Diplomatic Academy of Vienna Alumni

Amaia Lezertua Martínez

Wien, Wien, Austria
Intern chez European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015
Master in Advanced International Studies, Relations et affaires internationales

University of St. Andrews   2011 — 2012
MLitt, English Language and Literature/Letters

University of Sussex   2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights   January 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters   January 2011 - Present
European External Action Service   January 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Higher Education, Illustrator, Editing, PowerPoint, Traduction juridique, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Management, Relations..., Research, Public Speaking, Teaching, Traduction, Sciences politiques, Rédaction, History, Lecturing, Event Planning

Amanda Rohde

Brussels Area, Belgium
Master of Advanced International Studies (MAIS)
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, International/Global Studies

University of Florida   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2009
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Experience
Afghanistan Embassy and Permanent Mission in Vienna   February 2015 - June 2015
Afghanistan Embassy and Permanent Mission in Vienna   July 2014 - October 2014
Sogang Language Program   November 2011 - November 2012
MS TCDC   June 2010 - August 2010
University of Florida   October 2009 - May 2010

Anabela Marques da Fonseca

Porto Area, Portugal
Advogada em Prática Individual
Legal Services

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2004 — 2005
Posgraduate, International Relations and Affairs

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra   1983 — 1989
Licenciatura em Direito, Juridico-Politicas

Experience
Advocacia - Anabela Marques da Fonseca - Cédula Profissional 12079L -   October 2012 - Present
Escritórios Administração de Insolvências e Advocacia   May 2011 - January 2013
Advocacia-Anabela Marques da Fonseca- cédula profissional 12079L   January 1995 - July 2001
Instituto Registos e Notariado   October 1998 - July 1999
IST- CFN/Euratom   April 1997 - December 1997

Skills
Condominium management...

Boris Brkovic

Wien, Wien, Austria
Intern at UNIDO

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2014 — 2016
Environmental Technology and International Affairs

Universität Wien   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Sciences

Experience
UNIDO   June 2015 - Present
Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS)   September 2014 - Present
Lomographic Society International   October 2014 - January 2015
Regional Academy on the United Nations (RAUN)   March 2014 - January 2015
University of Vienna   September 2013 - February 2014
Action to Support Orphans and Disadvantaged (ASOD Uganda)   August 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, English, Project Management, Conference Management, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Microsoft Excel, Research, International..., Leadership, Development Planning

Conan Doyle

Austria
Coordination and Strategy Consultant at UNIDO
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2009 — 2011
Master of Advanced International Studies

University College Dublin   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), History of International Relations

University College Dublin   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Archaeology

Experience
UNIDO   January 2015 - Present
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the OSCE   September 2013 - January 2015
Oireachtas   May 2012 - March 2013
Oireachtas   December 2011 - June 2012
The Institute of International and European Affairs   June 2010 - August 2010
Liechtenstein Institute on Self Determination at Princeton University   February 2010 - February 2010

Skills
NGOs, International..., Diplomacy, Human Rights, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, History, European politics, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Science, Public Policy, English, Research, Foreign Policy, Economics

Constantin Muraru

Wien, Wien, Austria
Student at Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Environmental Services

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Environmental Technology and International Affairs (ETIA)

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Molecular Ecosystem Sciences

"Tudor Vianu" National High School of Computer Science   2008 — 2012
High School

Experience
KULeuven Model United Nations   August 2014 - July 2015
Geneva International Model United Nations   2014 - 2014
London International Model United Nations   2014 - 2014
European Model United Nations (EuroMUN)   2014 - 2014
Model European Union Warsaw   2014 - 2014
BETA e.V. (Bringing Europeans Together Association)   2014 - 2014
Mostar International Model United Nations   2014 - 2014
Cluj-Napoca Model United Nations   2013 - 2014

Skills
English, Human Rights, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, Diplomacy, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Model United Nations, Public Speaking, European Union, Ecology, Botany, International Relations, Urban Gardening, Sustainable Development, Biodiversity, Political Science, Natural Resource..., Politics, Research, Soil Science

David Snowdon

London, United Kingdom
Head of Econometrics and Data at BMI Research, A Fitch Group Company
Financial Services

