The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Alumni

Juliet Sampson

London, United Kingdom
Chief Economist, Emerging Europe, Middle East & Africa at HSBC Bank
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1994
MA, Economics

Experience
HSBC   Chief Economist, Emerging Europe, Middle East & AfricaHSBCJune 2005 - November 2009
HSBC   June 2005 - November 2009

Karl-Olof Andersson

Stockholm, Sweden
Ambassador, Office for Strategic Analysis, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Public Policy

Education
Harvard University   2004 — 2005
Weatherhead Fellow, International Relations and Affairs

Johns Hopkins SAIS   1987 — 1989
MA, Political Science

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1987 — 1989
MA, International Political Economy

Lund University   1981 — 1986
Bachelor, Economics and languages

Peder Skrivares gymnasium, Varberg

Experience
Embassy of Sweden   September 2012 - August 2014
Ministry for foreign Affairs of Sweden   June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
International..., Politics, International Security, Project Support, Korean, International Relations, Policy, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Progress Monitoring, Human Rights, Political Science, Japanese, International..., Foreign Affairs, Conflict, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Government, European Union, Due Diligence, Public Diplomacy

Karolina Laskowska Carlisle

London, United Kingdom
Senior Executive Advisor for the IT Practice at CEB
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2005 — 2007
MA, International Economics

The George Washington University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and Affairs

Experience
CEB   January 2012 - Present
CEB   January 2010 - December 2011
CEB   January 2008 - December 2009
GIC Group Inc   February 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Leadership, Executive-level..., Project Management, Public Speaking, Portfolio Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Consulting, Management Consulting, Executive-Level..., Analytics, IT Strategy, Strategic Planning, Research, International Sales, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Strategy, International Business..., Generating Revenue, Sales Presentations, Sales

Katarzyna Pisarska

Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Director at European Academy of Diplomacy
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Visiting Scholar

Harvard University
Fulbright Visiting Fellow

Warsaw School of Economics   2005 — 2009
Ph.D

College of Europe   2003 — 2004
MA

Warsaw School of Economics   2001 — 2004
MA

University of Lodz   1998 — 2003
MA


Skills
Economics, Policy Analysis, English, Intercultural..., Russian, Global Security, Analysis, International..., Diplomacy, Politics, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Speaking, NGOs, European Union, Human Rights, Political Science, Research, Public Policy

Kevin Hempel

Berlin Area, Germany
Independent Consultant, Youth Employment & Livelihood Development
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

European School of Business Reutlingen   2004 — 2006
International Business

Reims Management School   2002 — 2004
International Business

Experience
Independent Consultant   August 2012 - Present
The World Bank   May 2009 - July 2012
Johns Hopkins University SAIS   September 2008 - May 2009
Inter American Development Bank   June 2008 - August 2008
GTZ   May 2007 - July 2007
ECLAC   November 2006 - April 2007
Dresdner Bank   August 2006 - October 2006
Deloitte & Touche   June 2005 - August 2005
Siemens Management Consulting   February 2005 - June 2005
JPMorgan Chase   October 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Africa, International..., Technical Assistance, Research, International..., Economics, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Policy, International Relations, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Civil Society, Capacity Building

Kiril Deltchev

Russian Federation
Director at Aurora Finance
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1994 — 1997
MBA/MA, Finance

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1993 — 1997
MA, International Relations

Moscow Institute of World Economics and International Relationships (former Moscow Institute of International Economic Relations)   1980 — 1986
Diploma, International Relations

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia MGIMO   1980 — 1986
Bachelor, International Relations

Experience
Aurora Finance   October 2011 - January 2013
Goldman Sachs   2007 - 2013
Brunel Capital   October 2009 - October 2011
Bulgarian Embassy in Cairo   1989 - 1992

Skills
Alternative Investments, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Structured Finance, Financial Structuring, Venture Capital, Structured Products, Securities, Hedge Funds, Trading, Equity Research, M&A experience, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, LBO, Equities, Investor Relations, Restructuring, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance, Emerging Markets, IPO, Project Finance, Investments, Private Placements, Investment Management, Valuation, Portfolio Management, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, International Relations, Financial Markets, Private Equity, Strategy, Corporate Development

Kitty Harvey

London, United Kingdom
PhD Student, King's College London, Institute of Middle Eastern Studies
International Affairs

Education
King's College London   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Middle Eastern Studies

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2009 — 2011
MA, with Honors, International Relations and International Economics

Yale University   1999 — 2003
BA, magna cum laude, History, International Studies

Experience
Macro Advisory Partners   April 2014 - July 2015

Klaus Goldmann

Austria
Marketing and Advertising

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

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Handelswissenschaft

Kristina Dziekan

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Head of Market Access and Public Affairs EMEA at Alcon, a Novartis company
Medical Devices

Education
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London   2000 — 2001
MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing, Health Economics and Politics

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1994
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations and Economics

Oxford University, Somerville College   1989 — 1992
BA Hons, Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Experience
Alcon, a Novartis company   April 2015 - Present
Medtronic   September 2012 - March 2015
Medtronic   2008 - August 2012
Medtronic International Trading Sarl   2006 - 2008
GlaxoSmithKline   2001 - 2006
ING Barings Southern Africa   1998 - 2000
ING Barings Southern Africa   1997 - 1998
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)   1994 - 1997

Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Neuromodulation, Health Policy, Project Management, Market Access, Project Execution, HTA, Strategy, Healthcare Industry, Economic Research, Cross-functional Team..., Public Health Policy, Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Leadership, Change Management, Medical Devices

Kristof Van Damme

Kortenberg, Vlaanderen, Belgium
ICT consultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)

Vlerick Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Master of Political Sciences

Experience
Self-employed   May 2001 - Present
Hewlett-Packard   January 1999 - May 2001

Lara Viada

Madrid Area, Spain
Associate Vivergi Social Impact Fund at Ambar Capital y Expansión
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations and Economics

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2002 — 2006
Licenciatura, Administración y Dirección de Empresas

Experience
Ambar Capital y Expansión   August 2014 - Present
UEIA   January 2014 - July 2014
Stone Soup Consulting   2014 - July 2014
Grassroots Business Fund   June 2012 - March 2014
Overseas Private Investment Corporation   January 2012 - May 2012
UNDP   June 2011 - August 2011
L'Oréal   September 2006 - June 2010

Skills
Emerging Markets, Investments, Social Entrepreneurship, Economics, International..., Microfinance, Project Finance, Strategy, International Economics, Marketing Strategy, Business Analysis, International Relations, Financial Modeling, French, Corporate Finance, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Market Research, Spanish, Strategic Planning, Finance

