookings Institution   August 2002 - December 2005
European Commission   October 2002 - March 2003
United Nations   2003 - 2003

Skills
Strategic Planning, Creative Strategy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Management, Public Policy, European Union, Event Planning, Politics, Corporate Social..., Strategy Development, French, Policy, Policy Analysis, International..., Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, International Relations, Strategy, Creative Briefs, Event Management, Fundraising, European politics

Marcia Cantor-Grable

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
NonExecutive Board Director, CHAPS Clearing Company Ltd., Risk Director, Prudential PLC
Insurance

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

Union College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
CHAPS Clearing Company Ltd   July 2015 - Present
Prudential plc   January 2014 - Present
M&G   February 2011 - February 2015
Prudential Assurance (plc)   June 2009 - December 2013
Genworth Financial   July 2007 - December 2007
Genworth Financial   March 2004 - June 2007
GE   September 2000 - February 2004
GE - GE Financial Assurance   October 1998 - August 2000
GE Capital   October 1996 - October 1998
GE Capital   May 1994 - September 1996

Skills
Finance, Risk Management, Financial Risk, Financial Services, Banking, Credit, Insurance, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets

Marcia Cantor-Grable

London, United Kingdom
Chief Risk Director at Genworth Financial
Insurance

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Marcos Payá

Paris Area, France
Graduate Student at Columbia SIPA & Sciences Po
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2015 — 2017
Economic & Political Development

Sciences Po   2015 — 2017
Development Economics

University of Cambridge   2009 — 2012
BA Honours, Politics

Georgetown University   2007 — 2007
International Relations Program, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service

International School of Indiana
International Baccalaureate, Bilingual Diploma, High Honours

Experience
Monitor Group / Monitor Deloitte   2012 - 2015
Monitor Group   2011 - 2011
Eli Lilly and Company   2010 - 2010

Mari-Ann Larsen-Volay

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Social Media Coordinator Copenhagen Fashion Week
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2012
Dual Degree Master, Business and International Affairs

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2009 — 2012
Dual Degree Master, Finance and Strategy

   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Double major Economics and International Development

Lycée Rochambeau - French International School   2005 — 2006
French Baccalaureate

Lycée International Saint Germain en Laye   1999 — 2005
Section S

Experience
Copenhagen Fashion Week   August 2015 - Present
L'Oréal   June 2014 - July 2015
CPH:Dox 2016   October 2013 - July 2015
Monique Péan Sustainable Fine Jewelry (niche SME)   September 2012 - August 2013
H&M   June 2012 - August 2012
Hermes of Paris Inc.   August 2010 - July 2011
Christie's   June 2010 - September 2010
American Embassy in Paris   June 2009 - September 2009
McGill University – Economics Department   April 2008 - June 2008

Maria Arranz

London, United Kingdom
Project Manager Change Implementation at HSBC
Information Technology and Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Economic Policy Management

Indian School of Business   2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Project Management Institute   2006 — 2006
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified, Project Management

Universidad de Valladolid   1994 — 2000
Telecommunications Engineering, Engineering

Experience
HSBC   June 2015 - Present
DRICOH Ltd   October 2013 - Present
EY   February 2015 - March 2015
EY   May 2014 - March 2015
EY   November 2013 - April 2014
The World Bank   June 2013 - September 2013
Hewlett-Packard   June 2001 - May 2013
Telefónica   October 1999 - June 2001
Impel   June 1999 - September 1999

Skills
Business Intelligence, PMO, Consulting, Pre-sales, Proposal Writing, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Leadership, Program Management, Management Consulting, Cost Benefit, Automation, IT Operations, Results Based..., Vendor Management, Process Engineering, Quantitative Analytics, Operations Management, Project Delivery, Service Delivery, ITIL, IT Strategy, IT Service Management, Monitoring and..., Corporate Social..., Process Improvement, Service Management, IT Management, Project Management, Cost/Benefit analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Outsourcing, MS Project, Strategy, Change Management, Governance, Team Management, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Analysis, Integration, Decision Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Business Transformation, Resource Management, PMP, Management

