Join us for a career panel discussion with our April focus on Pivoting to the Subnational Sector! 

Panelists will include professionals at the state, county and municipal levels of government where leadership is increasingly involved in international affairs issues- navigating trade/commerce, climate/environmental, technology/cyber security, labor, and foreign investment policies in their local communities. This panel will also discuss the value of cultural diplomacy and the role subnational engagement plays in fostering national security priorities by integrating local ideas into foreign policy and strengthening connections among cities, municipalities, and communities in the United States and abroad.

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

CONFIRMED attendees include: 

• Emily Barber, GW MPA '23, Senior Manager, Strategic Communications, Partnerships & Insights at C40 Cities
• Karim Farishta, BA-IA '16 Senior Director, Strategic Solutions for State and Local Government at C3AI
• Jeanette Gass, MA-Global Comm '13,  Senior Program Manager, Global Engagement at International City and County Management Assn
• Alexandra Melillo, MA-IPP '25, Associate Vice President, The Asia Group
  (previously with American Chamber of Commerce in Japan)
• Timothy Blute, BA- IA '08, Director, Center for Best Practices- National Governors Association