Larissa Lee Beck

Kreisfreie Stadt Aachen Area, Germany
Student at The Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Media Production

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) MFA Russia MGIMO   2015 — 2015
International Summer School, Russian Energy Policy

University College Maastricht   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, International Relations, International Economics

Georgetown University   2014 — 2014
International Relations and Affairs

The Chinese University of Hong Kong   2014 — 2014
Semester Abroad, International Relations and Affairs

Kaiser-Karls-Gymnasium   2003 — 2012
Abitur, 1,3

Culver Academies   2009 — 2010
High School Exchange

Experience
Deutsche Presse Agentur   February 2015 - Present
Zeitungsverlag Aachen   June 2010 - Present
German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE)   March 2015 - May 2015
Zeitungsverlag Aachen, Deutsche Presse Agentur   September 2014 - December 2014
Ideagen   June 2014 - July 2014

Skills
International Relations, Social Media, Writing

Larry Hatheway

London, United Kingdom
Group Chief Economist GAM
Financial Services

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1987 — 1991
PhD, Economics

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1982 — 1984
MA, International Studies

Whitman College   1977 — 1981
BA, History and German

Mercer Island High School   1973 — 1976

Experience
GAM   September 2015 - Present
UBS Investment Bank   1992 - April 2015

Skills
Emerging Markets, Equity Research, Economics, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Macroeconomics, Financial Risk, Valuation, Derivatives, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Equities, Asset Allocation, Asset Management, Bloomberg, Financial Markets

Lars Friberg

Stockholm, Sweden
Political Advisor at Green Party Miljöpartiet de Gröna
Political Organization

Education
Wageningen University   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Administration and Policy, External Ph.D. candidate

Universität Potsdam   2006 — 2010
Ph.D. candidate, International Politics

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2003
M.A., Int'l Relations, Int'l Economics

Uppsala universitet   1995 — 2001
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Green Party - Miljöpartiet de Gröna   January 2015 - Present
Swedish Energy Agency   April 2013 - January 2015
Agency for Growth Policy Analysis, Swedish Office of Science & Innovation, Embassy of Sweden   January 2010 - December 2012
University of Potsdam   March 2006 - December 2009
Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe   June 2004 - March 2006
Center for Environmental and Development Studies (CEMUS)   November 2000 - September 2001
Military Service: Fallskärmsjägarna, Swedish Airborne Special Forces   June 1993 - September 1994

Skills
MSP Practitioner, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Climate Change, International..., Energy Policy, Adaptation, Sustainability, Capacity Building, European Union, Energy, Research, Cleantech, Environmental Awareness, Economics, NGOs, Policy, Carbon Markets, Renewable Energy, Carbon, Policy Analysis, Energy Efficiency, CDM, Climate, International Relations

Lars Tummers

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Security Policy Department at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
Government Administration

Education
Masemude, Den Bosch

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

jeroen bosch

Experience
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs   Security Policy DepartmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs, NetherlandsOctober 2014 - Present
United Nations/OPCW   December 2013 - September 2014
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   August 2012 - November 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   March 2010 - July 2012
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   November 2005 - February 2010
IOM   November 2004 - June 2005
European Union   November 2001 - October 2004
NATO   November 2000 - October 2001
OSCE   October 1999 - October 2000
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   September 1998 - October 1999

Laura Brunet

Barcelona Area, Spain
Government Administration

Education
ESADE Business School   2010 — 2011
Masters in Public Administration (EMPA)

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2009 — 2010
Postgraduate degree

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2001 — 2003
Master

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   2000 — 2001
Degree

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1999 — 2000
Postgraduate Degree

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella   1998 — 1998
Exchange Program

Experience
Sant Just Desvern City Council   August 2011 - Present

Skills
Social Media, Policy Analysis, International..., Team Leadership, English, Public Policy, International Relations, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Foreign Policy, European Union, Public Administration, Government, Politics, Strategic Planning, Political Science

Laura Landi

Reggio Emilia Area, Italy
Elementary School Teacher at Scuola Elementare ca' Bianca
Primary/Secondary Education

Education
Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia   2006 — 2009
Master, Maths & Science Teaching to Elementary School Students

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2002
Master, International Relations - Western Emisphere

Università degli Studi di Pavia   1999 — 2000
Master, Emerging Countries Economics

Johns Hopkins University - School of Advanced International Studies   1998 — 1999
Bologna Center Diploma, International relations - Western Emisphere

Università di Bologna   1994 — 1998

Universität Trier   1994 — 1995
Erasmus Exchange Program, International Relations

Experience
Scuola Elementare ca' Bianca   September 2004 - Present
TOROC Torino Organising Committee of the XX Olympic Winter Games   July 2005 - March 2006
TOROC, Organising Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Torino 2006   2005 - 2006
ADG Coface   February 2003 - August 2004
The World Bank   January 2002 - August 2002
Ired Nord   November 2000 - July 2001
Coperazione Internazionale COOPI   July 2000 - November 2000
Systema BIC Basilicata   September 1999 - November 1999

Lauren Purnell

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Student at Johns Hopkins, SAIS
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Economics Concentration: International Development

University of Virginia   2007 — 2011
B.A., East Asian Studies, Anthropology

Experience
White & Case   September 2011 - August 2015
University Transit Service   January 2010 - September 2011
USDA   July 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Word Processing, Westlaw, Newsletters, Research, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, WorkShare Compare

Liana Bianchi

London, United Kingdom
Senior Programme Design & Assessment Officer Africa Programme at International Alert
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2004 — 2006
Master's degree, International Economics and International Development

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2004 — 2006
Masters, Social Change & Development, International Economics

Vassar College   1997 — 2001
BA, Economics and French

IFE   2000 — 2000
Internship

Experience
International Alert   August 2013 - Present
ACTED   June 2011 - May 2013
ACTED   January 2011 - July 2011
Africare   July 2008 - June 2010
DPK Consulting - Democratic Republic of Congo   October 2008 - November 2008
DPK Consulting   June 2008 - July 2008
Development and Partnership in Action   September 2007 - December 2007
Plan International   September 2007 - September 2007
Henry Luce Foundation   August 2006 - July 2007
National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)   November 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Proposal Writing, International Relations, Program Management, Research, Policy, Fundraising, Leadership, International..., Food Security, Capacity Building, Grants, Government, Civil Society, Program Development, Qualitative Research, Project Management, NGOs, Grant Writing, Community Development