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2002 — 2003
Postgraduate, International Relations

University of Cambridge   1999 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree

Experience
BMI Research (A Fitch Group Company)   April 2010 - Present
BMI Research (A Fitch Group Company)   May 2005 - April 2010
BMI Research (A Fitch Group Company)   September 2003 - May 2005
Danube Region Business Conference   October 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Market Research, Business Analysis, Business Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Econometrics, Economics, Country Risk Analysis, International Relations, Emerging Markets, Political Risk Analysis

Davide Rubini

Brussels Area, Belgium
Travelling with partner and baby daughter
Oil & Energy

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2004 — 2006
MA, International Relations

Università degli Studi di Trieste - Polo Gorizia   1998 — 2003
Undegraduate, Economic International Relations

Royal Holloway, University of London   2001 — 2002
Erasmus, International business relations

Experience
No company   April 2015 - Present
Statoil   March 2012 - March 2015
Statoil   March 2010 - March 2012
Progetto RENA   2009 - 2012
Statoil   February 2008 - February 2010
Statoil   March 2007 - February 2008
European Commission   September 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Market Analysis, Renewable Energy, International Relations, Energy, Foreign Policy, Policy, Energy Policy, Economics, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, Gas, Climate Change, Energy Markets, Natural Gas, European Union, Analysis, English, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Negotiation, International...

Elisabeth Veit

Wien, Wien, Austria
Masters Candidate at Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.)

University of Cambridge   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Evangelos Kalogeropoulos

Greece
Attorney at Law, M.A, Mediator
Legal Services

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna

Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon
Bachelor’s Degree, Law

University of the Aegean
Master’s Degree, Area Studies

Fiona Macgregor

Wien, Wien, Austria
Intern at the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Panama in Austria
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Advanced International Studies

University of Oxford   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Modern Languages and Lingusitics, First Class

Experience
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Panama in Austria   April 2015 - Present
Signal Books   June 2013 - July 2013
British Council   October 2012 - June 2013
Self-employed private tutor   October 2012 - June 2013
Campamento Cervantes   July 2012 - July 2012
The Oxford Student   October 2011 - June 2012
Au Pair in Spain   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Proofreading, Translation, Social Media, Journalism, Writing, Teaching, French, Research, Microsoft Office, Politics, Qualitative Research, International Relations, Copy Editing, Editing, English, Public Speaking, Spanish, Publishing

Hendrik Garcia

Paris Area, France
First Secretary at Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to UNESCO
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2000 — 2002
Masters in Advanced International Studies (MAIS), International Relations and Affairs

Sophia University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Culture with concentration in Literature, Magna Cum Laude

Experience
Permanent Delegation of the Philippines to UNESCO   April 2014 - Present
UNESCO   April 2014 - Present
Office of the Undersecretary for Policy, Department of Foreign Affairs   January 2012 - April 2014
Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations and Other International Organizations   October 2005 - December 2011
Department of Foreign Affairs   August 2002 - October 2005

Skills
Politics, Foreign Affairs, Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, International..., Public Diplomacy, International..., NGOs, International Relations, Public Policy, Foreign Policy, Human Rights

Jonathan Kahan

Milan Area, Italy
Freelance Marketing Strategist at WHATIF strategy
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Utrecht University   2014 — 2014
Summer School, Strategic Entrepreneurship, 8.0

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2012 — 2012
Certificate, Diplomacy

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf   2010 — 2012
MA, European Studies, Final grade 1.2

The Interdisciplinary Center   2008 — 2011
BA, Government, Startegy and Diplomacy

Liceo Classico Giovanni Berchet, Milano   2007 — 2009
Maturità classica, Latin, Ancient Greek

Experience
WHATIF strategy   March 2015 - Present
emerge - www.emergenow.co   February 2015 - Present
ALTAVIA   October 2013 - February 2015
TalkJuice   January 2013 - January 2014
RWTH International Academy   August 2012 - November 2012
The Post Internazionale   October 2010 - January 2012
Avantgard Magazine - IDC Herzliya   May 2010 - July 2011
Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies   February 2011 - June 2011
IDC HERZLIYA - International School   October 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Digital Marketing, digital strategy, Online Marketing, Business Model..., Marketing, Mobile Relationship..., Analysis, Political Science, Strategic Communications, Market Research, Lean Thinking, Diplomacy, Entrepreneurship, Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Development, Policy Analysis, Start-ups, Public Diplomacy, International Relations, European Studies, Middle East, Journalism, Writing, Social Media, International Security

