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TFAS students visit the U.S. Capitol where they are briefed by Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) and Rep. Scott Rigell (Va.).
TFAS Summer 2013: “a Summer & Experience to Shape a Lifetime” More than 500 young leaders from across the United States and around the globe participated in TFAS programs this summer. In Washington, students descended on the nation’s capital to study economics, ethics and constitutional government while gaining real-world experience as interns at organizations throughout the city. Overseas, students arrived in Hong Kong and Prague to participate in a cross-cultural exchange of ideas while studying the foundations of a free society. Whether they spend their summer in the U.S. or abroad, TFAS students leave the program with increased knowledge, new life experiences and a worldwide network of friendships much more vast than when they began. “It’s a summer and experience to shape a lifetime,” said Matt Phister (ICPES 13). “It’s shaped who I want to be and who I’m going to be. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.” Read more about TFAS Summer 2013 on Pages 2-5
A MESSAGE TO OUR ALUMNI
Chairman Randal C. Teague
In August, TFAS closed the books on another successful summer in Washington, D.C., Hong Kong and Prague.
For our U.S. programs, this was our first summer at George Mason University, with classes held in their new state-of-the-art President classrooms. Faculty from Roger R. Ream Mason, Georgetown and elsewhere taught 15 courses, providing students with a solid foundation in economics, ethics and American political thought. In Prague and Hong Kong, our professors introduced new concepts to students from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, providing them with tools to make a difference for freedom in their respective countries. This summer owed much of its success to you, our alumni, who donated your time and expertise to make our programs possible. More than 100 alumni volunteered as mentors, intern supervisors and guest speakers in D.C. and abroad. As alumni, you know that completing a TFAS program is only one half of the TFAS experience. Our new graduates are now part of a worldwide network of 14,000 TFAS alumni making an impact in more than 100 countries and throughout the United States. We hope you enjoy reading about our newest additions to the TFAS alumni network and the 2013 summer experience. Thank you for being part of the TFAS family.
U.S. Summer Programs: Tomorrow’s Leaders Live, Learn and Intern in Nation’s Capital pating in internships, taking courses on economics through George Mason University and learning about freedom and free markets from a distinguished lineup of speakers.
Left: Professor Randy Barnett of Georgetown University Law Center leads LSI students in a discussion of the Constitution’s original meaning. Right: 2013 LSI graduate Melissa Buterbaugh (center) accepts her graduation certificate from TFAS Chairman Randal C. Teague (left), former Attorney General Edwin Meese III (2nd from right) and TFAS President Roger Ream (far right).
LEGAL STUDIES INSTITUTE (LSI) TFAS summer 2013 kicked off with the arrival of law students attending the seventh annual Legal Studies Institute (LSI). Just days after arriving in Washington, LSI students were treated to an exclusive briefing at the U.S. Supreme Court where they met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. The meeting was just the first of many with high profile speakers that the students would encounter throughout their summer. The LSI class of 2013 came to TFAS from 22 different law schools across the United States. One of these students, Melissa Buterbaugh (LSI 13), had the opportunity to reflect on her fast-paced summer during the program’s commencement ceremony. Turning to words of a founding father, Buterbaugh addressed her fellow classmates by quoting Thomas Jefferson. “It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing,” she said. Throughout the summer, Buterbaugh and her classmates were certainly 2
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always doing. They heard from prominent speakers such as Judge Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bob Cupp (ICPES 71) and Professor Randy Barnett, architect of one of the legal challenges to Obamacare. Professor Barnett was also instrumental in one of the most exciting developments for this year’s Legal Studies Institute – accreditation by Georgetown University Law Center. LSI students can now choose to receive credit from Georgetown or Ohio Northern for their coursework during the summer. The 2013 LSI program came to an official close on July 31, when former Attorney General Edwin Meese III delivered commencement remarks welcoming the new graduates and stressing the importance of preserving the Constitution and serving the law with honor. U.S. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS TFAS undergraduate students also enjoyed an eventful summer, partici-
A summer highlight for many students was visiting the U.S. House of Representatives. Students from all TFAS institutes sat on the House Floor as Rep. Justin Amash (Mich.) and Rep. Scott Rigell (Va.) spoke to them about the importance of public service. Students enrolled in the Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) mingled with business and political leaders while attending the Congressional Scholarship Award Dinner. The annual event raised more than $210,000 for student scholarships. During the dinner, students heard remarks from 2013 award recipients Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.), Sen. Mark Begich (Alaska) and Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute. In their remarks, the three leaders reflected upon their own time as interns and its formative impact upon their lives. Public policy and international affairs students attended a reception in honor of 2013 Walter Judd Freedom Award recipient Paula Dobriansky. A former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, Dobriansky was honored for her advocacy of freedom in both the United States and abroad. TFAS Chairman Randal C. Teague and the Honorable Robert C. McFarlane, former national security advisor, presented Dobriansky with the award.
