Join us for a panel discussion on navigating the job market, with our semester-long focus on private sector careers.  This session features soft diplomacy through sports,  "Leading the Charge Career Panel Series: Sports & Cultural Diplomacy". The 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: 

• Institute of Sports and Social Justice- Travis Smith Parker, Lead- Sports Diplomacy and Community Impact
• NFL/NBA Players Association Chineze Nwagbo, Director of Player Programs and Engagement
• TBA
• TBA

INVITED attendees representing these organizations include:

• FIFA26
• LA28
• Monumental Sports Properties
• Meridian International Center

AGENDA

3:30- Introductions of Panelists
Panel Discussion Topics include, but not limited to: 

• Role of sports/culture diplomacy and large international sporting events coming to the US 
• Challenges to subnational entities on national security, logistics, environmental/sustainability and community engagement
• Relationships between federal  vs subnational governments and differing foreign policy impact/perspectives 
• LA28, FIFA26 &  NFL, MLB expansion leagues forecasting of emerging careers with international affairs expertise
• Advice on skills needed to be marketable to private sector sports diplomacy 
• Value that IA Policy backgrounds can provide private sector industries

4:20- Q & A Audience
4;30- Resume Review/Networking
5:00- Dismiss

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. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log in to Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office esiagss@gwu.edu no later than 24 hours before any career event.