Kevin Steeves

London, United Kingdom
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   1998 — 1999
Master’s Degree, Advanced International Studies (MAIS)

Central European University   1997 — 1998
Master’s Degree, International Relations and European Studies (IRES)

The University of British Columbia   1990 — 1996
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and German

Experience
Chatham House   January 2014 - Present
United Nations   December 2007 - July 2013
The Clingendael Institute   October 2011 - November 2012
United Nations   August 2004 - November 2007
OSCE   November 2001 - June 2004
OSCE   January 2000 - October 2001
CANADEM   July 1999 - December 1999

Skills
Research, Strategic Partnerships, Government, Security Sector Reform, International..., Policy Analysis, Budgets, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Management, Rule Of Law

Luís Miguel A. Fernandes

Lisbon Area, Portugal
International Affairs
Judiciary

Education
   1994 — 2000

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Master's degree, Diplomacy

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master's degree, Negócios Internacionais e Comércio Exterior

Experience
Autônomo   January 2000 - Present

Skills
Negociação, Operações militares, European Studies, Direito Inglês, Direito internacional, Direito Americano, Diplomacia, Direito penal, Magistratura, Relações internacionais, Política, União Europeia

Marta Natalia Kaczmarek

Austria
Bundesministerium für Land und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft
Government Administration

Education
Technische Universität Wien   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Technology and International Affairs

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Technology and International Affairs

King's College London, U. of London   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science and Economics (BScEcon), European Politics and International Relations

Goethe Gymnasium   1997 — 2005
High School

Experience
Bundesministerium für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft   October 2014 - Present
European External Action Service   August 2011 - September 2012
European External Action Service   March 2011 - August 2011
International Organization for Migration   July 2010 - September 2010
Europe Analytica   March 2010 - June 2010
UniCredit Bank Austria AG   2008 - 2008
INTEGRAL Markt- und Meinungsforschungsges.m.b.H   2002 - 2004

Skills
Newsletters, European Union, Events Organisation, Middle East, Migration, Nuclear Energy, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Project Management, Project Development, Editing, Coal, Proofreading, Economics, Writing, Central and Eastern..., Polish, English, Diplomacy, Translation, Intercultural Relations, Microsoft Office, International Law, European politics, Microsoft Word, Energy Policy, Political Science, Macintosh Applications, Languages, Environmental Issues, French, Press Releases, German, Research, Renewable Energy, Social Media

Myftar Doci

Albania
Executive Director at ANTTARC
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
BGSU, Ohio, USA   1995 — 1997
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   1991 — 1992

University of Tirana   1987 — 1988
International Relations and Affairs

University of Tirana   1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/Philosophy

Experience
ANTTARC   September 2005 - Present
ANTTARC   May 1999 - September 2005
ANTTARC   November 1998 - May 1999
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania   1988 - 1995

Skills
Sustainability, Grants, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Program Management, International..., Capacity Building, NGOs, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Fundraising

Nicola Ann Hardwick

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Legal Attachée at International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2014
Master of Advanced International Studies, (International Law, EU Law, Economics, International Relations), GPA: 3.89 / 4.0

University of Oxford   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Global Governance and Diplomacy

Royal Holloway, U. of London   2009 — 2012
BA (Hons), Politics and International Relations, First Class Honours

Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck   2001 — 2009
Distinction

Experience
International Labour Organization   July 2015 - Present
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC   June 2015 - Present
UNESCO   September 2014 - November 2014
European External Action Service   January 2014 - June 2014
e-International Relations Online Journal (e-IR), e-IR Publications Limited   March 2011 - August 2013
Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations   August 2012 - September 2012
Royal Holloway Diplomatic Society   January 2011 - July 2012
Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs   May 2012 - June 2012
Austrian Embassy Budapest   June 2011 - August 2011
VISIMMO 3D   July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, European Union, Public Relations, European Driving..., International..., French, Analysis, Politics, International..., International Relations, Policy, Editing, Networking Events, Project Management, Political Science, Organization Of Events, Diplomacy, Communication, Social Media, Public Speaking, Model United Nations, Foreign Languages, Human Rights, International Law

