Gina Ortiz Jones (GRS’03, Pardee’03) Awarded BU Distinguished Alumni Award
Ms. Jones, Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, was one of seven of BU’s most influential alumni to receive the prestigious award. These awards recognize alumni who are working to change the world in their fields.
Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece
In his new role, Tsafos will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Pardee School Alumna’s “Diaries in Exile” Documents Stories of Ukrainian Refugees
As two individuals who have also been displaced by this war, Kent and fellow producer Romana Isabella speak to individuals not as foreigners trying to extract a quotable story, but as fellow displaced people who understand and empathize with their trauma.
Pardee School Alumni Confirmed as Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
De La Fuente (CGS ’04, Pardee ’06) Discusses Her Work at Amal Alliance
In both a feature interview and event appearance, Danielle De La Fuente (CGS ’04, Pardee ’06) discusses the impactful work done by her nonprofit – Amal Alliance – and the immense opportunities and challenges posed by migration.
Pardee School Alumna Discusses Importance of Independent Journalism in Ukraine
When the highly respected Kyiv Post was shuttered in late 2021, members of the editorial staff – including Pardee alumna Elina Kent – launched their own news site.
Pardee Alumni Appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
As the most senior civil servant in Scotland and head of the civil service supporting the Scottish Government, the Permanent Secretary is the principal policy adviser to the First Minister and Secretary to the Scottish Cabinet.
PGC Hosts Pardee School Alumni for Career Panel
Pardee School Alumni emphasized the importance of networking, establishing relationships with Pardee School professors, making meaningful connections with peers, and taking advantage of the study abroad programs at BU.
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) Listed on BostInno’s Annual “25 Under 25” List
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) is among three Boston University alumni who have been listed in BostInno’s annual “25 Under 25” for her work on RefEd Initiative, which works with partners to address the educational needs of refugee children.
Pardee School Alumni Video Spotlight Series
This video series tells the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at the Pardee School shaped them personally and professionally.
Pardee School Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Shoshana Chatfield (Pardee ’88), Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and president of the U.S. Naval War College, was presented with the most prestigious award that the BU Alumni Association bestows.
Pardee School Alumni Nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service currently Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
Pardee School Alumna Nominated for Under Secretary of the Air Force
Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ’03), who was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at Boston University, will serve as the Air Force’s number two civilian official.
Alumni Spotlight: Greene Discusses Cyber Policy with Pardee Students
The acting NSC Senior Director for Cyber Defense discussed his career trajectory and the ever-evolving realm of U.S. cyber policy and cyber threats with Pardee School students.
Pardee Alumni Win BU New Venture Competition
Albert Jimenez (Pardee ’18, Wheelock ’21), Yasmin Morais (Pardee ’18), and Abhishek Valivarthi’s (SGT ’21) RefEd won first prize in the Boston University New Venture Competition’s (NVC) Social Impact Track.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Zach Crawford
“Pardee has played an important role in my professional trajectory. The coursework, research opportunities, and faculty all provided me with the tools and support I needed to launch into the workforce.”
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Aseem Kulkarni
“The courses I took at Pardee as well as some of the alumni and professional networking opportunities have helped to expand my knowledge of how the private sector can affect change as it relates to international relations and policy.”
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Kirstin Buchanan
Buchanan (MAIA ’20) discusses her professional experience, how the Pardee School helped her reach her career goals, and what advice she has for current students.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Hafiz Asad
Asad (MAIA ’19) discusses his professional experience, how the Pardee School helped him reach his career goals, and what advice he has for current students.
Pardee Alumni Wins Emmy for Work on “March Madness Confidential”
The Pardee School caught up with Joel Kitay to discuss his Emmy win, career path, and how Boston University remains a big part of his life.