Students in the Institute on Political Journalism (IPJ) attended an awards ceremony at the National Press Club where TFAS presented cash prizes to outstanding journalists for their work in investigative, economic and collegiate reporting. Presenting the awards were Fred Barnes and TFAS alumnus Steve Hayes (AIPES 94), both of The Weekly Standard. To read the award winning pieces, visit www.TFAS.org/IPJAwards. Meanwhile, students participating in the TFAS Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service (IPVS) organized events throughout the summer to raise grant money for a local D.C. charity. The hard work paid off as students presented $2,248 to the Urban Alliance during the 2013 IPVS Grants Luncheon. The ceremony also recognized chef Spike Mendelsohn of Top Chef fame with the 2013 David R. Jones Leadership in Voluntary Service Award. Mendelsohn was honored for his work with Horton’s Kids, a nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower the children of D.C.’s Ward 8. For the second summer in a row, TFAS extended its reach by partnering with the office of Sen. Rand Paul to host the Young Leaders for Freedom lecture series. The series was open to all D.C. interns, and not just those participating in TFAS programs. Sen. Paul delivered the first address of the series and was followed by Judge Andrew Napolitano of Fox News and financial commentator Peter Schiff. Abby Meyers (IPJ 13), a student participating in the Institute on Political Journalism, called the series a stand out event of the summer. “When Peter Schiff was talking about the economy, the way he translated it to young people made everything very clear,” she said. The U.S. summer programs came to a close on Friday, Aug. 2 during commencement exercises at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C. TFAS alumna and author Kelly Williams Brown (IPJ 05) delivered keynote remarks, providing practical advice to her now fellow alumni. Brown is the author of the best-selling book, “Adulting: How to Become A Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps.” Speaking on behalf of his classmates, student graduation speaker Allan Rogers (IPVS 13) closed his remarks with a call to action for his fellow graduates. “We have work to do,” said Rogers. “Not only for ourselves and our families, but on behalf of all the people of our communities … I look forward to seeing your names in the newspapers for the work you have done – sooner, rather than later.” Photos from top to bottom: TFAS journalism students attend a briefing at the National Press Club. | Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, talks to TFAS students about the correlation between happiness and free enterprise. | TFAS students present the 2013 philanthropy awards to Spike Mendelsohn and Urban Alliance. | TFAS alumna and blogger-turned-author Kelly Williams Brown (IPJ 05) delivers keynote remarks during the 2013 U.S. Summer Programs Commencement Exercises at Lisner Auditorium. To view more photos of TFAS Summer 2013, visit www.TFAS.org/Photos. TFAS TRACK NEWS
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Left: New AIPE graduates proudly show off their TFAS graduation certificates. Right: AIPES students participate in a conflict management simulation at the parliament of the Czech Republic. To view more photos of TFAS Summer 2013, visit www.TFAS.org/Photos.
