Join us for a career panel discussion on navigating the job market, with our semester-long GSS Career Panel Series “Onward!" featuring careers in International Affairs- centered around Science, Tech & Space Policy.  

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: 

• Audrey Allison, Sr. Policy Analyst, The Aerospace Corporation
• Azita Valinia, PhD, NASA (ret.), Founder, Valinia Strategy Group
• Josh Ingersoll MA ISTP,  Sr. Manager- Govt. Lasercom, Amazon Leo
• Shiv Patel BA-IA '21 MA-ISTP '23, Policy Advisor, Axiom Space
• Rose Croshier, International Relations Specialist, NOAA- Space Commerce, US Department of Commerce
• Logan Brown, MA-IA'22, Strategy Analyst- PhantomWorks, Boeing

AGENDA

3:30- Introductions of Panelists
       - Panel Discussion/Topics
4:15- Q & A Audience
4:30- Resume Reviews (We encourage panelists to stay later and give independent review of student resumes, &/or networking, if possible.) 
5:00- Dismiss

What you will learn:

• Roles in International Space, Science, & Tech Policy (ISSTP); overview of their work, and how the panelists forged their career path.
• How ISSTP is evolving and how the career areas have diversified.
• Opportunities for students to work in ISSTP with a focus on the internship programs, fellowships and young professional positions.
• Skill sets that are needed, how to stand out in today's job market.

ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.
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.