Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Alumni

Natalia Royo

Madrid Area, Spain
Consejera en Secretaría General Iberoamericana (SEGIB)
Government Relations

Education
Fundación Ortega y Gasset   2006 — 2007
Master en Comunicación Política

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1998
Master Relaciones Internacionales (M.I.A), Economic and political development

Experience
Secretaría General Iberoamericana (SEGIB)   August 2007 - Present
Misión Permanente de Panamá ante UNESCO   1999 - 2001
Misión Permanente de Panámá ante Naciones Unidas   1994 - 1998

Skills
Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social..., Foreign Policy, Management Consulting, International..., French, Marketing Strategy, Human Rights, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Latin America, Negotiation, Capacity Building, Corporate Communications, Journalism

Natasja van der Geest

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Senior Economist at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
Government Administration

Education
Tsinghua University   2010 — 2010
Chinese language

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2008
MPA, Economic Policy Management

University of Amsterdam   1996 — 1999
BSc, Economics

University of Amsterdam   1993 — 1999
MA, European Studies (French, History, Economics)

Murmellius Gymnasium

Experience
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   March 2015 - Present
City of Amsterdam   2012 - 2015
Ministry of Foreign Affairs   2009 - 2012
The World Bank   2008 - 2008
City of Amsterdam   2006 - 2007
SNV Netherlands Development Organization Bolivia   2003 - 2006
INZET   2001 - 2003
HealthNet International   2000 - 2001

Nathalie Chalmers

Switzerland
Project Lead, Circular Economy Initiative and Global Leadership Fellow at World Economic Forum
Renewables & Environment

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Master in Public Administration, Environmental Science and Policy

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies   2003 — 2007
Master, International Relations

Experience
World Economic Forum   February 2014 - Present
World Economic Forum   March 2010 - Present
World Economic Forum   September 2009 - February 2014
The Earth Institute at Columbia University   May 2009 - August 2009
Alliance for Renewable Energy   January 2009 - May 2009
UNESCO   November 2007 - February 2008
Eli Lilly   March 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Economic Development, Public Speaking, Leadership, Climate Change, International..., Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Economics, Social Impact, Policy, French, Human Rights, NGOs, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communications, Politics, Research, Analysis, Non-profits, Spanish, Corporate Social..., Nonprofits, Management, Public Policy, Social Entrepreneurship

Nauman Ansari

London, United Kingdom
Executive Director, Origination Corporate Acquisition Finance
Banking

Education
New York University, Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
Master’s Degree, Master’s focus in International Development Economics

Experience
Morgan Stanley   2012 - Present
Morgan Stanley   2011 - 2012
Bank of America Merrill Lynch   2006 - 2011
Lehman Brothers   2003 - 2005
Forrester Research   2000 - 2002

Skills
Fixed Income, Investments, Financial Analysis, Asset Managment, Equities, Financial Modeling, Venture Capital, Equity Research, Due Diligence, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Credit Risk, Capital Markets, Valuation, Private Equity, Portfolio Management, Emerging Markets, Hedge Funds, Derivatives, Investment Banking

Neil Bush

London, United Kingdom
Deputy Director, Energy Economics and Analysis at Department of Energy and Climate Change
Government Administration

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

London School of Economics and Political Science   2006 — 2007

Oxford University   1998 — 2001
BA, PPE

Experience
Department of Energy and Climate Change   2011 - Present
London Economics International   2008 - August 2011
The World Bank   2004 - 2006
The World Bank   2003 - 2004

Neil Teller

Geneva Area, Switzerland
International Legal Education
International Trade and Development

Education
Université de Neuchâtel
doctorat

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2010
MPA, International Economic Policy and Management

The University of Connecticut School of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Law

Providence College   1999 — 2003
BA, History

Experience
University of Neuchâtel   January 2013 - Present
Columbia Law School   January 2008 - December 2012
UNEP   May 2012 - August 2012
Law Office of Martin B. Burke   2005 - 2007
Connecticut Attorney General's Office   2004 - 2005

Skills
Legal Research

Nico Frandi

Italy
Diplomat
Government Administration

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2001 — 2001
Fulbright Scholar, Security studies

Università degli Studi di Firenze   1994 — 1999
Political Science, International Relations, 110 e lode/110

Georgetown University   1998 — 1998
Exchange Programme, International Relations

King's College London   1997 — 1997
Erasmus Exchnage Programme

Experience
European External Action Service   May 2011 - Present
Permanent Representation to the UN Geneva   September 2008 - April 2011
Embassy of Italy in Kuwait   September 2004 - September 2008
Council of the EU - Policy Unit   February 2004 - July 2004
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs   December 2001 - January 2004
BRITISH AMERICAN SECURITY INFORMATION COUNCIL   March 2000 - May 2000
EUROPEAN COMMISSION   October 1999 - February 2000
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES   May 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Economics, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International..., Political Science, Politics, International Security, International..., Human Rights, French, Public Diplomacy, English, Spanish, International Law, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs

Nicolas A. J. Croquet, PhD

Brussels Area, Belgium
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2009 — 2010
LL.M. and Certificate of International and Comparative Law

University of Oxford   2006 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (DPhil), international criminal law, human rights, due process

University of Michigan Law School   2009 — 2009
Visiting Research Scholar, International Law and Legal Studies

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2006
MA, International Relations

University of Oxford   2002 — 2003
MJUR, European Law, Upper 2.1

Université libre de Bruxelles   2001 — 2002
MA in Public International Law (1st in university)

Université libre de Bruxelles   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Laws (6th in university)

McGill University   2000 — 2000
Exchange student, International Law and Common Law


Skills
International Law, Public International Law, International Trade Law, International..., International Human..., Human Rights, Litigation, European Law, Consumer Law, Climate Change, European Union, Legal Research, Environmental Law

Nicolas Brien

Paris Area, France
Responsable Amérique Asie at Fondation Polytechnique
Public Relations and Communications