TFAS International Programs: 167 students From 48 Countries Explore, Engage and Exchange in Prague and Hong Kong PRAGUE: AMERICAN INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (AIPES) AIPES celebrated its most diverse summer yet, welcoming students from the Eastern Mediterranean region to its programs for students from Central and Eastern Europe. TFAS combined its European programs into a single institute at Charles University in Prague. The blended program allowed a broader spectrum of discussion and cross-cultural exchange. According to Brikena Meha (AIPES 13) of Kosovo, the diverse make up of students was a highlight of her summer in Prague. “Meeting people with different cultural backgrounds is a wonderful experience because you can learn so many things from each other,” she said. “I appreciate the time I spent in Prague, and I feel that I have a new family now after the program.” Students completed coursework with Michael Collins of Georgetown University, who lectured on “The 4
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Good Society;” Adam Martin of King’s College London, who taught Political Economy; Joshua Mitchell of Georgetown University who taught Political Philosophy; and alumna Faten Ghosn (IIPES 98) of the University of Arizona who taught the Conflict Management component of the program. On July 24, students were able to put their conflict management training into action by participating in a simulation at the Czech Parliament. Students took to the senate floor and used the skills learned through their Conflict Management course to peacefully examine solutions to international issues. In addition to their courses, students attended a guest lecture series featuring experts on policy, business and economics. These guest lectures included remarks from former foreign ministers Pavol Demes of Slovakia and Dr. Cyril Svoboda of the Czech Republic, as well as IPJ Board of Visitors member Mark Grabowski who talked to AIPES students about
international conflicts of law. This summer also marked the 20th anniversary of the first TFAS International program, held in Prague in 1993. To celebrate the milestone, an alumni reunion was held from Aug. 2-5, allowing current AIPES students and TFAS alumni to network and connect. More than 50 alumni representing classes from 1996 to 2012 participated in educational, social and networking activities throughout the reunion weekend. Highlights include an opening night reception at Hybernska Restaurant, educational panels led by successful TFAS alumni and a student and alumni gathering at Letna Park. The alumni reunion and 2013 AIPES program came to a close with a commencement ceremony on Aug. 5. Former Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radicová provided remarks and was presented with the 2013 AIPES Freedom Award. In her acceptance speech, Radicová spoke to the new graduates and attending alumni about V
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democracy, societal changes over the past 100 years and the position of women in politics. HONG KONG: ASIA INSTITUTE FOR POLITICAL ECONOMY (AIPE) AIPE 2013 kicked off with an opening ceremony on July 6 where Dr. Y.F. Luk of The University of Hong Kong welcomed students and shared a brief history of Hong Kong and its free-market system. The lecture set the stage for a three-week study of the many complex political and economic issues facing today’s world. Students from 16 countries including Vietnam, Bangladesh, China and India gathered in Hong Kong to interact and learn from each others’ experiences, while studying the works of Friedrich Hayek, Alexis de Tocqueville, Hernando de Soto and others. For many of the students, the program opened the door to new ways of thinking. “The program is certainly going to change the way I look upon different issues that are discussed in my classes back home,” said Nepalese student
Koshish Acharya (AIPE 13). “The experience of living in Hong Kong and getting to know fellow participants from all over Asia, North America and South America was simply amazing. I had an opportunity to learn a lot about my fellow participants and the situation on liberty in their countries.” Returning for his eighth consecutive year, Andrew Morriss, the Ambassador and Mrs. Leon and Mabel Weil Professor of Economics for TFAS, taught the AIPE course on Political Economy. Also returning for his second summer with AIPE was professor William Ruger of Texas State University. Ruger taught this summer’s AIPE course on American Studies and Political Philosophy. Outside of the classroom, AIPE students put their lessons into action by participating in the Hong Kong Night Market activity. The annual event demonstrates first-hand how free markets allow competition to determine prices. Students also worked on group projects related to their in-class debates and discussions on international trade
and business. As part of their projects, students were asked to meet with the owners of several businesses and report back on their findings. To complete their studies, AIPE students attended special guest lectures by prominent business leaders and academics. Included in this summer’s prestigious lineup of speakers was William J. Hybl, a member of the TFAS Board of Trustees and CEO of the El Pomar Foundation. Hybl spoke to the students on the importance of international education exchange. Although AIPE 2013 has come to a close, graduates like Srijan Bandyopadhyay (AIPE 13) of India will continue to make an impact. Following the program, Bandyopadhyay said he is “ever more inspired to continue fighting for the spread of liberty and free markets in my country, and across the Asian continent.” TFAS International’s third program, the Institute for Leadership in the Americas (ILA) will take place in Santiago, Chile Jan. 4-18, 2014.
ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS MAKE TFAS PROGRAMS POSSIBLE Alumni donate their time, energy and resources to help TFAS students have the best experience while in a TFAS program. By offering career and professional advice as a mentor, setting up a briefing or site visit, serving as a guest speaker or internship supervisor, alumni are fundamental to the success of our programs in Washington, D.C. and abroad. TFAS would like to say a special thank you to our alumni who volunteered this year and who enabled students to have the true TFAS experience. To view a full thank you list of our 2013 Alumni Volunteers, visit www.TFAS.org/2013AlumniVolunteers
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Alumnus Adam Waldeck (CSF 06, LSI 07) shares professional advice during an alumni roundtable discussion with TFAS students.
