Against all Odds: Jackson Alum Aims to Reform Politics in Brazil
Daniel José Oliveira MA ’15 came to Yale with the lofty aspiration to reform Brazilian politics. Four years later, Daniel is making his dream a reality....
Promoting Green Growth in Asia
Jin Young is in charge of a growing portfolio of programs and in -country operations in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan for the Global Green Growth Institute....
Advancing Peace and Economic Development in Northeast Asia
Jongbeom Choi is program officer for The Asia Foundation’s Korea office, where he is mainly responsible for North Korea and Northeast Asia regional programs. ...
Rejuvenating Communities in Zimbabwe
Shingi Mavima was disheartened by the educational inequality in Zimbabwe, but his time at the Penn State School of International Affairs helped him become an author and non-profit founder....
Giving a Voice to Afghan Women
Inspired by her time at PSIA, Samina Ansari decided to head back to the country of her birth to work in the areas of conflict resolution and women’s rights. ...
Alumni nominated spotlight: Renewable energy expert Peter Moritzburke
As part of our ongoing Pass the Pen series, we feature MEC Development Principal Peter Moritzburke ’96 who shares his favorite GPS memories and his key to success in renewables and the environment...
Alumnus negotiates EU-Mercosul agreement
Rodrigo Serran ’14 forges opportunities for Brazilian economic growth in the EU as part of the largest trade agreement in Brazil’s history...
Walking the path to global sustainability
Alumnus Andrés Prieto, MPP ’19, unearths pathways to sustainable land and food systems in Mexico City as part of the United Nations network...
Reuniting Families Across Borders
Immigration officer Jack Bisase, MA ’15, reunites siblings, children and spouses from the Dominican Republic on US soil....
Defending our Right to Clean Water
John Noël, an SIS alum, turned his passion for environmental issues into a career. He protects drinking water through research, policy, and advocacy....
Sowing Opportunity
Dilanthi Ranaweera has forged a path of public service from Washington, DC to the rural farms of Myanmar and Kenya. The SIS alumna helps smallholder farmers develop a better quality of life....
Interview with Nicole Bibbins Sedaca
Conversation with Nicole Bibbins Sedaca after 20+ years promoting democracy and respect for human rights...