Liguo Zhang

Finland
Researcher at University of Helsinki
Research

Education
Helsingin yliopisto / University of Helsinki   2007 — 2012
PHD in Law, Intellectual Property Law

Munich Intellectual Property Law Center   2005 — 2006
LL.M, Intellectual property law and competition law

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2002 — 2003
Postgraduated certificate, Hopinks-Nanjing Center for Chinese and Amerian Studies

Sichuan University   2000 — 2003
LL.M, Civil Law & Commercial Law

Experience
University of Helsinki   June 2013 - Present
IPR University Center   January 2007 - December 2011
Tianwen Law Firm   October 2003 - September 2005
Harbin Pharmaceutical General Manufactory   March 1997 - September 2000

Skills
International Law, Competition Law, European Law, Trademarks, Public Policy, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, International Relations, Corporate Governance, Patents, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Privacy Law, Standardization, Corporate Law, Patentability, Litigation, Business Strategy, Policy Analysis, Licensing, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, Legal Advice, Research

Lindsay Hufton

London, United Kingdom
Business Intelligence at Alaco Ltd
Security and Investigations

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2003 — 2005
MA, Strategic Studies, Science & International Affairs, International Finance

University of Cambridge   1999 — 2003
BA, MSci, Biochemistry

Experience
Alaco Ltd   July 2013 - Present
Merrill Lynch   January 2010 - June 2011
Merrill Lynch   June 2007 - December 2009
Oliver Wyman   September 2005 - June 2007

Lisa Alf

Stockholm, Sweden
Media Management Advisory Specialist, Accenture Operations
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
M.A

Kungliga tekniska högskolan   2001 — 2006
M. Sc in Engineering

Helsinki University of Technology   2004 — 2004

Experience
Accenture Interactive   September 2013 - Present
Accenture Interactive   January 2011 - August 2013
OMD   December 2008 - November 2010
Handelsbanken   June 2006 - July 2006
Handelsbanken   January 2006 - June 2006
Metro   July 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Media Auditing, Competitive Analysis, Media Strategy, Media Planning, Public Relations, Digital Media, Strategy, Social Media, Media Buying, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing

Lisa Heinrich

Berlin Area, Germany
Account Executive at GPlus Europe
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, International Relations/International Economics

Universität Bremen / University of Bremen   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Tbilisis 'Ilia ?av?avadzis' Sakhelobis Enata da Kulturata Sakhelmtsipo Universiteti   2009 — 2009
Summer School, Political Science

Università di Bologna   2008 — 2009
Erasmus, International Relations / European Union

Experience
GPlus Europe   October 2013 - Present
Frontier Data Corp   October 2012 - October 2013
Oxford Analytica   June 2012 - October 2012
Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development   February 2011 - September 2011
Dr. Gabriele Minz Consulting   June 2006 - September 2010
Ringier Publishing   January 2010 - February 2010
InfoRadio - Radio BerlinBrandenburg   February 2009 - April 2009
Maybrit Illner   July 2008 - August 2008
BremerLeseLust e.V   October 2007 - February 2008
TV21   May 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Journalism, Conflict Analysis, Public Relations, Online Journalism, Eastern Europe, International Relations, Caucasus, Russian politics, Research, Macroeconomics, European politics, Statistical Tools, Project Management, Political Risk Analysis

Lorenzo Costantino

Brussels Area, Belgium
Chairman "Access to Risk Finance H2020" Advisory Group European Commission // Partner at IDP European Consultants
Management Consulting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1998 — 2000
Master's Degree, Development Economics and International Development

Università di Bologna   1991 — 1997
Juris Doctor (J.D.), EU Law

Liceo Classico

Experience
IDP European Consultants   January 2008 - Present
European Commission   October 2013 - Present
ESPON   April 2012 - July 2015
The World Bank   October 2001 - July 2015
Pyramid Research   October 2000 - April 2001
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)   December 1999 - October 2000

Skills
Project Management, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Program Management, Management Consulting, Public Policy, Strategy, Research, International..., Policy, Management, European Union

Luca Frontini

United Kingdom
Director at Abraxas Capital Management Ltd.
Financial Services

Education
University College Dublin - London Business School   1999 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Engineering and Fund Management

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1996 — 1997
Master's Degree, International Economics

Istituto per gli Sutdi di Politca Internazionare (ISPI)   1991 — 1992
Postgraduate degree in International Affairs, International Relations and Affairs

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore   1986 — 1990
Laurea, Philosophy

Experience
Abraxas Capital Management Ltd.   2011 - Present
Lombarda China Fund Management Co.   September 2003 - January 2010
Pioneer Investments   January 2000 - July 2003
The World Bank   January 1997 - September 1999
Cooperation and development (NGO)   January 1995 - November 1995

Skills
Sales Management, Negotiation, Public Relations, Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, English, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Government, Customer Service

Lucas Peña Lopera

Bradford, United Kingdom
MA Conflict, security and development student en University of Bradford
Research

Education
University of Bradford   2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Security, conflict and development

Universidad Nacional de Colombia   2010 — 2011
Especialista en Acción sin Daño y Construcción de Paz, Sociología, cooperación para el desarrollo, políticas públicas.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia   1998 — 2003
Sociólogo, Sociología política

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

Experience
University of Bradford   September 2014 - Present
Unidad Administrativa Especial para la Restitución de Tierras Despojadas   November 2012 - August 2014
Instituto Colombiano para el Desarrollo Rural - INCODER   November 2011 - November 2012
Misión de Apoyo al Proceso de Paz, Organización de los Estados Americanos MAPP/OEA   February 2011 - June 2011
Misión de Apoyo al Proceso de Paz, Organización de los Estados Americanos MAPP/OEA   July 2010 - February 2011
Misión de Apoyo al Proceso de Paz MAPP/OEA   March 2005 - June 2010

Skills
Foreign Policy, International..., International Relations, NGOs, Investigación y..., Policy Analysis, Derechos humanos, Analysis, Análisis, Qualitative Research, Cooperación..., Public Relations, Relaciones..., Peacebuilding, Strategic Communications, Políticas públicas, Conflict Analysis, Análisis legislativo, Political Science, Conflict, Política, Policy, Politics, Human Rights, Public Policy, English, Research, Capacity Building

Maarit Niskanen

Finland
Project Coordinator at Kuopion kaupunki City of Kuopio
Higher Education

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1998 — 1999
Bologna Center Diploma, Int'l relations, Int'l economics