Maria Ovchinnikova

Moscow, Russian Federation
Consultant at the World Bank
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2006
MIA in Management & Institutional Analysis

Institute for the United States and Canadian Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow   1998 — 2002
Ph.D., Political Science

Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU), Moscow   1992 — 1998
MA in Political Science, Political Science

Experience
the World Bank   February 2008 - Present
IFC (International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group)   September 2006 - February 2008
Bertelsmann (New York)   January 2006 - May 2006
United Nations (New York)   2005 - 2005
РЕН ТВ/ REN-TV   December 2002 - August 2004
the Institute for the United States and Canadian Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences   October 1998 - November 2002
the Russian Government’s Center for Economic Reforms, Moscow   1997 - 1997
the State Duma of the Russian Federation   August 1995 - December 1995

Skills
Program Evaluation, NGOs, Private Equity, Stata, Public/private..., Policy Analysis, Emerging Markets, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Capacity Building, Research, Corporate Social..., Macroeconomics, Russian, Organizational..., Political Science, Technical Assistance, Africa, Energy Policy, Training, European Union, Policy, Civil Society, International..., Economic Development, Government, Strategy, Private Sector..., Due Diligence, Management Consulting, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Development Economics, Business Strategy, Politics, International Relations, Corporate Finance, Econometrics, International..., Public Policy, Diplomacy, Climate Change, Economic Policy, Economics, Political Risk Analysis, Microfinance, Economic Research, Public Relations, Sustainable Development, International Economics

Mark J. Baker

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic
Professional writer, editor and photographer
Writing and Editing

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1983 — 1986
MA, Eastern and Central Europe

Miami University   1978 — 1983
BA, Economics, Political Science

Boardman High School
High School Diploma, College prep

Experience
Lonely Planet   2008 - Present
John Wiley and Sons   2007 - 2012
Anglo-American University   2008 - May 2011
National Geographic Society   2007 - 2010
DK Publishing   2008 - 2009
AA Publishers   2006 - 2009
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty   1997 - 2005
The Globe Bookstore & Coffeehouse   1993 - 2000
Bloomberg   1994 - 1996
The Prague Post   1991 - 1993

Skills
Photography, Creative Writing, Content Strategy, Writing, Content Writing, Newspapers, Journalism, Proofreading, Press Releases, Content Development, Feature Articles, Publishing, Social Media, Newspaper, Publicity, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Web Content, New Media, Editorial, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Online Journalism, Magazine Articles, Non-fiction, Broadcast, Copywriting, Online Publishing, Content Management, Books, Publications, Multimedia, Newsletters, Travel Writing, Magazines, Research, News Writing, Fact-checking, Media Relations, Children, Strategic Communications

Martin Boer

Brussels Area, Belgium
Director of Regulatory Affairs at Institute of International Finance
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2003
Master's, International Political Economy

University of California, Santa Barbara   1989 — 1994
Bachelor's, Philosophy

SBHS   1986 — 1989

Experience
Institute of International Finance   May 2015 - Present
European Financial Services Round Table (EFR)   November 2012 - April 2015
ING Group   August 2010 - November 2012
ING Group   September 2009 - August 2010
ING Group   December 2006 - September 2009
Bloomberg News   2005 - 2006
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)   2003 - 2005
The Financial Times   2002 - 2002
Dow Jones Newswires   1996 - 2001

Skills
EU-US Relations, Politics, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management, Change Management, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Public Relations, Strategy, International Relations, Diplomacy, Media Relations, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Government, Financial Services, Governance, Policy, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Insurance, Crisis Management, Globalization, European Union, Financial Regulation, Corporate Governance, Financial Risk, International..., Financial Markets, Banking, Corporate Communications, Emerging Markets

Maurice NDiaye

Paris Area, France
Partner Directeur du Développement
Internet

Education
   2009 — 2010
Master Affaires Internationales

   2008 — 2009
Master Affaires Internationales

Ecole polytechnique   2005 — 2008
Ingénieur

CPGE Lycée Pothier   2002 — 2005

Experience
Synomia   October 2011 - Present

Skills
New Business Development, Product Development, Strategy, Business Development, Google Adwords, Start-ups, Management, Business Strategy, French, Marketing, Training, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Strategic Partnerships

