Join us for a panel discussion on navigating the job market, with our semester-long focus on private sector careers.  This session will explore how individuals with international relations backgrounds can leverage their expertise in the private sector by engaging in lobbying and advocacy, called: "Leading the Charge Career Panel Series: Private Sector Lobbying, Advocacy & IA"

Panel will feature Elliott Alumni and professionals in their field, highlighting their experiences and offering guidance on careers in the public/private sector. 

CONFIRMED attendees representing these organizations include: 

• Chris Gaspar, ESIA MA-IA, Director-Governmental Relations, BAE
• Craig Hall, Senior Director- International Governmental Affairs, Chevron
• Jim Carter, Principal/ Policy Director- Navigators Global LLC
• Erin Neal, ESIA- MA-ISTP '99, CEO/Founder, Velocity Government Relations
• Eleni Piliotis, MA-SPS '24, Sr. Associate, Velocity Government Relations

INVITED attendees representing these organizations include:

• Nicole Fasano, ESIA- BA-IA, Dep. Chief of Staff to the President & Chief Strategy Officer- Anduril
• Patrick Kane, ESIA BA-IA , VP- Digital Strategy at Motion Picture Assn.

What you will learn:

• The roles of government relations (GR), lobbying & advocacy; and, daily work responsibilities and how the panelists forged their career path.
• How GR staff work with global marketing and communications divisions, to influence public awareness. How complex issues are made digestible and actionable for society.
• Opportunities for students to work in GR in the private sector, with a focus on the internship programs, fellowships and young professional positions.
• The value Masters students with International Relations and Policy studies backgrounds can provide to GR/private sector industries.

ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY

In order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event.