University of Joensuu   1993 — 1998
Master of Sciences, Public Law

Experience
Kuopion kaupunki - City of Kuopio   September 2015 - Present
Progress Generators Ltd   November 2014 - Present
University of Eastern Finland   February 2010 - February 2013
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment   June 2008 - February 2010
Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo   September 2007 - May 2008
Kuopion kaupunki - City of Kuopio   August 2005 - August 2007
University of Joensuu   January 2002 - August 2004

Skills
European Affairs, EU, Public Law, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Strategy, Project Management, French, Research, Finnish Language, International Project..., Swedish, International Relations, Spanish, Project Planning, International Law, Finnish, English, Project Coordination, European Union, Organizational..., EU funding, NGOs, Italian, Management Consulting, Education

Marc Vermylen

Brussels Area, Belgium
Managing Partner at Loyens & Loeff, Brussels
Law Practice

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1990 — 1992
M.A. in International Studies, Law and Conflict Management

Université catholique de Louvain   1989 — 1990
Economic Law

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   1984 — 1989
Law

St- Jozef College Turnhout

Experience
Loyens & Loeff   January 2015 - Present
Loyens & Loeff   2006 - Present
Loyens & Loeff   2001 - 2005
Cygnifi Derivatives Services   2000 - 2001
JP Morgan   1995 - 2000
KBC Bank   1992 - 1995

Skills
Derivatives, Project Finance, Structured Finance, Settlement

Marco De Stefani

Bologna Area, Italy
AD NEXUS srl
Commercial Real Estate

Education
Johns Hopkins University   1976 — 1978
International Relations, Economics

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1976 — 1978
Development Economics and International Development

Experience
NEXUS srl   January 2011 - Present
Cushman & Wakefield   June 1990 - July 2010

Marco Dell'Aquila

London, United Kingdom
25 year energy professional, specialist in renewables; serial entrepreneur and teacher
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1984 — 1986
MA, International economics & relations

The University of Manchester   1981 — 1984
BSc, Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience
Bee Group   July 2012 - Present
Johns Hopkins University   2011 - Present
Inspiratia   July 2010 - Present
Power Capital   1997 - Present
Infrastructure Journal   1997 - 2007
GE Capital   1990 - 1997

Skills
Financial Modeling, Energy Security, Sustainability, Solar Energy, Latin American Studies, Energy Efficiency, Biomass, Climate Change, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Strategy, Energy, Due Diligence, International Relations, Emerging Markets, Energy Policy, Management Consulting, Economics, Venture Capital, Online Publishing, Restructuring, Project Finance, Energy Markets, Cleantech, Corporate Finance, Finance, International Economics

Marco Ferrara

Italy
Senior Consultant at EY Government & Public Sector
Public Policy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2011 — 2012
Master of the Arts in International Affairs, International Affairs, International Economics, 3.8/4.0

Università di Bologna   2009 — 2011
International Relations (M.A.), International Affairs

Università di Bologna   2005 — 2009
International Relations (B.A.), International Affairs, International Economics

Walt Whitman High School   2002 — 2005
High School Diploma

Experience
Ernst & Young   November 2012 - Present
Cronache Internazionali   March 2012 - Present
Ministero Affari Esteri   September 2012 - November 2012
Johns Hopkins University SAIS Bologna Center   August 2011 - May 2012
Studio Legale Bonelli - Erede - Pappalardo   June 2004 - June 2004

Skills
Policy Analysis, Policy, English, Foreign Policy, International Economics, Immigration Policy, Immigration Issues, Politics, Political Science, French, Translation, Word, Excel, Spanish, European Union, Corporate Finance, Italian, International Trade, Editing, International Relations, Political Consulting

Maria Grazia Boccia

Novara Area, Italy
Libero professionista consulenza in diritto ambientale
Renewables & Environment

Education
   1995 — 1997
M.A.

Collegio Europeo di Parma
Diploma post-laurea, Diritto comunitario

George Washington University
B.A., International Affairs

Marianne Schneider-Petsinger

United Kingdom
Coordinator for Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue at Consumers International
International Affairs

Education
Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2009 — 2010
Certificate in International Studies

University of Maine   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Economics

Experience
Consumers International   August 2014 - Present
Thuringian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Technology   August 2012 - August 2014
OECD - OCDE   June 2011 - August 2011
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies   August 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Policy Analysis, Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, European Union, Public Policy, Media Relations, International Relations, Communication, Foreign Policy, Economics, Diplomacy

Mariano Xucla Godia

Barcelona Area, Spain
General Manager
Cosmetics

Education
   1994 — 1996
Master, International Economics

ESADE Business School   1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Universitat de Barcelona   1982 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Pharmaceutical Sciences

Experience
ISDIN   October 2010 - Present
ISDIN   August 2008 - October 2010
BPW (Coca Cola & Nestle Joint Venture)   November 2004 - July 2008
Cadbury plc.   April 2003 - October 2004
Pfizer   January 2001 - April 2003
Pfizer   January 1998 - January 2001
Chupa Chups   June 1996 - January 1998
Warner Lambert   March 1992 - July 1994

Marie-Hélène Loison

Paris Area, France
Director Middle East North Africa
Financial Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1994 — 1996
Masters, International Affairs

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
AFD - Agence Française de Développement   April 2015 - Present
Proparco   September 2011 - April 2015
Proparco / Groupe AFD   September 2008 - September 2011
Societe Generale   1996 - 2000

Skills
Project Finance, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Emerging Markets, Venture Capital, Africa, Investments, Financial Analysis, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Valuation, Banking, Loan Origination, Financial Modeling, Equities, Asset Managment

Marina Niforos

Paris Area, France
Gender DIversity Director at INSEAD
Education Management

Education
INSEAD   1999 — 1999
MBA, Business administration

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1993
Diploma, International relations

University of Pennsylvania   1991 — 1993
MGA, Government administration

Cornell University   1987 — 1991
BA, Government

Experience
INSEAD   Senior Financial AnalystPechineyAugust 2002 - August 2003
Pechiney   January 2001 - August 2001
World Bank   June 1996 - August 1998
World Bank   November 1994 - June 1996
World Bank   August 1993 - November 1994

Marion Leblanc-Wohrer

Paris Area, France
Rédactrice en chef, Editor in chief, L'Agefi
Media Production

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1992 — 1993
Master, Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   1989 — 1990
DEA, Etudes Soviétiques

Institut national des Langues et Civilisations orientales   1986 — 1990
Diplôme Unilingue de Langue et civilisation orientale, Roumain

Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris   1985 — 1988
Diplôme, Service Public

Experience
L'Agefi   September 2007 - Present
Banque et Informatique   2006 - 2007
Risk Waters Group   2001 - 2003
Thomson Reuters   1999 - 2001
The World Bank   1994 - 1997
KPMG Peat Marwick   1993 - 1993

Skills
French, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Publishing, Magazines, Newspaper, Social Media, Newsletters, New Media, Media Relations, English, Editorial, Editing, Public Relations

Mark Bousfield

London, United Kingdom
Investment Manager at Igloo Regeneration
Real Estate

Education
University of Oxford   1999 — 2003
Master's Degree, Modern Languages, Honours & Exhibitionship

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2008
Master's Degree, International Economics & Policy, Honours & Distinction

Experience
Igloo Regeneration   March 2013 - Present
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)   2008 - 2013
Google, Inc.   2003 - 2005

Martin Hartl

Germany
Head of Asset Management / Pensions Germany BMW Group; Trustee UK Pension Fund
Automotive

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

University of St.Gallen

Experience
BMW AG   January 2010 - Present
BMW Italia   2003 - 2009
Softlab Group (now Cirquent)   2001 - 2003
BMW de Mexcio   1997 - 2001
BMW AG   1995 - 1997
BMW AG   1993 - 1995

Skills
Spanish, English, Italian

Martí Grau Segú

Brussels Area, Belgium
Historian and Political Scientist at House of European History
Museums and Institutions

Education
Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2000 — 2002
MA, International Law / International Studies

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1999 — 2000
Bologna Center Graduate Diploma, International Studies

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   1994 — 1998
BA (Llicenciatura), Political Science

Aix-Marseille Université   1995 — 1995
History - Erasmus program

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona   1990 — 1994
BA (Llicenciatura), History

Aix-Marseille Université   1992 — 1993
History - Erasmus program

Experience
House of European History, European Parliament   May 2011 - Present
Indiana University Bloomington   August 2009 - May 2011
European Parliament   April 2008 - July 2009
European Institute of the Mediterranean   September 2002 - December 2004
Autonomous University of Barcelona   October 2002 - February 2003

Skills
Diplomacy, European Politics, Politics, European Union, International..., History, Teaching, French, Public Policy, Political Science, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Policy Analysis, European politics

Mary Beth Wilson, PhD

Berlin Area, Germany
Research

Education
Freie Universität Berlin   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2002 — 2004
MA

Kenyon College   1995 — 1999
BA

Universidad Nacional de La Plata   1998 — 1998

Experience
Independent Consultant   2009 - Present

Skills
International..., M&E, Program Evaluation, Conflict, Editing, Analysis, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Human Rights, Economics, NGOs, Civil Society, Excel, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, Policy, Research, Quantitative Research, International Relations, SPSS, Community Development, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Capacity Building, Microsoft Excel

Matteo Pellegrini

London, United Kingdom
Director of Capacity Development at Natural Resource Governance Institute
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2003 — 2004
MA, International Economics and Development

Royal Holloway, University of London   1998 — 2001
BA, European Studies

Experience
Natural Resource Governance Institute   January 2012 - Present
Revenue Watch Institute   January 2011 - December 2011
Revenue Watch Institute   March 2008 - December 2010
Publish What You Pay   October 2005 - February 2008
The World Bank   July 2004 - June 2005

Skills
International..., Government, Africa, Capacity Development, Governance, NGOs, Policy Analysis, Civil Society, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Technical Assistance, Program Management, Strategy, Capacity Building

Maurizio Frigerio

Milano, Lombardia, Italy
CEO and Founder at Proxima
Renewables & Environment

Education
Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'   1987 — 1992
Economics, 110/110 cum laude

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1990 — 1991
Spring Term exchange program student

Liceo Salesiano S.Ambrogio   1982 — 1987
High School - Diploma Liceo Scientifico

Experience
Proxima - Close to your Energy   July 2012 - Present
Università Bocconi   July 2015 - Present
RenGen Energia (+ 16 SPVs)   September 2008 - June 2012
Pirelli Solar Utility SpA   2003 - 2008
Serenergy srl   2003 - 2008
Dynameeting (subsequently merged into Repower)   2001 - 2003
Edison spa   1999 - 2001
Pirelli   1995 - 1999
WTO - World Trade Organisation   1996 - 1996
Università Bocconi   1994 - 1995

Skills
Joint Ventures, Solar Thermal, New Business Development, Photovoltaics, Strategy, Strategic Planning, International Business, Venture Capital, Energy Efficiency, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Corporate Development, Risk Management, Project Finance, Cleantech, Contract Negotiation, Solar PV, International Sales, Restructuring, Leadership, Asset Managment, Solar Energy, Wind, Marketing Strategy, Renewable Energy, Economics, Private Equity, Italian, Energy, Business Development, Investments, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Product Development, Due Diligence, Change Management, Financial Modeling, Energy Management, Energy Policy, Corporate Finance, Biomass, Valuation, Management, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Energy, Solar, M&A experience

Michael Bosco

Rome Area, Italy
Head of US Practice South Europe and MENA, DLA Piper
Law Practice

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1989 — 1992
Doctor of Law (JD)

The Johns Hopkins University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1986 — 1987

Friendly Senior High School   1981 — 1984

Experience
DLA Piper   October 2012 - Present
Shearman & Sterling LLP   January 2001 - October 2012
Shearman & Sterling LLP   July 1995 - December 2000
Shearman & Sterling LLP   September 1992 - July 1995
Arnold & Porter   August 1988 - June 1989
The Brookings Institution   September 1987 - July 1988

Skills
Financial Institutions, International Law, Corporate Law, Capital Markets, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Private Equity, Aviation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privatization, IPOs, IPO, Corporate Finance, Legal Advice, Aviation Law, Joint Ventures, Renewable Energy, Foreign Investment, Joint venture, Oil & Gas

Michael Edward Walsh

Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Politics

University of Zurich
Academic Guest

Waseda University
Exchange Researcher

Universität der Bundeswehr München
Visiting Researcher

Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
PhD Exchange Researcher

Harvard Business School
Executive Education, Innovation

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive Education - Product Development

Columbia University - Columbia Business School
Executive Education - Marketing Communications

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Executive Education, Marketing

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations

Michael Ellis

Paris Area, France
Managing Director, Michelin Restaurant and Hotel Guides
Publishing

Education
INSEAD   1986 — 1987
MBA, Marketing

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1980 — 1982
Masters of Arts, International Relations