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

Sciences Po   2006 — 2010

Howard University   2008 — 2009
African Studies and Development Economics

Experience
Fondation Polytechnique   September 2015 - Present
TNS Sofres   May 2014 - September 2015
Porte-Parolat du Gouvernement / Ministère des Droits des Femmes   September 2012 - March 2014
Assemblée nationale   July 2011 - May 2012
Exclusive Analysis   June 2010 - July 2011
French National Assembly   October 2009 - June 2010
Optimise Africa   April 2009 - September 2009
US Senator Christopher Dodd   August 2008 - April 2009
French National Assembly   August 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Africa, International Relations, Political Risk Analysis, Public Policy, Strategy, Research, Public Relations, International..., Policy Analysis, Political Science, Politics

Nicolas Naudin-Roy

Paris Area, France
Head of department chez DGAC/DSNA
Government Administration

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

Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées   2006 — 2008
Master in Sciences and Engineering

Ecole polytechnique   2003 — 2006
Master in Sciences and Engineering

Lycée Henri IV   2000 — 2003
PC*

Experience
DGAC/DSNA   September 2013 - Present
DGCIS - Ministry of economy   September 2010 - August 2013
Columbia University   September 2009 - May 2010
United Nations Development Programme   July 2009 - August 2009
Lyonnaise des Eaux   July 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Economics, French, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Econometrics

Nita Yawana Rajah

London, United Kingdom
Mediation at Intergovernmental Organisation
International Affairs

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

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Economics

University Science Malaysia   1986 — 1987
Transferred, Physics

St. Pauls Institution   1984 — 1985
HSE/A-levels

Convent   1972 — 1983
Malaysian O levels

Experience
Commonwealth Secretariat   October 2009 - Present
United Nations System   March 1995 - October 2009

Skills
International..., Democracy, Advocacy, Civil Society, Government, Foreign Affairs, Peacebuilding, Conflict, Foreign Policy, Crisis Management, Human Rights, Public Policy, Politics, Diplomacy, Mediation, Peacekeeping, Conflict Analysis, Rule Of Law, Conflict Prevention, Elections, Political Science, Mediation/Dispute..., Policy Analysis, International Security, Governance, Program Development, International..., Proposal Writing, International Law, Political Analysis, Africa, Conflict Resolution, Capacity Building, International Relations

Nobuhiko Tanaka

Brussels Area, Belgium
MIssion of Japan to the European Union Counsellor
International Affairs

Education
   2001 — 2003
MIA

Experience
MIssion of Japan to the European Union   April 2013 - Present

Noura Bakkour

France
Special Assistant to the Director at Iddri
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2008
MPA, Environmental Science & Policy

Georgetown University   2000 — 2003
B.S., Biology

Experience
Iddri   May 2010 - Present
Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales   February 2009 - April 2010
The Earth Institute   September 2008 - December 2008
The Clinton Foundation   January 2008 - May 2008
Mayor Bloomberg's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability   September 2007 - December 2007
Conservation International   July 2005 - May 2007
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change   2004 - 2005

Olena Vovk

Ukraine
Board Member at PrJSC Enzym Company
Food Production

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2000 — 2002
Master's degree, International Finance and Business

Lviv Ivan Franko National University   1991 — 1996
Master's degree, Linguistics

Experience
PrJSC Enzym Company   2012 - Present
JSC Enzym   2004 - 2012

Skills
Team Management, Key Account Management, FMCG, Strategic Planning

Olga Gorban

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Safety, Environment and Social Performance Integrator in New Business Development at Shell
Oil & Energy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2002 — 2003
Master of Public Affairs, Environmental Science, Policy and Management

Curtin University of Technology   2006 — 2011
Master of Petroleum Technology

Mari State Technical University   1995 — 2000
Environmental Engineer

Experience
Shell   April 2013 - Present
Shell   January 2010 - March 2013
Shell   September 2006 - December 2009
Salym Petroleum Development, Shell JV   February 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Gas, Upstream, Energy, Process Safety, LNG, Energy Industry, Petroleum, Oil & Gas Industry, Chemical Engineering, Onshore, Oil/Gas, HAZOP, Contract Management, Pipelines

Olivia Wilkinson

Ireland
PhD Researcher at Trinity College Dublin
Research

Education
Trinity College, Dublin   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Faith and Humanitarianism

University of the Philippines   2015 — 2015
Visiting Research Fellow, Third World Studies Center

Université catholique de Louvain   2010 — 2012
Masters, Humanitarian Action, Grande Distinction (Equivalent to a First - UK & Ireland)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2011
Visiting Scholar, Humanitarian Action

University College Dublin   2011 — 2011
Masters, Humanitarian Action

University of Cambridge (Selwyn College)   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Theology and Religious Studies, 2.i

Withington Girls' School (High School)   1999 — 2006
A Levels, Philosophy and Religious Studies, French, Latin, English Literature, General Studies, All 'A' grades at A-Level

Experience
Trinity College Dublin   September 2013 - Present
Centre for Humanitarian Action, University College Dublin   February 2012 - August 2013
Irish Red Cross   June 2012 - September 2012
NOHA Alumni Community   September 2010 - January 2012
United Nations   October 2011 - December 2011
Employers' Forum on Disability   July 2010 - August 2010
Foyer Jean Thibierge   September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Politics, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, Gender, Non-profits, Research, Administration, Event Management, NGOs, Humanitarian, Training, Humanitarian Assistance, European Union, Analysis, Africa, Writing, Editing, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Civil Society, Report Writing, Sustainable Development, Qualitative Research, International Relations, English, International..., Religion, Government, Policy, Community Development, French, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Capacity Building, International...

