Browse past blog articles in our archives.
Alumnus Utilizes his GW Education Towards Building a More Resilient Haiti
Skyler Badenoch, MA ’06, discusses how his studies in international development prepared him for a successful international career, working across communities, governments, foundations, corporations, NGOs, and international institutions.
Alumnus Pursues Stories Across Borders, Languages and Generations
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we caught up with John-Carlos Estrada, ESIA BA ’09, an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, author, and communications professional, who most recently served as morning anchor at CBS Austin.
GW Alumna Appointed as UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees
Tressa Rae Finerty has extensive experience in diplomacy, humanitarian affairs and international cooperation.
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.
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.
Alumni in Focus: Lilla Reinertson, B.S. ‘26
GWSB alumna Lilla Reinertson, B.S. ‘26, shares the story of founding her company, Lulupoo, while still working full-time at a lobbying firm.
Alumni in Focus: Sabrina Clebnik, B.S. ‘23, M.H.R.M. ‘24
GWSB alumna and business owner Sabrina Clebnik, B.S. ‘23, M.H.R.M. ‘24, discusses how GW’s ecosystem allowed her to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and build the foundation needed to launch her own successful company, Clebby’s.
