SIS Alumna Creates Safer Workplaces for Women
Protecting women and creating safe workplaces takes action and effort at every level, from federal governments to individuals. Over 140 nations have some form of legislation that addresses workplace misconduct and violence, but operationalizing those rules and establishing accountability takes many people, including people like Livia Mueller, SIS/BA ’10, SIS/MA ‘13....
SIS Alumna Hannah Hunt Leads Team to Develop New Defense Software
SIS alumna Hannah Hunt discusses her career and the importance of technology in international security....
SIS Alumna Julie Meier Provides Resources to Displaced Populations through Nonprofit and UN Work
Julie Meier, SIS/BA ’15, developed a passion for working with refugees and displaced populations long before her time as an SIS student....
How SIS Graduate Student and Naval Officer Eric Lies Plans to Serve, Post-Military and Post-Graduation
We spoke with Eric Lies, a lieutenant in the US Navy and SIS student, about his military service and the unique benefits that the MIS program brings to those pursuing a career in international service...
Blazing a Trail for Future Leaders
We spoke with SIS alumna Betsy Moler to learn more about her impactful career, her time at SIS, and why she believes it’s important to give back....
Addressing Gender-Based Violence
We spoke with Elli Wachtman, SIS/MA '22, about how the Sikhona Research Centre came to be, the center’s work, and why she is pursuing both a master’s degree and Social Innovation for Global Impact gra...
Advocating for Disability Rights
Serge Okogo, SIS/MA ’14, has become a role model for the deaf community in Gabon as well as an advocate for the most vulnerable people in his country....
Leading in Inclusive Technology Policy
We spoke with Intercultural and International Communication alumna Doreen Bogdan-Martin to learn more about her time at SIS, career, and accomplishments....
Coordinating Doctors Without Borders’ COVID-19 Response in NYC
Over the past 12 years, Michelle Mays (SIS/MA '08) has worked around the world with Doctors Without Borders. But her latest placement was much closer to home....
Fighting Child Labor at GoodWeave International
SIS alumna Micaela Vivero puts to good use her master’s degree from SIS and her extensive experience in global marketing and communications as the vice president of communications at GoodWeave....
Advocating for People Displaced by Climate Change
Kayly Ober (SIS/BA ‘08) researches and reports on climate change, migration & displacement issues as the senior advocate and program manager of Refugees International's Climate Displacement program....
Diving into the Causes of Environmental Issues
SIS student and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Lia Cheek has formed a career in conservation and an interest in environmental justice....