Olivier Lebleu, CFA

London, United Kingdom
Head of NonUS Distribution
Investment Management

Education
CFA Institute   2001 — 2004
CFA

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1998
MA, International Economics & Finance

Haverford College   1988 — 1992
BA

Rye Country Day School   1984 — 1988

Experience
Old Mutual Asset Management   March 2012 - Present
Montier Partners   January 2009 - February 2012
MFS Investment Management   1998 - 2008
Taylor Rafferty   1992 - 1996

Skills
Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Asset Managment, Hedge Funds, Equities

Olivier Ray

Paris Area, France
Head, Fragile states unit at Agence Française de Développement
Political Organization

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2006
Masters in International Affairs

Sciences Po   2004 — 2006
Masters

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2001 — 2004
BSc

DGAP Summer School

Lycée de Sèvres

Experience
Agence Française de Développement   January 2014 - Present
Agence Française de Développement   August 2013 - January 2014
French Ministry of Social Affairs and Health   August 2012 - August 2013
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs   October 2011 - September 2012
Agence Française de Développement   October 2010 - October 2011
Agence Française de Développement   May 2010 - October 2010
Agence Française de Développement   January 2007 - May 2010
Jane's Information Group   October 2004 - January 2007
Security Council Report   January 2006 - June 2006
United Nations Department for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Economic Policy, International Relations, International Economics, French, Strategy, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Economics, Policy, Capacity Building, German, Africa, European Union, International..., Politics, International..., Political Science, Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Analysis, Governance, English, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Analysis

Olivier de Cointet

Paris Area, France
Founder President at Pluris
Internet

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1999 — 2000
Master of International Affairs, in International Finance and Business

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   1995 — 1998
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Experience
Pluris (www.plur.is)   March 2003 - Present
booz & company   January 2001 - June 2014

Pablo Balan

London, United Kingdom
Head of Risk Management and Quantitative Research at Stenham
Banking

Education
EDHEC Business School   2009 — 2015
PhD, Finance

Cass Business School   2006 — 2008
MSc, Mathematical Finance

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1996 — 1999
MIA, International Affairs

Amherst College   1989 — 1993
BA, Physics

Escuela Tecnica ORT, Buenos Aires, Argentina   1983 — 1989
High School and Technical Degree, Computer Science / Systems Analysis

Experience
Stenham Advisors Plc   November 2011 - Present
Coutts   September 2003 - October 2011
Citigroup Private Bank   1997 - 2003

Skills
Market Risk, Derivatives, Risk Management, Hedge Funds, Private Banking, Wealth Management, Quantitative Analytics, Financial Markets, Alternative Investments, Finance, Asset Management, Structured Products, Asset Managment, Investments, Quantitative Finance, Portfolio Management, Investment Advisory, Investment Banking, Asset Allocation

Paloma Muñoz Quick

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Advisor at the Danish Institute for Human Rights
International Affairs

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

Columbia University in the City of New York   2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science and International Relations

Experience
Danish Institute for Human Rights   March 2015 - Present
Project PODER   December 2014 - Present
Organization of American States   September 2014 - March 2015
The Danish Institute for Human Rights   May 2011 - September 2014
Danish Institute for Human Rights   July 2010 - April 2011
Play31   March 2009 - April 2011
Center for UN Reform Education   May 2010 - July 2010
Columbia University   January 2010 - May 2010
Department of Human Rights, Foreign Ministry of Chile   July 2009 - August 2009
City University of New York   January 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Fundraising, International..., Civil Society, Program Management, Human Rights, NGOs, Human Rights and..., Extractive Industries, Research, International Relations, Country Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Capacity Building, Social Impact, Conflict, Politics, Corporate Social..., Stakeholder Mapping

Patricia Cloherty

Moscow, Russian Federation
Chairman and CEO at Delta Private Equity Partners
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Experience
Delta Private Equity Partners   DirectorNYSE Euronext2008 - Present

Patricia Cloherty

Moscow, Russian Federation
Owner, Delta Private Equity Partners
Investment Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1968 — 1968

Patricia Wallis

Brussels Area, Belgium
General Manager at Kids&Us Language School Belgium
Education Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1994 — 1996
MPA, Public Policy Analysis

Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, School of Law   1986 — 1991
Abogado, Law

Experience
Kids&Us Language School Belgium   March 2012 - Present
Independent Consultant   September 2007 - November 2011
CONAPRI   October 2005 - October 2006
ITP Consultores   January 1998 - January 2003
Fundación Atenea   October 1997 - October 1998
FUNDACION ATENEA   January 1997 - January 1998
Gallup   January 1996 - January 1997
CONAPRI   January 1992 - January 1994

Skills
Business Modeling, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Workshop Facilitation, Management Consulting, Regulations, Change Management, Training, Competitive Analysis, Medium Business, Public Services, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Leadership, Telecommunications, Spanish, Business Analysis, Non-profits, Research

Patrick Stein-Kaempfe

Germany
Investment Professional at Penta Investments
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   2008 — 2009
MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2008 — 2009
Master of International Affairs, International Economic and Financial Policy & Energy Policy

Ecole Centrale Paris   2001 — 2004
Diplôme d’ingénieur / M.Sc., Industrial Engineering

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen   1999 — 2004
Dipl.-Ing., Aerospace Engineering

Columbia University in the City of New York

Nmh

Experience
Penta Investments   March 2014 - Present
H.I.G. Capital   August 2010 - December 2013
Passport Capital   April 2010 - August 2010
Darby Overseas Investments   May 2009 - August 2009
Siemens   May 2007 - November 2007
Siemens   January 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Valuation

Paul Rabe

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Coordinator at Urban Knowledge Network Asia (UKNA), International Institute for Asian Studies
International Trade and Development

Education
University of Southern California   2001 — 2009
DPPD (completed Dec. 2009), Doctor in Policy, Planning and Development

Erasmus University Rotterdam   1995 — 1996
MA, Urban Management

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1990 — 1992
MA, International Relations

Columbia University in the City of New York   1990 — 1992
MIA, Economic and political development

Franklin & Marshall College   1984 — 1988
BA, Government

Experience
Urban Knowledge Network Asia (UKNA), International Institute for Asian Studies   March 2012 - Present
Paul Rabe Urban Land Advisory Services   March 2008 - Present
Urban Solutions B.V   June 2007 - February 2008
Self Employed   September 2003 - January 2007
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies   January 1997 - August 2003
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)   1997 - 2003
IHS - Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies   1997 - 2003
The World Bank   August 1992 - June 1995

Skills
Urban Policy, Governance, Capacity Building, Technical Writing, Sustainable Development, Local Government, Climate Change, Policy, Civil Society, Social Development, Urban Planning, Poverty Reduction, Urban, Land Management

Pelin Tekin

United Kingdom
Associate at HSBC Bank plc
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
MIA, International Economic Policy

Sabanci University   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science   2005 — 2005
Summer School, Middle East Studies