Oberlin College   1976 — 1979
BA, Economics & French

Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I)   1978 — 1978
Language Certificate, French

Experience
Michelin Tire company   August 2011 - Present
Michelin Tire Company   September 2007 - August 2011
Ball   June 1997 - September 2007
Club Med   January 1995 - May 1997
MeadWestvaco   January 1989 - January 1995
Diageo   September 1982 - September 1986
Le Bistro 121   November 1979 - September 1980

Skills
Intercultural Relations, Negotiation, Sales Management, Building Strong Teams

Michael Suhr

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Ambassador of Denmark to Portugal
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1988 — 1990
MA, Int.economics / Int. Relations Theory

Experience
Embassy of Denmark in Portugal   August 2014 - Present
MFA DK   2013 - Present
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark   September 2009 - 2013
Embassy of Denmark, Paris   July 2008 - August 2009

Skills
International Relations, Management, European Union, Foreign Policy, Policy, Diplomacy

Michela Benvenuti

Rimini Area, Italy
.
Apparel & Fashion

Education
IlSole24Ore Business School   2011 — 2012
Master 24 in Marketing e Comunicazione (master online), Marketing

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts in International Economics and International Relations., international economics/international relations, Degree with Honors

Università di Bologna
Laurea vecchio ordinamento in Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche., 105/110

Experience
Aeffe S.p.A.   June 2012 - Present
TECHNOGYM S.p.A.   April 2011 - June 2012
TECHNOGYM S.p.A.   October 2007 - July 2008
Ministero Affari Esteri   February 2007 - June 2007
Ministero Affari Esteri   September 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Italian, Social Networking, English, Marketing communication, DI, Media Relations, Press Releases, Media Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Research, Social Media Marketing, Spanish, Social Media, Foreign Policy, International Relations, French, International...

Michele Testoni

Madrid Area, Spain
Professor of International Relations John Cabot University and IE University
Higher Education

Education
Università degli Studi di Firenze   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Scienze politiche e governo

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2002
Master of Arts (M.A.), Affari e relazioni internazionali

Università di Bologna   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Scienze politiche e governo

Experience
John Cabot University, Department of Political Science and International Affairs   September 2010 - Present
IE School of International Relations   October 2013 - Present

Skills
Ricerche qualitative, Lingua inglese, NATO, Economia, Politica, Globalization, University Teaching, International Relations, Terrorism, Teaching, Political Science, International Security, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, Politiche pubbliche, International Education, Ricerca, Analisi delle politiche..., Public speaking

Michelle Mora

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
M.A. Candidate at The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Economics, Emerging Markets, Latin American Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2011
BS, Psychology and Political Science, Minor in Latin American Studies, High Departmental Distinction in Political Science

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro   2010 — 2010
Portuguese, Brazilian Foreign Policy, Community Development, Brazilian History

University High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development (CCSDD)   October 2015 - Present
Talent Beyond Boundaries   October 2015 - Present
Caterpillar Inc.   November 2011 - August 2015
Coral Gables Custom Design   August 2011 - November 2011
Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System   August 2010 - August 2011
Educari NGO   March 2010 - July 2010
U.S. Senate   May 2009 - August 2009
Normal Parks and Recreation   June 2005 - August 2008
Four Seasons Health Club   June 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Brazilian Portuguese, Resume Writing, College Recruiting, Women's Leadership, Event Planning, Public Speaking, International Relations, Foreign Policy, SPSS, Technical Recruiting, Marketing, Democracy Promotion, Intercultural..., Latin American culture, Portuguese, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Spanish, Management, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Interpersonal..., Latin American Business, Emotional Intelligence, English, Business Planning, Leadership, Access, Team Building, University Relations, Corporate Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruiting, SPSS Statistical..., Proposal Writing, Certified Green Belt, International Travel, Six Sigma, Strategy, Microsoft Office

Miguel Emauz

Lisbon Area, Portugal
Hospitality

Education
University of Lisbon - ISE   1969 — 1974
MS, Business Administration

Cornell University - School of Hotel Administration

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

Experience
Pestana Hotels & Resorts   March 2009 - June 2011
International Consultants Iberia   1999 - 2008
Iberconsult SA   1994 - 1998
Vizduur, SA   1983 - 1994
Foreign Investment Institute   1980 - 1982

Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Resorts, Hospitality, English, Banquets, Real Estate Development, Front Office, Hotel Management, Tourism, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Management, Revenue Analysis

Miguel Pereira Mendes

Porto Area, Portugal
M.A. Candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Government Administration

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2015 — 2017
Master of the Arts (M.A.), International Relations

FEP - Faculdade de Economia da Universidade do Porto   2008 — 2012
Licenciatura em Economia, (BSc) Economics, 16/20

Università di Roma Tor Vergata   2010 — 2011
Erasmus Programme

Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola - Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
International Baltic Summer School in Business

Experience
Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros   February 2014 - August 2015
PwC   September 2012 - January 2014

Skills
Estratégia empresarial, Financial Analysis, Result Oriented, Economia, Inglês, Trabalho em equipe, Auditing, Finanças corporativas, Microsoft Office, International Business, Auditoria, Economics, Market Research, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Análise financeira, International Relations

Mikhail Ryzhkov

Moscow, Russian Federation
Head of Sales and Marketing at Russian Automobile Fellowship (RAF)
Automotive

Education
Touro University   2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Banking and Finance

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1995 — 1997
MA, International law and economics

Saratov State University named after N.G.Chernyshevsky   1979 — 1984
Master of Arts (M.A.), English

Experience
Russian Automobile Fellowship/ Российское Автомобильное Товарищество "РАТ", ЗАО "Автоассист"   January 2015 - Present
AIG   July 2011 - Present
Ingosstrakh-Life   February 2007 - March 2011
AIG   September 1997 - November 2006
Barents Group, KPMG   1994 - 1995
U.S. Peace Corps, Western Russia   1992 - 1994

Skills
Casualty, Business Strategy, Liability, Reinsurance, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Commercial Insurance, Actuarial Science, Financial Risk, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance, Business Planning, Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, Commercial Lines, Claim, Bancassurance, Strategy, Negotiation, Management, Sales Management, Brokers, Budgets, Legal Liability, Claims Management, Employee Benefits, Change Management, New Business Development

Mikhail Ryzhkov

Moscow, Russian Federation
Руководитель отдела страхования от несчастных случаев и болезней и во время поездок (AIG)
Insurance

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1995 — 1997
Master of Arts (MA), International Economics, International Law