Michael Bakunenko

Ukraine
Deputy Board Chairman, Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at UKRNAFTA PJSC
Oil & Energy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2004 — 2006
Masters, International Finance and Business

Lehigh University   1997 — 2001
BA, Business & Economics

Experience
UKRNAFTA PJSC   April 2011 - Present
Renaissance Capital   March 2007 - April 2011
Goldman Sachs   May 2001 - May 2004

Skills
Corporate Finance, Emerging Markets, Financial Modeling, Investor Relations, Strategy, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, IPO, Private Equity, Valuation, M&A experience, Banking

Michael Costa, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Analyst, Alternatives at Fidelity Worldwide Investment
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
MIA

University of Maine   1997 — 2001
BA

Experience
Fidelity Worldwide Investment   August 2013 - Present
Capital Generation Partners   December 2010 - August 2013
FundQuest   June 2008 - December 2010
INVESCO   June 2007 - September 2007
Moody's Investors Service   June 2006 - September 2006
US Peace Corps   May 2002 - September 2004

Michael McKessar

London, United Kingdom
Head of Strategy Development at Bupa
Health, Wellness and Fitness

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

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2008 — 2010
MPA, Economic Policy, Health Policy

University of Auckland   1997 — 2002
BCom/BSc

Experience
Bupa   August 2011 - Present
Bupa   September 2010 - August 2011
Avis Rent A Car   October 2006 - August 2008
L.E.K. Consulting   May 2001 - August 2006

Michael Stewart

London, United Kingdom
President and CEO, Europe and CIS at Edelman
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1997
International Relations and International Economics

University of Colorado Boulder   1983 — 1992
B.S., International Business

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business   1983 — 1988
B.S., International Business

Experience
Edelman   August 2013 - Present
McKinsey & Company   March 2001 - July 2013
International Business Leaders Forum   April 1998 - March 2001
Centre for Our Common Future   February 1992 - January 1995
AIESEC   July 1989 - August 1990
AIESEC United States   June 1988 - June 1989

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Thought Leadership, International Relations, Leadership, Journalism, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management, Public Policy, Management Consulting, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, Corporate Social..., Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Communications, Publishing

Miguel Artacho

Spain

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

Mikael Sandberg

Gothenburg, Sweden
Professor in Political Science
Research

Education
Göteborgs universitet   1980 — 1990
Ph.D, Political Science

The Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center   1986 — 1987
Diploma, International Relations

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1984 — 1985
Visiting Scholar, Political Science Soviet Studies

Experience
Halmstad University   August 2002 - Present
Theoretical Population ecology and Evolution Group, Lund University   September 2011 - December 2011
Stockholm University, Centre for the Study of Cultural Evolution   January 2011 - December 2011
AHRC Centre for the Evolution of Cultural Diversity, University College London   October 2010 - November 2010
Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung   January 1997 - February 1997
UN University, Institute for New Technologies   September 1995 - December 1996

Skills
Qualitative Research, Lecturing, Science, Theory, Sociology, Data Analysis, English, Teaching, Politics, Research, Public Speaking, Higher Education, University Teaching, Statistics, Social Sciences, Political Science

Miriam Bensky

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
International Affairs

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

The Interdisciplinary Center   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree


Skills
Field Research, Public Speaking, Conflict Analysis, Proposal Writing, Peacebuilding, NGOs, Human Rights, Policy Analysis, United Nations, Political Science, Diplomacy, Qualitative Research, Foreign Policy, Project Management

Mirna Karzen

Croatia
Karzen & Karzen d.o.o., Director, Social Innovation Lab, cofounder and President
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1995 — 1997
Master's degree, International Affairs

School of Law   1986 — 1990
Doctor of Law (JD), International Law

Experience
Karzen & Karzen d.o.o.   March 2007 - Present
Social Innovation Laboratory (SIL)   January 2011 - Present
ACE International Consultants Adriatic   March 2013 - August 2014
The Urban Institute, USAID funded Local Government Reform Project   September 2002 - March 2007
World Learning   September 1998 - September 2002