Patrick Osland

Wien, Wien, Austria
M.A. Candidate at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
International Affairs

Education
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Political Science

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Master Of Advanced International Studies (MAIS)

Experience
Government of Canada   January 2015 - September 2015
OECD - OCDE   March 2014 - May 2014
Flagship Solutions   December 2013 - February 2014
Parliament of Canada   August 2013 - December 2013
G20/Y20 Russia 2013   June 2013 - June 2013
CJPAC   2012 - 2013
G8/Y8 USA 2012   April 2012 - June 2012
Government of Canada   January 2012 - April 2012
City of Ottawa   April 2011 - September 2011
International Youth Leadership Network   July 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Foreign Policy, Networking, Organizational..., International Relations, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Research, Training, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Government, Leadership, Public Policy, Time Management, Diplomacy, Political Communication, Editing, Politics, People Management

Renata Rangel Vilela Pimentel

Austria
Master Student at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015

UFES   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Experience
Royaltystat LLC   May 2010 - June 2013

Sergey Lomov

Russian Federation
Director of Science Research & Strategy
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
Belarusian State University   2003 — 2009
Phd, political sciences

Belaruski Dziarzhauny Universitet   1998 — 2003
MS, international relations

Oberammergau, Partnership for Peace Programme
Certificate, Special Communications

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Certificate, Negotiation process: strategy and tactics

Experience
Research & Development Establishment of Communication Strategies   June 2014 - Present
Centre of Strategic Communications APOSTOL   October 2012 - May 2014
Permanent Committee for the Council of Ministers of the Union State   April 2011 - October 2012
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation   August 2007 - February 2011
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus   September 2003 - August 2007

Skills
International Relations, Coalition Building, Social Media, Editing, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Foresight, Crisis Management, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Press Releases, International..., Strategic Planning, Political Consulting, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Diplomacy, Strategy Development, Event Planning, Foreign Affairs, Strategy, Government Relations, Media Relations, Government, Geopolitics, Communications Strategy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Foreign Policy, Journalism, Research, Analytics, Speech Writing, Government Affairs, Publicity, Political Campaigns, Crisis Communications, EU, Writing

Tom Philipps

Luxembourg
Chargé de mission chez Ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015
Master of Advanced International Studies (18th MAIS)

University of Kent   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs   July 2015 - Present
Embassy of Luxembourg to Austria - Permanent Representation to the OSCE and the UN   January 2015 - March 2015
Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs Luxembourg   July 2014 - August 2014
European External Action Service   June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
European Union, European Politics, European Security, OSCE, International Security, Public Policy, NATO, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Politics, History, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, International Law, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Politico-military..., European Affairs

Valerie Herzog

Austria
Ph.D. Candidate

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2014 — 2015
Diploma Programme

Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Advanced International Studies

Loyola University Chicago   2011 — 2012
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs

Florida Atlantic University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Business

Experience
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)   November 2014 - Present
EuroVienna EU-consulting & -management GmbH   September 2014 - November 2014
Austrian Trade Commission   July 2014 - September 2014
Austrian Consulate General Chicago   May 2012 - October 2013
Loyola University Chicago   September 2012 - August 2013
J.S. Richter Ltd.   August 2011 - February 2013
Austrian Broadcaster (ORF)   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
SQL, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Statistics, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Stata, International Business, Teaching, SPSS, Analysis, Business Strategy, Research, SAS, SAP, Higher Education, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Languages, Data Analysis

Zsuzsanna Réka Fodor

Wien, Wien, Austria
Attended Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
International Affairs

Education
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs

Corvinus University of Budapest   2010 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
International Organization for Migration (IOM)   March 2012 - June 2012
Wyoming Seminary Upper School   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Policy Analysis, Government, International..., Research, International Human..., Microsoft Office, Voluntary Sector, Translation, Public Speaking, International Relations, Teaching, Legal Research, Event Management, Fundraising, Administrative..., Public Policy, Nonprofits, Refugee Law, Strategic Planning, Politics