Alman Lisesi-Deutsche Schule Istanbul   1998 — 2003
High School, Abitur Diploma

Experience
HSBC   August 2014 - Present
HSBC   March 2013 - August 2014
HSBC   September 2011 - March 2013
HSBC   August 2010 - September 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers   October 2009 - August 2010
The World Bank   September 2008 - January 2009
Garanti Bank   May 2008 - August 2008
Secretariat General for EU Affairs   June 2006 - July 2006
TUSIAD Representation, Brussels   February 2006 - March 2006

Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Written & Oral..., Banking, German, Valuation, Global Client Management, Business Strategy, Manage Client..., Investment Banking, Communication Skills, Credit, Credit Analysis, English, Finance, Client Relations Skills, Customer Engagement, Corporate Finance, Loans, Economics, Capital Markets

Peter Svarre

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Director of Digital Strategy at In2media
Internet

Education
University of Copenhagen   1991 — 2000
Master of Political Science

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

Experience
In2media   May 2013 - Present
petersvarre.dk   January 2011 - Present
petersvarre.dk   November 2010 - Present
Hello Group   September 2006 - November 2010
Tribal DDB   February 2005 - August 2006
Instadia A/S   October 2003 - January 2005
Framfab   1999 - 2003
theglobe.com   1998 - 1998
Jyllands-Posten   1998 - 1998

Skills
SEO, User Experience, Strategy, Web Marketing, Web Design, Mobile Applications, Social Media Marketing, Usability Testing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Online Journalism, Online Advertising, Business Strategy, Social Media, New Media, Digital Strategy, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Web Analytics, Social Networking, E-commerce, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship

Philip Webb

Moscow, Russian Federation
Law Practice

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1998 — 2001
JD

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 2001
MIA, Human Rights / Harriman (CIS)

Middlebury College   1991 — 1995
BA, Russian / Religion

Tomsk State University   1993 — 1994
1-year study, Filologichesky Fakultet


Skills
Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Russian, Capital Markets, European Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Competition Law, Cross-border..., Privacy Law, Research, International Relations, Emerging Markets, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Securities, Securities Regulation, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, M&A experience, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Venture Capital

Priscilla Adams

Hong Kong
Account Executive at KPMG China
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2008
MIA, Latin America, Security Policy

Yale University   2002 — 2006
BA, German Literature/Humanities

Experience
KPMG China   September 2015 - Present
KPMG UK   March 2014 - September 2015
HSBC   July 2008 - February 2014

Skills
Risk Management, Risk Strategy, Customer Insight, Emerging Markets, Divestitures, Operational Risk, Strategic Planning, Retail Banking, Relationship Management, Wealth Management, New Product..., Valuation, Enterprise Risk..., New Product Release, Financial Risk, Business Strategy, Risk Appetite, Business Development, Banking

Randall purcell

Italy
Senior Advisor at United Nations World Food Programme
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1991 — 1992

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1980 — 1982

Northeastern University   1975 — 1979

Experience
United Nations World Food Programme   February 2010 - Present
The World Bank   April 1992 - January 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, International..., Sustainable Development, Food Security, NGOs, Capacity Building

Raúl Andrés Soto Peralta

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Information Management Intern International Organization for Migration
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Administration in Development Practice, Public Administration, Development

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala   2006 — 2011
Licentiate degree, Ingeniería en Ciencias de Alimentos

Liceo Javier   1993 — 2005
Bachiller, Ciencias y Letras

Experience
International Organization for Migration (IOM)   June 2015 - Present
School of International and Public Affairs   January 2015 - May 2015
CGIAR Consortium   June 2014 - August 2014
Opción Industrial   February 2013 - June 2013
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala   January 2012 - June 2013
Population Council   June 2012 - December 2012
Alimentos Montesol   February 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Interdisciplinary..., Research, Interdisciplinary..., Quality Management, Project Management, English, Food Science, Analytical Reasoning, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Spanish, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Baselining, Quality Assurance, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, SAS Visual Analytics, Public Policy, Interdisciplinary..., Stata, Teamwork, Food Safety

Rebeca Moreno Jiménez

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Link Lab Manager at UNHCR
Executive Office

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Administration

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government   2008 — 2008
Executive Education Program, Public Policy - (Summer 2008)

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey   2002 — 2007
B.A., International Relations, 90/100

Universität Bern   2006 — 2006
Politikwissenschaft

American University   2004 — 2004
Washington Semester Program, Foreign Policy

Experience
UNHCR   June 2015 - Present
GAPS Centre for Governance, Peace and Security   June 2014 - August 2014
The World Bank   January 2014 - January 2014
The World Bank   November 2008 - July 2013
Federal Ministry of Social Development   August 2008 - November 2008
Tecnológico de Monterrey   March 2008 - June 2008
State Government of Nuevo Leon - Forum Universal de las Culturas 2007   June 2007 - December 2007
United Nations Office at Geneva - International Trade Center   January 2006 - March 2006
Embassy of Mexico in the United States   August 2004 - December 2004

Richard Golden

Austria
Executive Director at Raiffeisen Centrobank AG
Investment Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1977 — 1979
Masters in International Affairs, Finance and Western European Studies

Lafayette College   1973 — 1977
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, International Affairs

Experience
Raiffeisen Centrobank AG   2008 - Present
Commerzbank AG   January 2001 - December 2007
PWC Poland   2000 - 2001
Creditanstalt Financial Advisers S.A.   1994 - 1999
Creditanstalt Investment Bank (CAIB)   1992 - 1994

Skills
Equities, Financial Structuring, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Emerging Markets, IPO, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, M&A experience, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Structured Finance, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Financial Markets, Valuation, Divestitures, Venture Capital, Alternative Investments, Mergers, Project Finance, Business Strategy

Richard Harbinson

Geneva Area, Switzerland
EMEA Communications & Public Affairs at Edwards Lifesciences
Public Relations and Communications

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2003 — 2005
Master's degree

University of Durham   1999 — 2003
BA (Hons)

Experience
Edwards Lifesciences   June 2011 - Present
Deutsche Bank   March 2008 - July 2010
APCO Worldwide   September 2006 - March 2008
Goldman Sachs   June 2005 - July 2006