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2013 Alumni Weekend: TFAS Alumni And Friends Celebrate in Washington If you weren’t at this year’s alumni weekend, then you missed out on an epic event. More than 150 guests attended the weekend’s festivities, which included an awards reception, a Capitol Hill briefing and an alumni ball, our signature event of the year. Held at the Josephine Butler Parks Center in D.C.’s historic U Street Corridor, the ball was an evening to remember full of delicious food, cocktails, a D.J. and dancing. A silent auction raised over $1,500 in scholarship money for future TFAS students. Many thanks to the alumni host committee who helped throw a fantastic party! Guests who attended the Capitol Hill event were treated to a briefing from a group of alumni volunteers – Jeremy Harrell (ICPES 07), who works for Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.); Kevin Seifert (ICPES 06), who works for Rep. Paul Ryan (Wisc.); and Jeff Zubricki (IBGA 05) of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The alumni panel discussed the issues important to their congressmen or committee and took questions from a lively audience in the Rayburn House Office Building. After the briefing, the alumni hosts led the delegation on a tour of the Capitol. Of course, alumni weekend wouldn’t be complete without honoring our 6
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Top: TFAS presents the 2013 Alumni Awards to (l.-r.) Rodney P. Hughes (ICPES 04, IIPES 05), Michael Caslin (ICPES 78) and Peter Feldman (IPVS 04, LSI 07) during Alumni Weekend. Bottom: Attendees of the 2013 Alumni Weekend Ball dance the night away at the Josephine Butler Parks Center.
most accomplished alumni. This year’s alumni awards were presented at a reception held at TFAS Headquarters.
tional empowerment and sharing their wisdom for the betterment of their communities.”
Each year TFAS presents the awards to recognize the distinguished accomplishments of its alumni and commend their dedication and service to TFAS.
Congratulations to our 2013 TFAS Alumni Award Winners!
This year’s winners were chosen by a selection committee composed of Alumni Council members and chaired by Neil Vigdor (IPJ 98). “The recipients of this year’s alumni awards embody the principles we at The Fund for American Studies hold dear,” said Vigdor. “They lead by example, not out of convenience. They believe in free markets, educa-
YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD: RODNEY P. HUGHES (ICPES 04, IIPES 05) Rodney Hughes is a Ph.D. candidate in higher education at the Pennsylvania State University. Hughes received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College with honors and highest distinction in economics in May 2007. He then went on to receive a master’s in economics in 2009. Hughes has accepted Penn State’s James Rodgers Award from the department of economics and
was awarded the Thesis Prize from the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Additionally, Hughes was honored with the George Viksnins Award for Excellence in Economics at ICPES 2004 and was a TFAS Freedom Scholar in 2005. While his academic background is quite impressive in its own right, his contributions to his community far exceed what is normally expected of students. While pursuing graduate studies, Hughes served on the Board of Directors of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He also served as the student representative to Penn State’s Board of Trustees, with a one-year term as chair of the Committee on Campus Environment, and on the Special Investigations Task Force at Penn State, stepping up when he was asked to serve the university community during a difficult time. Hughes has accepted an invitation to join the Center for Education Policy Research in the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a research manager. ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: MICHAEL CASLIN (ICPES 78) Michael Caslin is the managing director of strategy and development for Rising Tide Capital (RTC), a nonprofit in Jersey City that helps struggling entrepreneurs start and grow businesses in low-income communities. Caslin brings to RTC a passion for entrepreneurship and three decades of proven success in social enterprise and business venture development. Over a 20-year career as the CEO of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Caslin helped lead the organization from a start-up in 1988 to what it is today – a social enterprise with $20 million in annual revenue and 4,000 NFTE teachers and 1.4 million graduates across 31 states and 14 countries. He is also the founder of several triple bottom line ventures, including URGENT VC- CleanTech Venture Development for renewed
urban centers and sustainable tribal reservations; and the Urban Ecology Institute founded with Boston College. A recognized expert on entrepreneurship, he has been called to testify before various institutions, including the United Nations, U.S. Congress and the White House. He has been a featured lecturer at numerous universities, including Harvard, Babson, Stanford, Duke, NYU, Columbia and the University of Hong Kong and Prague Business Schools. Caslin currently serves as an adjunct faculty member of Babson College’s Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship and professor of entrepreneurship and sustainability at CUNY- Baruch Zicklin Business School in New York. KEVIN BURKET ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD: PETER FELDMAN (IPVS 04, LSI 07) Peter Feldman currently serves as counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He graduated from American University’s Law School and received his undergraduate degree from Colgate University. His previous experience includes working on communications for the McCain-Palin campaign and on the legislative staff of Sen. Mike DeWine of Ohio. Feldman is a dedicated TFAS alumnus who gives back in numerous ways. His volunteer efforts support both the organization as well as students. Feldman is a member of the Alumni Council, where he is a frequent attendee at TFAS events, conferences and council meetings. In addition, he often volunteers to serve as a student mentor and as a roundtable discussion leader during the summer programs. Additionally, Feldman was on the IPVS 10th Anniversary Committee, which organized an alumni award and service project. He also headed the Alumni Ball Committees in both 2011 and 2013.
