Meet SSE alum Alen Musaefendic (Senior Analyst at the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, stationed in Brussels at the European External Action Service)
Using his drive to shape real-world events, Alen Musaefendic, SSE alum and Senior Analyst at the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency, stationed in Brussels at the European External Action Service, focuses on fighting disinformation and hybrid threats in the Western Balkans and beyond....
Meet SSE alum Agnes Nilsson (Political Advisor at the European Parliament)
The skills, experiences and relationships I gained at SSE have been fundamental to where I am today. During my final year at SSE I was a Wallenberg International Fellow, which meant that I got to study at Georgetown University and conduct an internship in Washington, D.C. It was the perfect way to develop my interest in the intersection of business and politics and explore different career options. I also received a lot of support from SSE professors and advisors, both during and after my studies....
Meet SSE alum Johanna Modigsson (Economic and Financial Affairs Counsellor at the Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris)
In times of crises there is always a great demand for analysis, policy guidance and multilateral coordination, and international organisations like the OECD have an important role to play in this respect. But most countries are also facing long-term challenges, which will require significant efforts and cooperation to figure out solutions to. Often there is no consensus on the best way to solve a problem, but this only emphasises the importance of providing evidence-based analysis to give policymakers a sound basis for decisions....
Leah Rheinberger's path to climate policy
Leah Rheinberger’s lifelong passion for nature conservation led her on a transformative path to Crawford, where she discovered a profound connection between science, policy, and the urgent call for climate action....
Turning passion into practice with Crawford graduate Hiroshi Maeda
Driven by a desire to translate passion into policy, Hiroshi Maeda's Crawford journey is transformative, deepening his grasp of socioeconomic issues for impactful change in the Asia-Pacific. ...
Annette Zou: From global impact to superpower sustainability
Annette Zou’s journey is as diverse as her global perspective. Born in the Shandong province in China and raised in Norway before settling in Canberra, her passion for sustainability has taken her across continents, making a mark wherever she goes....
Bridgette Lang: Excelling in Global Citizenship
Bridgette Lang (BA IR '23) was selected as a State Department Rangel Fellow. Bridgette's exemplary commitment to global citizenship shines....
Pardee Community Shines Globally
Pardee alumni excelled at BU Alumni events in both Miami and Shenzhen, China....
Danielle De La Fuente: Distinguished Alumna – A Journey of Purpose
Danielle De La Fuente '06, CEO of Amal Alliance, transforms from diplomacy to aiding refugee children. Her journey showcases the power of passion and persistence....
Alumna Seeks to Uplift and Amplify Diverse Voices Globally
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we caught up with Oriana Piña, MA ’16, to learn how GW and the Elliott School influenced her career....
Alumnus Seeks to Make a Difference in the World Through Sustainable Markets
We recently caught up with Roger-Mark De Souza, MA '95, to learn how GW and the Elliott School influenced his career....
Alumnus Has Been Pioneering Hybrid Work Models for Years
Nick Iovacchini, MA ’02, is the CEO and co-founder of Kettle in New York City. We recently caught up with him to learn how GW and the Elliott School influenced his career....