Field Work: A First-Generation Student Finds Congressional Budget Reports Can Be Revealing
| by Caitlin Fillmore
Kim Mendez Lemus’s dream of working for the federal government led to an unexpected internship in finance.
Development, Policy, and Trade
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How I Got Hired: YouthBuild Program Manager, Rancho Cielo
| by Jonathan Phan MAIPD/MPA ’24
International Policy and Development/MPA graduate Jonathan Phan shares how class projects and a practicum helped him launch a career as a nonprofit program manager.
Field Work: Institute Grad Contributes to Ocean Climate Action Report
| by Caitlin Fillmore
As a student, Elle Bent interviewed leading experts and conducted research to contribute to an annual progress report on the Biden Administration’s ocean climate initiatives.
Field Work: Wildfires, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis Make for Interesting Emergency Planning
| by Caitlin Fillmore
Environmental policy student Jack Anderson was fully immersed in the complexities of emergency response planning through his work at the City of Monterey, which has to plan for a wide range of risks.
How I Got Hired: Chief Marketing Officer, ReSurge International
| by Anna Santos MPA ’16
MPA graduate Anna Santos shares how the organizational storytelling skills she learned at the Middlebury Institute helped her launch a career in marketing internationally-focused nonprofit organizations.
Students Prepare for Careers in Development with UNICEF Internships
| by Jason Warburg
Eighteen students have completed paid internships with UNICEF over the past two years through a Memorandum of Understanding that kicked off in 2019.
How I Got Hired: Senior Innovation Project Lead, FedTech
International Policy and Development graduate Daniel Delgado shares how networking and hands-on experience helped him launch a career promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
How I Got Hired: Program Manager, Sustainable Agriculture and Supply Chain Equity at Clif Bar
| by Philippa Lockwood
Philippa Lockwood explains how the MPA program, networking, and persistence helped her pivot into an exciting role at a company she loves.
How I Got Hired: Deputy Director-Technology, British Consulate
International Trade graduate Matthew Caron shares how coursework, alumni advice, and internships helped him launch a career in international trade and diplomacy.
How I Got Hired: Senior Program Associate, Elevate Youth California
| by Travis Wells BA/MAIPD ’19
International Policy and Development graduate Travis Wells shares how career counseling and coursework helped him launch a career in the social justice field.