Skills
Capacity Building, Social Innovation, Policy Analysis, Regional Development, Regional development, NGOs, Fundraising, Grants, European Union, Social Entrepreneurship, Policy, Economic Development, Public Policy, International..., Civil Society, Local Economic..., International Relations, Public/private..., Social Enterprise, EU funds, Strategy, Proposal Writing

Monika Piascik

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Oil & Energy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration (MPA), International Energy Management and Policy

The George Washington University
Managing Projects Professional Certificate, Project Management

University of Economics and Computer Science
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business and European Integration

Experience
Nutrition&Science   2013 - 2015
PKN ORLEN S.A.   2010 - 2013
Douglas-Westwood   2009 - 2010
Positive Advisory   2005 - 2008
Bank BPH   2004 - 2005
A&M Entertainment   2003 - 2004

Monique Nardi

Cologne Area, Germany
Adviser at UNFCCC
International Affairs

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

Universita degli studi Bologna   1991 — 1995
Laura, Scienze Politiche

Experience
UNFCCC   November 2014 - Present
UNFCCC   June 2014 - Present
WHO / PAHO   August 2011 - January 2012
UNDP   March 2011 - September 2011
UNICEF   February 2009 - June 2011
UNECA   March 2004 - August 2008
UNFPA   December 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Rural Development, Capacity Development, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Program Evaluation, International..., International..., Africa, Civil Society, Community Development, International Relations, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Public Policy, NGOs

Musse Id

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Team leader at United nations
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Roskilde University, Institute of International Developemnt   1991 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Administration

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1993 — 1995
Master's degree, Economic and Political Development

Experience
United Nations   February 2009 - Present
United Nations Mission in Liberia   August 2005 - February 2009
UNDP   September 2001 - August 2005

Skills
International..., International Relations

Myriam Ghorbel

Geneva Area, Switzerland
HIV Disease Advisor chez The Global Fund
Medical Practice

Education
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London   1999 — 2000
Master of Science (MSc), Sexual and Reproductive Health Research

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1999
Master in International Affairs, Economic and Political Development

Experience
The Global Fund   July 2014 - Present
UNAIDS   May 2013 - March 2014
SOFOS international consulting   September 2009 - May 2013
International Planned Parenthood Federation   February 2009 - August 2009
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime   November 2005 - November 2008
International Planned Parenthood Federation   January 2004 - October 2005
International Planned Parenthood Federation   January 2003 - January 2004
International HIV/AIDS Alliance   June 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Renforcement des..., Évaluation de programme, Public Health, Program Development, Reproductive Health, Santé publique, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Formation, Civil Society, PowerPoint, Recherche, Program Evaluation, Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Policy, Développement...

Nada Farid

Paris Area, France
Economist at OECD
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2008
MPA, Economics

The American University in Cairo   2006 — 2007
Economics Graduate Diploma, Economics and International Development

The American University in Cairo   1997 — 2001
BA, Economics

Experience
Beltone Financial   June 2010 - Present
OECD   October 2008 - Present
World Bank   June 2008 - September 2008
United Nations Development Programme   March 2004 - June 2007
Egyptian Cabinet-Information and Decision Support Center   December 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Econometrics, International..., Stata, Economics, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Research, Public Policy, Policy

Natalia Mas Guix

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
Financial Stability Expert, European Central Bank
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Programme in Economic Policy Management (PEPM)

Europacollege   2003 — 2004
Master in European Economic Studies

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   1997 — 2003
Llicenciatura en Administració i Direcció d'Empreses i Grau Superior en Comerç Internacional

Experience
European Central Bank   January 2010 - Present
European Central Bank   June 2007 - December 2009
The World Bank   June 2009 - September 2009
European Central Bank   July 2005 - June 2007
European Central Bank   September 2004 - June 2005
IESE Business School   July 2004 - September 2004
Monli Asia International   January 2003 - June 2003
European Court of Auditors   September 2000 - December 2000
Canway International Beijing   June 1999 - September 1999