Rinat Khasanov

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, International Finance

Columbia University in the City of New York   2010 — 2012

Experience
Banque Pictet & Cie SA   July 2015 - Present
Credit Suisse   July 2012 - July 2015
Primary Capital LLC   June 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Bloomberg Terminal, Economics, Stata, Mergers, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Emerging Markets, Private Equity

Rita Perakis

London, United Kingdom
Consultant at Social Finance
International Affairs

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

Emory University   2000 — 2004
BA, International Studies

Experience
Social Finance   March 2015 - Present
Center for Global Development   January 2012 - February 2015
Center for Global Development   June 2010 - December 2011
EFE-Maroc (Education for Employment Foundation Moroccan affiliate)   June 2009 - August 2009
Seedco   October 2007 - July 2008
Council on Foreign Relations   July 2005 - July 2007
French Ministry of Education   September 2004 - May 2005
Carter Center   September 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Strategy, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Politics, Stata, International..., NGOs, Public Policy, Political Science, Economic Development, Policy, Data Analysis, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Economics, Research, Foreign Policy

Robin Lewis

Russian Federation
President at International Development and Publc Policy Alliiance (IDPPA)
Education Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1972 — 1977
MA, PhD, Asian History and Comp. Literature

Sarah Lawrence College   1969 — 1972
BA, Interdisciplinary

Experience
International Development and Publc Policy Alliiance (IDPPA)   July 2013 - Present
Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration   October 2012 - Present
Worldview Global Consulting, LLC   March 2009 - Present
Beijing Normal University (BNU)   May 2009 - May 2015
The World Bank   June 2011 - October 2012
Columbia University   1985 - 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Grants, Policy, NGOs, Intercultural..., International..., Politics, Capacity Building, Editing, Public Policy, Non-profits, Research, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Higher Education, Economic Development, Political Science, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Program Development

Sabrina (Mondschein) van den Bos

London, United Kingdom
PhD Candidate at SOAS, University of London
Research

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science   2010 — 2011
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy & Management

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2010
Master of International Affairs

Barnard College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies

International Honors Program   2005 — 2005
Study Abroad, India, New Zealand, China

Experience
FC Business Intelligence   June 2013 - September 2013
FC Business Intelligence   January 2012 - March 2013
Kaiser Associates   October 2011 - December 2011
Serco   July 2011 - October 2011
Serco Institue, LSE Capstone Project   October 2010 - March 2011
Center for Work-Life Policy   May 2010 - August 2010
The Badi Foundation   October 2007 - July 2008
CNN   January 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Nonprofits, Leadership, Management Consulting, Policy Analysis, English, Social Networking, Government, Data Analysis, Strategic Communications, Sustainability, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Qualitative Research, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Writing, Editing, Strategy, Politics, International Relations, Analysis, Feature Articles, Teaching, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Policy, Report Writing, Research, Event Management, Fundraising

Saher Sam'an

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Policy Lead at Cabinet Office
Public Policy

Education
BPP Law School   2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2011 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Economic and Political Development (EPD)

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2010 — 2011
Master of Public Administration (MPA), MPA

University of Liverpool   2001 — 2003
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Liverpool   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
Cabinet Office   May 2015 - Present
Cabinet Office   September 2014 - May 2015
Columbia University / Century Foundation   January 2012 - April 2012
Network Rail   October 2003 - August 2010

Sam Theodore

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group at Scope Ratings
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1981 — 1983
Master of International Affairs, International Finance and Banking

Vocational Computer School   1981 — 1981
Computer Programmer, Computer Programming

University of Bucharest   1971 — 1975
History Diploma, History

Experience
Scope Ratings   April 2013 - Present
European Banking Authority (EBA)   June 2011 - March 2013
Financial Services Authority   June 2008 - May 2011
DBRS   August 2005 - January 2008
Moody's   April 1988 - May 2005
Drexel Burnham Lambert   June 1987 - March 1988
Marine Midland Bank   April 1985 - May 1987
Bank Leumi Trust Co of NY   October 1983 - March 1985
Criminal Court of New York   1982 - 1982
Pierre Perel Meubles   1980 - 1980

Skills
Credit, Credit Analysis, Financial Structuring, Bonds, Structured Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Market Risk, AML, Risk, Fixed Income, Securities, Investments, Derivatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, Financial Markets, Bloomberg, Portfolio Management, Operational Risk..., Equities, Financial Services, ALM, Treasury Management, Asset Managment, Capital Markets, Financial Risk, Strategy, Emerging Markets, Financial Institutions, ABS, Enterprise Risk..., Credit Risk, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Basel II, Due Diligence, Operational Risk, Valuation, Structured Products, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Banking, Management, Analysis, Securitization, Compliance

Samar Alghanim

London, United Kingdom
International Sales Associate at Renaissance Investment Management
Financial Services

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

Brown University   1997 — 2001
BA, Economics

Experience
Renaissance Investment Management   International Sales AssociateRenaissance2008 - 2008

Samar Alghanim

London, United Kingdom
Partner at Ladina Development and Designs
Design

Education
Inchbald School of Design   2009 — 2010
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Interior Design, Interior Design

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

Brown University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Managerial Economics

Experience
Ladina Development and Designs   2012 - Present

Skills
Vectorworks, Interior Design, Furnishings, Rendering, Residential Design, Interior Architecture, SketchUp, Drawing, Space planning, Furniture, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Space-planning

Sarah Schröder

France
Associate chez Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Law Practice

Education
Ecole de Formation des Barreaux de la Cour d'Appel de Paris   2013 — 2014
Elève avocate, Droit

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2012 — 2013
Master 2 Droit des Relations Economiques Internationales, Droit international économique, Majore de Promotion - Mention Bien

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2011 — 2012
Master 1, Droit international et études juridiques internationales, Mention Assez Bien (Moyenne générale: 14,6/20)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master of International Affairs, Human Rights

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2009 — 2011
Master en Affaires Internationales, Management Public International

University College London, U. of London   2008 — 2009
Année Erasmus, European Studies, Law

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris / Sciences Po Paris   2006 — 2009
Diplôme du Collège Universitaire de Sciences Po Paris (Bachelor), Sciences politiques, Summa Cum Laude

Université Nancy 2   2006 — 2009
Licence, Droit, Mention Bien

Experience
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP   October 2014 - Present
Hogan Lovells LLP, Paris   August 2013 - June 2014
Franz Rechtsanwälte, Düsseldorf   September 2011 - November 2011
Nations Unies, New York   September 2010 - December 2010
UNESCO, Section pour la jeunesse, les sports et l’éducation physique, Paris   July 2009 - October 2009
Conseil d'Etat, Paris   August 2008 - September 2008
CGM Avocats   June 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Public International Law, International Relations, Civil Litigation, International Business..., International...