Meet the New Vice Chairman of the TFAS Board of Trustees In September, the TFAS Board of Trustees elected longtime trustee William J. Hybl as vice chairmaninternational. In this newly created position, Hybl will have primary board oversight responsibility for international programs and international student participation. Since 1993 more than 3,300 students have participated in TFAS International programs in Europe, Asia and South America. Hybl currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of the El Pomar Foundation in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is vice chairman of the Board of the Broadmoor Hotel, Inc. and chairman of the Air Force Academy Foundation. He served twice as president of the United States Olympic Committee, leading team delegations at the Olympic Games in Albertville, France (1992), Barcelona, Spain (1992), Nagano, Japan (1998) and Sydney, Australia (2000). He has served as chairman of the U.S. Commission on Public Diplomacy and as U.S. representative to the 56th General Assembly of the United Nations. He and his wife Kathleen have two sons, including TFAS alumnus Kyle Hybl (ICPES 91, AIPES 93), and six grandchildren.
Hybl gives a guest lecture to students partipating in this summer’s Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) in Hong Kong. TFAS TRACK NEWS
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Help TFAS Build a Strong Class of 2014 and Your Hard Work will be Rewarded As a former TFAS student, you are uniquely able to promote our programs and encourage participation from student leaders in your network. To help incentivize you to spread the LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. word, we are offering up some excellent prizes, including $100 - $250 Visa gift cards. Visit www.DCinternships.org/Recruit for contest information and start recruiting today! NOMINATE STUDENTS You can also nominate outstanding students to attend TFAS programs by visiting the links below: • •
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Alumni are one of our strongest assets when it comes to recruitment, and your help will strengthen the TFAS community and shape future leaders. We are always searching for ways to expand our recruitment channels - if there are professors or groups that you want us to connect with, please let us know. We are also more than happy to provide you with materials to help spread the word about our programs. Please contact admissions@TFAS.org for more information.
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ALUMNI NOTES 1970s Joseph Lhota (ICPES 73) was a mayoral candidate in New York City. Mark Stansberry (ICPES 76) received the 2013 People to People International Inner Circle Award and Medallion for his service as chairman of PTPI Board of Directors from 2009 to 2013 and for his 2013 role as acting CEO of worldwide operations. David Stover (ICPES 77), board member of the Pope Foundation and the John Locke Foundation, accepted the Network Award on Sept. 26 at the State Policy Network’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City.
On the Fox News “Winners & Losers” segment, Steve Hayes (AIPES 94) selected TFAS alumnus and speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Will Weatherford (IBGA 02), as the winner of the week for April 12.
Clint Bolick (ICPES 78) has co-authored a book with former Governor Jeb Bush called “Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution.” Thomas Fox (ICPES 79) was named assistant dean for administration and outreach at the Indiana Tech Law School in Fort Wayne, Ind.
