Real Talk: Entering the Humanitarian Field as a Young Professional

The event featured a roundtable with recent GWU alumni who are working in the field of humanitarian assistance as well as a networking reception. Students from across the campus heard advice on how to navigate the job market, how to prepare for an interview, how to network effectively, and how to build a professional career. We are grateful to our distinguished panelists for spending their evening with us and sharing their advice and insights.

Panelists – Elizabeth Ake (IDS ‘ 16) – Deputy Team Lead for Syria, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, USAID; Ashley Bustillo (MAIA ’21)- Humanitarian Programme Specialist, Airlink; Lydia Delmatta (IDS ’21)- Program Specialist, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, USAID; Abdulai Kamara (IDS ’21)- Humanitarian Specialist for the Civil Society and Localization Team, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, USAID; Alexandra Hernandez-Pardo – Resource Development Manager, African Community Center DC Metro; Renea Williams (IDS ’21) – Lead Associate (Proposal Pricing) for New Business Development, International Programs at Save the Children; Jody Yasinowsky (GWSB ’02) – Senior Managing Director of Humanitarian Portfolios, Save the Children

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