Sasha Wagner-Ashford

Bristol, United Kingdom
Senior Associate at Osborne Clarke
Law Practice

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

The University of Sheffield   1995 — 1999
BA, American Studies

Experience
Osborne Clarke   September 2008 - Present
Osborne Clarke   March 2007 - September 2009
TLT   May 2005 - March 2007

Skills
Investment Management, Investments, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Financial Services, Corporate Law

Sebastian von Kanitz

Essen Area, Germany
Manager at Kanitz
Farming

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

Experience
Kanitz   December 2003 - Present

Sharon Gil

Paris Area, France
Urban Planner, Project Manager
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master of International Affairs, Economic and Political Development

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   2010 — 2011
Master of Public Affairs, Risk Governance

The University of Hong Kong   2002 — 2004
Urban Planning/Faculty of Architecture, Environmental Planning

Experience
UNEP   December 2011 - Present

Skills
Climate Change..., Policy, Program Development, Environmental Policy, Strategy, Urban Planning, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Report Writing, Civil Society, International..., Politics, Capacity Development, Fundraising, NGOs, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Sustainability, Research, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, Corporate Social..., International Relations, Public Policy

Shubhra Saxena Kabra

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Consultant at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC.
Public Policy

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Masters in Public Administration, Economic and Political Development

Wharton School of Business   2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Economics, Marketing, Operations and Information Management

Delhi Public School

Experience
Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC.   September 2015 - Present
World Economic Forum   February 2015 - September 2015
World Economic Forum   June 2012 - February 2015
World Economic Forum   March 2008 - July 2009
Deloitte Consulting   August 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Hindi, Qualitative Research, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Modeling, Public Policy, International..., Econometrics, Fluent English, International Relations, Management, Stata, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Research, French

Snezhina Alex Kovacheva

Luxembourg
Fund and Structuring Officer at European Investment Bank
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Sustainable Energy and Finance

Hertie School of Governance   2009 — 2011
Master of Public Policy (MPP, top10%), EU Economic Governance

European College of Liberal Arts   2008 — 2009
Academy Year, Political Economy, philosophy and intellectual history

American University in Bulgaria   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Double major in Economics and Business Administration

Duke University   2006 — 2007
Exchange student (Open Society Institute Scholar), Economics and Finance

Unnamed Global Leader :)

Experience
European Investment Bank   April 2014 - Present
European Investment Bank   January 2012 - January 2014
Bloomberg New Energy Finance   September 2011 - December 2011
European Central Bank   June 2010 - August 2010
Illuminate Consulting Group   November 2009 - May 2010
Deloitte Consulting   June 2008 - September 2008
Competitive Enterprise Institute   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Advanced MS Office, Energy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Stata, Economics, Renewable Energy, International Relations, Project Finance, International..., Econometrics

Stanley Bark

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Experienced Luxury Goods Executive
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

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

University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business   1979 — 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Kansas   1978 — 1979
Master of Arts (M.A.), Slavic Language and Literature

The University of Kansas   1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Russian

Experience
Bovet Fleurier S.A.   February 2015 - August 2015
Swatch Group   2005 - 2013
OMEGA SA   1998 - 2004
Ck Watch Company   1997 - 1998
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Int.   1989 - 1996
Levi Strauss & Co.   1983 - 1988
Philip Morris EEMA   1981 - 1983

Skills
Wholesale, Advertising, Market Planning, Sales Management, International Marketing, New Business Development, Consumer Goods, Export, Team Management, International Business, Brand Management, Luxury Goods

Stefan Spohr

London, United Kingdom
Partner, UK & Ireland
Management Consulting

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

Experience
BearingPoint   November 2005 - Present
A.T. Kearney   1994 - 2005
A.T. Kearney   1994 - 2005
A.T. Kearney   1994 - 2005

Stephanie (Gayer) Fallas

Paris Area, France
Responsable Organisation et Développement RH Groupe at sanef groupe
Construction

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2000 — 2001
Master of International Affairs, Economic Development

Sciences Po   1997 — 2001
Diplome, Economy & Finance

Georgetown University   1998 — 1999
Exchange program, International Affairs

Experience
sanef groupe   March 2014 - Present
Lafarge   March 2013 - March 2014
Lafarge   January 2011 - February 2013
Lafarge   July 2008 - December 2010
Lafarge   July 2005 - July 2008
ernst & young   2002 - 2005
casablanca finance Group   2001 - 2002

Skills
English, Project Management, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Team Management, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefit, Organizational..., Strategy, Internal Audit, Human Resources, French, Recruiting, Change Management, Human Resource..., Budgets, Corporate Finance, Spanish, Internal Controls, Management

Steve Rocco

Basel Area, Switzerland
Partner at Geneva Capital S.A.
Financial Services

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

University of California, Berkeley   1988 — 1992
BA, International Political Economy

newport harbor high school

nfewport

Experience
Geneva Capital S.A.   March 2015 - Present
Consultant   January 2013 - Present
Mission Markets   August 2008 - December 2012
Media Development Loan Fund   March 2007 - July 2008
Ault Glazer & Co.   November 2005 - March 2007
Citi   October 2004 - October 2005
Banc of America   September 2001 - September 2004
Goldman Sachs   June 2000 - 2000
FAME Renaissance   1997 - 1999
FINCA International   1995 - 1997

Steven H. Li

Berlin Area, Germany
Business Intelligence Consultant bei Jedox
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2012 — 2014
Master of International Affairs, International Financial & Economic Policy, 3.60 GPA