1990s Larry Yu (ICPES 93) is a partner at The Pramana Collective in San Francisco. Heather Lovett Dunn (IPJ 94) is the managing editor at KPNX 12 News NBC in Phoenix, Ariz. Sean Newth (IBGA 95) graduated from the MIT Sloan School of Management with an MBA. He is a senior vice president of finance at State Street Corporation in Boston. Sandy Malone (IPJ 96) starred in a new TLC series, “Wedding Island.” Eric Jenkins (IBGA 97) is a director at Lloyds’s Bank TSB in London. Rachael Hanel (IPJ 97) has written the book, “We’ll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down: Memoir of a Gravedigger’s Daughter.” Almir Pestek (AIPES 99) is the director of the Business Academy, School of Economics and Business in Sarajevo. Paul Glader (IPJ 99, AIPES 00) was published in the online edition of Forbes for his article, “What Activist Journalists Can Learn From Traditional Journalism.” Vladimir Vano (AIPES 99) served as a panelist at a conference in Bratislava on “European Solutions to the Economic Crisis.” 2000s Michael Bradow (ICPES 01) is a Foreign Service officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development. Angela (Hill) Berard (IPJ 02) is the public relations manager for MediaDC in Washington, D.C.
More than 50 TFAS alumni gather in Prague for the 2013 TFAS International reunion weekend. View more Alumni Updates in our monthly @TFAS Alumni E-newsletters: www.TFAS.org/AlumniNewsletter
Davor Kunc (AIPES 02, IIPES 04, ICPES 05) is a program manager for the Directorate-General for Enlargement at the European Commission in Brussels. Will Weatherford (IBGA 02) received a 2013 Buckley Award from the Young Conservatives Coalition for his service as speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Jennifer Allison (AIPES 03, ICPES 04) is an associate attorney with Tucker Arensberg, P.C. in the greater Pittsburgh area.
District of California. Anthony Shop (ICPES 03) is the chief strategy officer and co-founder of Social Driver, which was named the 7th fastest growing agency in the United States by The Agency Post. Eric Anest (IPJ 04) is the managing director of the president’s office of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute in Wilmington, Del. Ashley Lott (AIPE 04) is an associate of intellectual property and technology at Skadden Arps.
Katherine Anderson (ICPES 05) is vice-president at Graycliff Partners in New York City. Ileana Nicorici (AIPES 05, CSS 06) is a strategy manager for Airbus in Toulouse, France. Jessica Taylor (IPJ 05) will join The Hill as campaign editor in January 2014. Jamie Corley (IPJ 06) is press secretary for Sen. Bob Corker (Tenn.). Minshu Du (AIPE 06) is an analytics specialist for Huron Consulting Group in Charlotte.
Faysal Itani (IIPES 03, CSS 06) is a fellow with the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C.
Denise (Sena) Monasterio (IPJ 04) is a senior account manager for LeapFrog, Solutions based in Fairfax, Va.
Ayham Kamel (IIPES 03, ICPES 04, CSF 04) was a panelist for CNBC on USMiddle East relations.
Dr. Nukhet Sandal (IIPES 04) has co-authored a textbook, “Religion in International Relations Theory: Interactions and Possibilities.”
Alfred Nurja (AIPES 06) is the chief of staff for the Albanian Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth.
Casey O’Neill (ICPES 03) is a federal prosecutor in the criminal division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern
Lorna Blount (EJI 05, EMJI 06) is a broadcast journalist for BBC World News in London.
Kate Plourd (IPJ 06) is the communications director for the New England Clean Energy Council in Boston.
David Grant (IPJ 06, EJI 08) is a congressional correspondent with the Christian Science Monitor.
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federal affairs at BIOCOM in Washington, D.C. Liz Foglesong (AIPE 07) is the new president of the Yale Club of Phoenix. She is also the founder of Bold Moves LLC. Daniel Johnson-Kim (IPJ 07) is a news editor at the New York Daily News. Jakub Kulhanek (AIPES 07) is the parliamentary advisory to the deputy speaker of the Czech Parliament and shadow defense minister. Amber (Parcher) Phillips (IPJ 07) is a national politics reporter for Digital First Media in Washington, D.C. Alex Pipas (CSS 07) is working for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. Alanna Ream (AIPES 07) is an events associate for Freedom Partners in Arlington, Va. Lauren Khouri (IBGA 08) is an education and employment fellow at the National Women’s Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Top: TFAS alumnus Jacek Spendel (AIPES 08, CSF 09) competes in and wins the Think Tank Shark Tank competition during the Atlas Network’s Liberty Forum in New York City. Spendel will receive $25,000 to produce videos on freedom for Polish TV. Photo Credit: Atlas Network (www.AtlasNetwork.com) Bottom: TFAS alumni (l.-r.) Heidi Hyun (ICPES 99, AIPES 00), John Compton (ICPES 99) and Alissa Swango (IPJ 00, IIPES 02) enjoy dinner at Hopscotch, a California restaurant owned by former TFAS staff member Jenny Schwarz.
