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Gina Ortiz Jones (GRS’03, Pardee’03) Awarded BU Distinguished Alumni Award 

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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.

Tagged: 2022, alumni spotlight, BU Alumni Weekend, Gina Ortiz Jones, Pardee School Alumni

Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece

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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. 

Tagged: 2022, alumni spotlight, energy, Energy Security, Greece, Nikos Tsafos, United States

Pardee School Alumna’s “Diaries in Exile” Documents Stories of Ukrainian Refugees

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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.

Tagged: 2022, journalism, Pardee School Alumni, Refuge, Russia, Ukraine

Pardee School Alumni Confirmed as Ambassador to Malawi

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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.

Tagged: 2022, Alumni, Ambassador, David Young, Malawi, Pardee School Alumni, President Joe Biden

De La Fuente (CGS ’04, Pardee ’06) Discusses Her Work at Amal Alliance

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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.

Tagged: 2022, alumni spotlight, Amal Alliance, Danielle De La Fuente, Forced Migration and Human Trafficking, noora lori, Pardee School Alumni

Pardee School Alumna Discusses Importance of Independent Journalism in Ukraine

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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.

Tagged: 2022, journalism, Pardee School Alumni, Propaganda, Russia, Ukraine

Pardee Alumni Appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government

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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.

Tagged: 2022, Alumni, Pardee School Alumni, Scotland

PGC Hosts Pardee School Alumni for Career Panel

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Alumni, Careers, Pardee Graduate Council, Pardee School Alumni

Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) Listed on BostInno’s Annual “25 Under 25” List

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Alumni, alumni spotlight, Yasmin Morais

Pardee School Alumni Video Spotlight Series

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This video series tells the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at the Pardee School shaped them personally and professionally.

Tagged: 2020, alumni spotlight, BU Alumni, Pardee School Alum, Pardee School of Global Studies

Pardee School Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Admiral Chatfield, alumni spotlight, BU Alumni Weekend, Shoshana Chatfield

Pardee School Alumni Nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Malawi

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Alumni, Ambassador, David Young, Malawi, President Joe Biden

Pardee School Alumna Nominated for Under Secretary of the Air Force

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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.

Tagged: 2021, alumni spotlight, LGBTQ, President Joe Biden, US National Security, White House

Alumni Spotlight: Greene Discusses Cyber Policy with Pardee Students

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Cybersecurity, John Woodward, national security, National Security Council

Pardee Alumni Win BU New Venture Competition

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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.

Tagged: Alumni, Education, Innovate@BU, Pardee School Alumni, Refugee

Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Zach Crawford

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“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.”

Tagged: 2021, alumni spotlight, graduate student, MGP, Pardee School Alumni

Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Aseem Kulkarni

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“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.”

Tagged: 2021, alumni spotlight, graduate student, Pardee School Alumni

Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Kirstin Buchanan

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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.

Tagged: 2021, alumni spotlight, graduate student, Pardee School Alumni

Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Hafiz Asad

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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.

Tagged: 2021, alumni spotlight, graduate student, Pardee School Alumni

Pardee Alumni Wins Emmy for Work on “March Madness Confidential”

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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.

Tagged: 2021, Alumni, alumni spotlight

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