Hertie School of Governance   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Economic Policy & Institutions, 80%

University of Toronto   2009 — 2012
Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction, Economics, 3.60 GPA

Experience
Jedox   March 2015 - Present
Berkshire Capital Securities LLC   June 2013 - August 2013
Congressional Research Service   January 2013 - June 2013
United Nations   September 2012 - November 2012
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office   September 2010 - September 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Writing, Quantitative Analytics, Bloomberg Terminal, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Debate, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Stata, International..., Economics, Leadership, Finance, Research

Stewart Chisholm

London, United Kingdom
Associate Director, Open Society Foundations Program on Independent Journalism
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1998 — 2000
MA, International Affairs, Media & Communications

Experience
Open Society Foundations   September 2000 - Present
Bloomberg LP   2000 - 2000

Skills
Civil Society, Media Relations, Grants, Public Policy, International Relations, International..., Program Management, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Report Writing, Non-profits, Program Evaluation, Journalism, Research, Fundraising, Project Management, Human Rights

Subin Cho

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Associate Legal Officer (Human Rights) at UNHCR
International Affairs

Education
University of London   2015 — 2016
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Human Rights Law (Specialization: Refugee Law)

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2010 — 2012
Master of International Affairs (Deferred), Economic and Political Development

Columbia University in the City of New York   2010 — 2012
MSSW, International Social Welfare

Emory University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies

Experience
UNHCR   January 2015 - Present
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees   June 2014 - December 2014
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees   April 2013 - May 2014
KPMG   September 2012 - May 2013
United States Refugee Admissions Program   January 2011 - January 2012
Republic of Korea Permanent Mission to the United Nations   August 2010 - September 2010
Catholic Charities   February 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Qualitative Research, Intercultural..., Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, International..., Community Outreach, Program Development, Research, International Relations, Non-profits

Suleyman Tonbul

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Managing Director at LGT Bank
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1985 — 1987
IEP, International Economic Policy

Boğaziçi University   1982 — 1983
MA, Political Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark   1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science / History

Experience
LGT Bank   March 2010 - Present
Credit Suisse Group   February 2004 - February 2010
Citigroup   1999 - 2004

Skills
Venture Capital, Fixed Income, Capital Markets, Financial Structuring, Investment Banking, Valuation, Equities, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Investments, Private Banking, Emerging Markets, Derivatives, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Financial Modeling

Takuya Aoyama

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Vice President, Development & Acquisitions at Hyatt International (EMEA) LLC
Hospitality

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1988 — 1990
Institute on East Central Europe

Aoyama Gakuin University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor, School of International Politics, Economics and Business

Experience
Hyatt International (EMEA) LLC   August 2008 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts   July 2002 - December 2007
Andersen   April 2000 - June 2002
Bass Hotels & Resorts   November 1996 - August 1999
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development   July 1995 - October 1996
Seiyo Corporation   August 1990 - May 1995

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Hotels, Mergers, Asset Management, Eastern Europe, Real Estate Development

Tania Ortiz de Zuniga

Madrid Area, Spain
Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Project Manager
International Affairs

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2007 — 2009
MIA, Business and human rights, private sector development

London School of Economics and Political Science   2004 — 2004
Summer school, International human rights

Institut international des droits de l'homme   2003 — 2003
International human rights and media, Human rights, Summer school

Universidad de Navarra   1993 — 1997
Ciencias de la Comunicacion, PR, marketing, advertising

Experience
AECOM International Development Europe S.L - formerly ACE International Consultants   March 2014 - Present
Zuñiga y Chicheri   June 2012 - Present
Bloom Consulting   June 2012 - December 2013
Climate-KIC   April 2013 - November 2013
Hoya de Juan Fernandez   September 2010 - September 2013
USAID- Winrock International- E+Co   December 2011 - January 2012
AGENCIA ESPAÑOLA DE COOPERACION INTERNACIONAL - AECID   October 2011 - November 2011
Competitiveness   September 2009 - September 2010
Columbia University   October 2007 - May 2009
Shell Oil Company   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Project Management, Essential Oils, Impact Evaluation, Policy, Analysis, Management, Business Strategy, NGOs, International..., Policy Analysis, Corporate Social..., Training, Organic Farming, Human Rights, Strategic Planning, Government, Spanish, Leadership, International Relations, Program Management, Negotiation, Strategy

Terri Horn

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Consultant/Instructor
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MA

UC Berkeley

Experience
Hear Women (Gargar Foundation)   May 2014 - Present
American Institutes for Research   September 2004 - May 2013

Skills
Knowledge Management, SharePoint, Research, Content Management, International..., Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Research, Program Management, Web Applications, Data Analysis, Project Management, Information Architecture, Web Design, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Management, Proposal Writing, Training, Strategic Communications

Thierry LACROIX

Paris Area, France
Head of Business Development for Francophone Africa Deloitte
Management Consulting

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

Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II)   2000 — 2005
Master of International law

Experience
Deloitte   September 2011 - Present
Michael Page Africa   February 2011 - August 2011
Performances Management Consulting (PMC)   September 2008 - January 2011
Dalberg - Global Development Advisors   October 2007 - December 2007
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Management Consulting, Organizational..., Leadership, Strategy, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Africa, Negotiation, Economic Development, Change Management, Emerging Markets, Business Development

Thomas Gourragne

Paris Area, France
Executive Director at UBS
Investment Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1995 — 1997

Sciences Po   1992 — 1995

Lycee Francais de Singapour

Thomas Lind

Paris Area, France
PSIA Sciences PoSIPA Columbia Dual Masters Degree
International Trade and Development

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Security

Sciences Po   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Development

University of London   2015 — 2016
International Graduate Diploma, Economics

University of Oxford   2003 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, first-class

Experience
PSIA-SIPA   August 2015 - Present
Peloton Advisors   March 2015 - August 2015
Gerard Daniels   2011 - 2015
Gerard Daniels   2010 - August 2011
Perrett Laver   2009 - 2010
Perrett Laver   2008 - 2009

Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, International Public..., HR Consulting, Research, Leadership, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Consulting, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Talent Management, Sourcing, Change Management, Organizational..., Executive Search, Start-ups, International Relations, Energy, Project Management, Management, Oil & Gas, Search, Leadership Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Employer Branding, Business Strategy, Project Planning

Tina Cao

London, United Kingdom
Consultant at ARC Associates
Capital Markets

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2009 — 2010
MPA, Environmental Science & Policy

Cornell University   1995 — 1998
B.S., Biochemistry

Experience
ARC Associates   February 2011 - Present
Rabobank   2006 - 2009
JP Morgan Chase   2000 - 2006

Tom Christopherson

London, United Kingdom
Consultant, Syndication and CoFinancing at African Development Bank
Financial Services

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1982 — 1984
MIPA, International Finance

Georgetown University   1978 — 1982
BSFS, International Economics

SJP

Experience
African Development Bank   July 2012 - Present
National Australia Bank London Branch   December 2011 - May 2012
Dresdner Kleinwort/Commerzbank AG   April 2000 - November 2010
Dresdner Kleinwort Benson   January 1999 - March 2000
Dresdner Bank AG   May 1996 - December 1998
Hypo-Bank AG   November 1990 - March 1996
Bayerische Vereinsbank AG   December 1988 - October 1990
Bayerische Vereinsbank AG   April 1986 - November 1988
National Westmisnter Bank Plc   January 1985 - March 1986

Skills
Credit, Syndications, Project Finance, Loans, Energy

Trish Malloch-Brown

London, United Kingdom
Independent International Affairs Professional
International Affairs

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

Denison University


Skills
Foreign Policy, Capacity Building, Fundraising

Valeria Della Rosa

London, United Kingdom
Senior Manager at EBRD
Banking

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2005 — 2006
MPA, Public and Economic Policy

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2004 — 2005
MPA, Public and Economic Policy

Queen Mary University of London   2001 — 2004
BSc, Economics

Experience
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   April 2013 - Present
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   April 2011 - April 2013
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   September 2008 - March 2011
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   September 2006 - August 2008
Interpol   June 2006 - August 2006
World Economic Forum   January 2006 - January 2006
UNDP   September 2005 - December 2005
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   July 2004 - August 2005
World Economic Forum   January 2005 - January 2005
World Economic Forum   January 2004 - January 2004

Skills
Economics, Policy Analysis, Emerging Markets, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Public Policy, Management Consulting, International...

Varun Sahni

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director Impact Investment Partners LLP
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Economy

University of Mumbai   1995 — 1997
Master's degree, Political Science and Government

St. Xavier's College   1992 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Sociology

Cathedral and John Connon School   1983 — 1992
ISC

Experience
Impact Investment Partners LLP   July 2010 - Present
Acumen Fund   July 2005 - July 2010
Hindustan Unilever Ltd   July 2003 - July 2005
Care India   August 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Capital Markets, Portfolio Management, International..., Product Management, Strategic Planning, Equity Capital Markets, Start-ups, Financial Structuring, Corporate Social..., Management Consulting, Investment Management, Philanthropy, Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, International Relations, Microfinance, Business Strategy, Strategy, Market Entry, Operational Due...

Victor Fabius

Paris Area, France
Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company
Management Consulting

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2006 — 2007
Masters of International Affairs, Economics

Ecole normale supérieure   2002 — 2007
Masters, Litterature

Experience
McKinsey & Company   September 2007 - Present

Skills
Strategic Consulting, Strategy, Corporate Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling

Wendy Sloane

London, United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer, Journalism at London Metropolitan University
Writing and Editing

Education
London Metropolitan University   2010 — 2012
PG Cert, Teaching and Learning, Distinction

Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1985 — 1987
Master's Degree, International Affairs (Soviet Studies)

Mt. Holyoke College   1981 — 1985
BA, Politics and Russian

Pushkin Institute of Russian Language   1983 — 1984
Certificate, Russian Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature

Experience
London Metropolitan University   September 2010 - Present
Freelance Journalist and Writer   May 2002 - Present
London Metropolitan University   September 2012 - September 2013
entertainthekids.com   May 2007 - May 2012
Regent's College, London   July 2011 - August 2011
Woman's Own Magazine   November 1998 - May 2002
EVA Magazine   December 1997 - November 1998
Personal Magazine, Sunday Mirror   July 1997 - February 1998
The Christian Science Monitor   March 1993 - August 1997
Marie Claire Magazine   February 1997 - July 1997

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Fact-checking, Media Relations, Web Content, Copy Editing, Publishing, Newspapers, Creative Writing, Social Media, Travel Writing, AP Style, Storytelling, Proofreading, Editing, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Foreign Languages, Newsletters, Journalism, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Editorial, Content Management, Blogging, Feature Articles, University Teaching, Investigative Reporting, News Writing, New Media, Magazines, Publications

Wendy Weidner

United Kingdom
Business Development Manager at Dementia UK

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1986 — 1988
Masters degree coursework, Economic and Political Development

Canterbury Christ Church University   2009 — 2009
CPD, Dementia Care

Newport University, Newport, Wales   2003 — 2004
Post Graduate Certificate, Special Education Needs

University of Madison-Wisconsin   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French and International Affairs

Universite d'Aix-Marseille   1982 — 1983

Experience
Dementia UK   2014 - Present
Dementia UK   March 2011 - March 2014
Caring All Together on Romney Marsh (CARM)   April 2008 - March 2011
Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary   September 2005 - July 2007
Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (VOCA)   March 1993 - March 1993
Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (VOCA)   August 1992 - September 1992
Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance   January 1991 - July 1992
The Pragma Corporation   March 1990 - December 1990
Robert Nathan Associates   May 1988 - February 1990
CARE International   February 1987 - June 1987

Skills
Public Health, Fundraising, Teaching, Service Development, Mental Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Policy, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Research, Community Engagement, Healthcare, Project Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Sector, Dementia, Leadership Development

Will Caldwell Morton

London, United Kingdom
Cofounder of Unlease
Real Estate

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MA

The University of Texas at Austin

Experience
unlease.io   July 2015 - Present
J.P. Morgan Cazenove   2011 - June 2015
J.P. Morgan   2010 - 2010
J.P. Morgan Cazenove   2007 - 2010