Alumni in Focus: Abbie DeKramer, BA ‘25
Alumnus Abbie DeKramer, BA ‘25, is a Government Relations Coordinator at MO Strategies, a DC-based lobbying firm.
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Stories from Our Community
GW alumni are change makers, creators, and leaders in virtually every industry. Through their stories, we see the transformative impact of a GW education.
Alumni in Focus: Sam Theodosopoulos, B.A. ‘11
Alumnus Sam Theodosopoulos, B.A. ‘11, is Senior Director in Enterprise Sales at Seismic Software. He discusses what he loves most about his current role, his only-at-GW moment, and the importance of flexibility as you start your professional journey.
Alumni in Focus: Danielle Graddick, B.A. ‘12, M.A. ‘14
Alumna Danielle Graddick, B.A. ‘12, M.A. ‘14, is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with her own private practice. An inaugural member of GW’s Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program, she discusses the process of launching her own practice and the rewarding work she does with clients of all backgrounds.
How I Got the Job: Stepping into New Interests
During her time at GW, alumna Devorah Schwartz explored different fields and, after graduation, continued building new skills she now uses in her role at Nike.
Alumni in Focus: David Ruhlig, M.P.A. ‘19
Alumni David Ruhlig, M.P.A. ‘19, tells us about his work as Senior Program Manager at iconectiv, a company supporting critical telecommunications initiatives.
GW Alumni in Focus
Whether it’s volunteering in their communities, running for office, or excelling at professional endeavors, GW alumni are carving their own paths and building a greater world.
Alumni in Focus: Abbie DeKramer, BA ‘25
June 17, 2026
Alumnus Abbie DeKramer, BA ‘25, is a Government Relations Coordinator at MO Strategies, a DC-based lobbying firm.
Alumni in Focus: Sam Theodosopoulos, B.A. ‘11
May 27, 2026
Alumnus Sam Theodosopoulos, B.A. ‘11, is Senior Director in Enterprise Sales at Seismic Software. He discusses what he loves most about his current role, his only-at-GW moment, and the importance of flexibility as you start your professional journey.
Alumni in Focus: Danielle Graddick, B.A. ‘12, M.A. ‘14
May 5, 2026
Alumna Danielle Graddick, B.A. ‘12, M.A. ‘14, is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with her own private practice. An inaugural member of GW’s Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program, she discusses the process of launching her own practice and the rewarding work she does with clients of all backgrounds.