Experience
AIG   July 2011 - Present
ООО "Ингосстрах-Жизнь"   February 2007 - March 2011
AIG Life   October 2001 - November 2006
ALICO   1997 - 2001

Skills
Insurance, Life Insurance, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Consulting

Monica Wojcik

London, United Kingdom
Analyst at J.P. Morgan
Banking

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2012 — 2014
M.A., International Relations and International Economics, Energy, Resources, and Environment; Latin American Studies

Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna Center   2012 — 2013
M.A., International Relations and International Economics, Latin American Studies and Energy

Georgetown University   2006 — 2010
BSFS, International Political Economy

Experience
J.P. Morgan   August 2014 - Present
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies   August 2012 - May 2014
J.P. Morgan   June 2013 - August 2013
FTI Consulting   September 2010 - August 2012

Moritz Schmid-Drechsler

Berlin Area, Germany
Desk Officer at German Federal Foreign Office for UN Affairs
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and International Economics

Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München   2004 — 2010
M.A., Contemporary History, Ancient History and Economics

Experience
German Federal Foreign Office   May 2013 - Present
Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)   January 2012 - April 2012
Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations   May 2011 - August 2011
Model United Nations Association Munich   July 2008 - July 2010
Concentration Camp Memorial Site Dachau   August 2005 - July 2010
German Foreign Office   September 2008 - October 2008
Regional Office of UNESCO   September 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Public Policy, Human Rights, French, Political Risk Analysis, European Union, International Security, Macroeconomics, Policy, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, International Economics, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, International..., Energy Policy, Foreign Policy, Politics, Economics, National Security, Political Science

Myron Wasylyk

Russian Federation
CEO at PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Public Relations and Communications

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

Kent State University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Experience
PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies   January 2014 - Present
The PBN Company   April 1997 - December 2013
Gavin Anderson & Company   January 1996 - March 1997
Burson-Marsteller   January 1995 - January 1996

Skills
Internal Communications, Emerging Markets, Politics, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Strategy, Foreign Policy, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Investor Relations, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Marketing Communications, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Communication Training, Journalism, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Ukrainian, Editing, Public Affairs, Crisis Management, Government, International Relations, Social Networking, Message Development, Press Releases, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Corporate Social..., Public Policy, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Communications Planning

Natalie West

Paris Area, France
Graduate Student in International Development
International Affairs

Education
Sciences Po   2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, International Development

Kenyon College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Modern Languages and Literatures; Music, summa cum laude

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2012 — 2012
Rural Development and the World Food Crisis

Experience
World Food Programme   August 2015 - Present
World Food Programme   July 2014 - August 2014
International Rescue Committee   July 2012 - July 2013
International Rescue Committee   October 2011 - May 2012
Fulbright Commission Nepal   September 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Community Organizing, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Program Development, Refugees, Capacity Building, Case Managment, Nonprofits, International..., Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Development, Social Services, Community Outreach, Case Management

Nehal Hocking

London, United Kingdom
Research and Communications Assistant at Afghanaid
International Trade and Development

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Development Studies, Merit

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2012 — 2012
Persian language

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2008
BA, International Studies: Global Security, Psychology, Middle East Studies

Experience
Afghanaid   July 2014 - Present
SOAS   April 2014 - July 2014
American Councils for International Education   March 2011 - August 2012
American Councils for International Education   July 2010 - March 2011
American Councils for International Education   March 2010 - June 2010
National Democratic Institute (NDI)   April 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Public Policy, Translation, Program Evaluation, Foreign Policy, International Relations, International Education, International..., Policy Analysis, Foreign Languages, Program Management, Research, Political Science, Grants

Nelson Graves

Paris Area, France
Founder of NewsDecoder
Online Media

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1981 — 1983
MA, International Relations

Yale University   1972 — 1977
BA, English and French Literature

Phillips Exeter Academy   1969 — 1972

Phillips Exeter Academy   1969 — 1972

Experience
News-Decoder   July 2014 - Present
Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe, Bologna, Italy   September 2010 - June 2014
Thomson Reuters   March 2007 - July 2010
Thomson Reuters   April 2007 - July 2007
Reuters   September 2000 - February 2007
Reuters   September 1997 - August 2000
Reuters   July 1994 - August 1997
Reuters   August 1994 - July 1997
Reuters   June 1986 - August 1989

Skills
Proposal Writing, Admissions, English, Public Policy, Government, Diplomacy, Qualitative Research, Translation, Political Science, Journalism, Online Journalism, Breaking News, French, Strategic Communications, Foreign Languages, Policy, Leadership, Project Management, Editorial, Corporate Social..., Communication, Teaching, Media Relations, Management, International Trade, International Economics, Italian, Education, Economics, Foreign Policy, Editing, Strategic Planning, Student Counseling, International Relations

Nick Haslam

London, United Kingdom
Research Analyst at IDEAcarbon
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2005 — 2007

Experience
IDEAcarbon   

Nick Horne

London, United Kingdom
Humanitarian Affairs Officer at United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2006 — 2007
MIPP, International Relations

Durham University   1992 — 1995
BSc, Engineering (Electronic)

Experience
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs   February 2015 - Present
Adam Smith International   January 2014 - Present
NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC)   April 2012 - December 2013
United Nations Mission In South Sudan   November 2010 - October 2011
United Nations OCHA   January 2010 - October 2010
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan   June 2007 - October 2009
United Nations OCHA   March 2005 - August 2006
UN Joint Logistics Centre   July 2004 - December 2004
Coalition Provisional Authority   April 2004 - June 2004
Department For International Development   July 2003 - April 2004

Skills
Human Rights, Civil Society, Peacebuilding, International..., Coordination, NATO, Management, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Governance, International Security, International Relations, Capacity Building, Project Planning, Policy, Conflict, Government, Technical Assistance, Capacity Development, Politics, Elections, Humanitarian Assistance, Crisis Management, International Human..., Afghanistan, International..., Development Coordination, Fragile States, Strategy, Diplomacy, Conflict Analysis, Political Science, Africa, Proposal Writing, International..., Emergency Management, Post-conflict..., Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Democracy, Political Affairs, Peacekeeping, Political Risk Analysis, Foreign Affairs, NGOs, Foreign Policy, Humanitarian, Military

Niclas During

Stockholm, Sweden
Portfolio Director at Swedfund International
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2000 — 2002
Master of Arts, International Relations (International Economics & Political Science)

Göteborgs universitet   1995 — 1999
BA degree, International Relations (Economics & Political Science)

Université de Liège   1997 — 1998
ERASMUS European university exchange program, European Politics and Security Policy

CFA Institute
CFA Level 1 and Level 2 exams passed

Experience
Swedfund International   August 2013 - Present
CDC Group plc   September 2009 - May 2013
McKinsey & Company   September 2007 - June 2009
Celerant Consulting Ltd   April 2006 - July 2007
World Bank Group   October 2003 - March 2006
Swedish Army’s Skaraborg Regiment, 3rd Mechanised Battalion   June 1993 - August 1994

Skills
Emerging Markets, Risk Management, Private Equity, sustainability, Change Management, Operational Performance..., Investments, Corporate Strategy..., Economics, Mergers, Sustainability, Management Consulting, Due Diligence

Nicola Bellini

La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France
Director, Institute of Tourism at Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle
Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1980 — 1981
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs

Scuola Superiore 'Sant' Anna' di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento   1975 — 1979
diploma, Political Science and Government

Università di Pisa / University of Pisa   1975 — 1979
Laurea, Political Science and Government

Experience
Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle   September 2014 - Present
European Commission   2012 - Present
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna   November 2001 - Present
Gran Sasso Science Institute - GSSI   July 2013 - Present
Galileo Galilei Italian Institute at Chongqing University   2006 - August 2014
Istituto Confucio di Pisa   2008 - 2014
Grenoble Ecole de Management   2012 - 2013
IRPET   April 2009 - April 2011
Regional Studies Association   2008 - 2011
University of Pisa   2005 - 2008

Skills
Economics, Regional Studies, Strategy, Human Rights, Innovation Management, European Union, Qualitative Research, Local Development, International Relations, Political Science, Regional Development, Regionalism, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Statistics, Research, Italian, Sustainability, Regional Policy, Industrial Policy, Local Economic..., Teaching, Economic Research, Politics, Program Management

Nicola Garbarino

London, United Kingdom
Senior Economist at Bank of England
Public Policy

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2003 — 2005
MA, International Relations

Università di Bologna   1994 — 1999
Laurea, Economics

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin   1996 — 1997
Economics

Experience
Bank of England   January 2015 - May 2015
Financial Conduct Authority   June 2014 - December 2014
Financial Conduct Authority   September 2012 - June 2014
Office of Fair Trading   September 2011 - September 2012
Financial Services Authority   June 2008 - September 2011
Oxford Analytica   January 2007 - May 2008
Oxera   2005 - 2007
Allianz   January 2000 - September 2003

Skills
Economics, International Relations, Strategy, Financial Risk, Policy Analysis, Competition Economics, Finance

Nicole Dawe

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Chief, Visitors' Services at United Nations
International Affairs

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1994 — 1995
Diploma, International Relations and Affairs

University of St. Andrews   1989 — 1994
Master of Arts (M.A.), German and International Relations, 2/1

Experience
United Nations   August 2009 - Present

Skills
International Relations

Nicole Nolan

Geneva Area, Switzerland
CoFounder & Director of Digital Learning at Celangue Sàrl
Education Management

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts (MA), International Economics

Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

University of Michigan
School of Public Health, Graduate Certificate in International Population Studies

Experience
Celangue Sàrl   November 2012 - Present
UNICEF, Private Fundraising & Partnerships Division   August 2012 - October 2012
Travcorp SA/The Travel Corporation   July 2008 - September 2011
American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia   June 2006 - June 2007

Niels Van Der Bijl

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Policy Advisor at De Nederlandsche Bank
Government Administration

Education
University of Groningen   2002 — 2006
PhD, International Relations

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2002
Dipl, International Economics

University of Groningen   1997 — 2001
MA, International Relations

Experience
De Nederlandsche Bank   April 2014 - Present
European Commission   February 2013 - March 2014
De Nederlandsche Bank / Dutch Central Bank   February 2011 - February 2013
Universiteit van Amsterdam   February 2011 - February 2013
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   November 2009 - January 2011
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   2008 - 2009
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands   April 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Political Science, Policy, Government, Economics, International Economics, Policy Analysis, Dutch, International Relations, English, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy, European Union, International...

Nikola Ruzicic-Kessler

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Portfolio Manager
Financial Services

Education
University of Geneva   2009 — 2011
DAS, Commodity Trading

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2001 — 2003
M.A., International Economics, European Studies

Georgetown University   1998 — 2001
B.A., Economics, Government

Experience
RBC   October 2013 - Present
UBS   October 2006 - September 2013
Lombard Odier   January 2004 - October 2004

Nina Angelova

London, United Kingdom
Product Management & Tech Propositions | Marketing & International Expansions | B2C & B2B
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1997 — 1998
Post Grad Diploma, International Economics, International Relations

Technical University Sofia   1991 — 1996
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Industrial Management

Experience
First Data Corporation   January 2015 - Present
Strategy & New Products Consultant   January 2013 - Present
CBS Corporation   April 2012 - August 2012
Samsung Electronics Europe   January 2011 - March 2012
Gilbarco Veeder Root (Danaher Corporation)   January 2009 - December 2010
Royal Philips Electronics   January 2001 - September 2008
Procter & Gamble   July 1998 - December 2000

Patrick De Schutter

Brussels Area, Belgium
Entrepreneur
Internet

Education
Solvay Brussels School   2014 — 2015
Executive Programme in Real Estate, Real Estate Development

The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1988 — 1991
Master in International Affairs, International Relations, International Economics

Universiteit Antwerpen   1984 — 1988
Master Applied Economics, International Business, Marketing

Sint-Michielscollege Brasschaat   1976 — 1984
Secondary education, Economics

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Experience
OBJEKTEN   January 2011 - Present
EXPRESS.BE   2006 - Present
CONTACTOFFICE   July 1999 - Present
PARTIBEL / PARTIVAST   1998 - Present
BAGAZOO   2010 - 2013
RENDEZ-VOUS   2001 - 2007
IP NETVERTISING   1996 - May 2000
ALLMANSLAND   November 1994 - December 1998
CITI   1992 - 1994

Skills
SEO, E-commerce, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Integrity, Cloud Applications, Business Development, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Devices, Entrepreneur, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Languages, Sales, Venture Capital, Web Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing

Patrick Delannoy

Wien, Wien, Austria
Owner, SCEA Bastide des Bourelles
Farming

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1972 — 1974
MA, International Economics, African Studies

ESSEC Business School   1964 — 1967
MBA, Finance, Acounting

Experience
SCEA Bastide des Bourelles   September 2003 - Present
International Monetary Fund   February 1978 - September 2003