Adam Waldeck (CSF 06, LSI 07) is the executive director of the Southeast Energy Alliance. He was recently published, commenting on American energy policy. Regina Bakhteeva (AIPES 07) is a donor and external relations officer for the 10
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World Food Programme in Yemen. Brittney-Ann Cardillo (IPJ 07) is the director of events at the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Laure Fabrega (IBGA 07) is an associate director of
Tracey Loope (IPJ 08) is a senior associate at the Berkeley Research Group in Chicago, Ill. Babis Makrynikolas (IIPES 08) is a senior product manager for Amazon in Seattle. Natalie Mamerow (CSF 08) took over a new position as a legislative assistant for Congressman Ron Kind (Wisc.). Michael Moroney (IBGA 08) is the director of communications for the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity in Washington, D.C.
Tony Russell (IPJ 08) is a reporter for News on 6 in Tulsa. Tim Sampson (IPJ 08) is a contributing headline writer for The Onion. Dejan Tonic (IIPES 08, CSS 09) is a project specialist for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Ariel Zirulnick (IPJ 08) is the Middle East editor for the Christian Science Monitor. Andrew Berglund (ICPES 09) is a research fellow in military and security affairs for the U.S. - China Economic and Security Review Commission in Washington, D.C. Tamas Csontos (AIPES 09) served as a Lantos - Humanity in Action Fellow at the U.S. Congress. Tracy Jarrett (IPJ 09) earned a master’s degree in digital media from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and is working as a news associate for NBC Universal. Gavin Johnston (IBGA 09) is the assistant to the president at The Richard Norman Company in Washington, D.C. Alina Selyukh (CSS 09) is a tech policy correspondent for Thomson Reuters. Kevin Lacey (LSI 08) was elected judicial region 5 representative of the Virginia Magistrates Association. 2010s Alana Austin (IPJ 10) is a reporter for NBC29 WVIRTV in Charlottesville, Va. Carol Burns (IPJ 10) is a loan officer at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh and is also studying to earn a master’s in
public relations at Point Park University. S. M. Mokaddes Ahmed Dipu (AIPE 10) is a territory manager in the Chiattagong region for Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. Tristan Hallman (IPJ 10) is a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News. Dongze (Shane) Lu (AIPE 10) is a master of public administration student at Columbia University. Tim Mack (AIPE 10) is the membership services coordinator for the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association in Alexandria, Va. Gavin Mathis (IPJ 10) is a government affairs fellow for eBay in Washington, D.C. Pavle Mihajlovic (AIPES 10) is an economist for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Belgrade, Serbia. Joseph Minges (ICPES 10) is a legislative correspondent for Rep. Ed Perlmutter (Colo.).
Christopher Mylenbusch (ICPES 10) is a financial management analyst for Cloud Sherpas in Atlanta.
Lauren Dickinson (IPJ 11) is an associate in communications for The Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, D.C.
Jaak Poldma (ICPES 10) is in law school at the University of California, BerkeleySchool of Law.
Sarah Dolan (CSS 11) is a research analyst at the office of Governor Chris Christie in New Jersey.
Stanislaw Skorski (AIPES 10) is a program manager/ business consultant for Lean Management at IBM in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Scott Garfing (IBGA 11, Tisdale 13) is a staff assistant for Sen. Robert Menendez (N.J.) in Washington, D.C.
Joanna Stepien (AIPES 10, IBGA 11) is an analyst for Deutsche Bank in Warsaw, Poland. Lam Trinh (ICPES 10, ILA 11) has started an MBA program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Wenjie Ying (AIPE 10, ICPES 11) is an associate with the World Economic Forum in Beijing. Carly Chafey (IPVS 11) moved to Mozambique in September to teach English at a secondary school as a Peace Corps volunteer.
Natalya Orlando (AIPE 11) is a field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity in New Jersey. Hubert Papes (CSF 11) is a fixed income sales assistant with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Jeanna Smialek (IPJ 11) is a reporter for Bloomberg in Washington, D.C. Kristin Sword (IPJ 11) is working for Gallup as a performance team lead in Omaha.
at American University in Washington, D.C. Aubree Weaver (IPJ 11) is a web producer for POLITICO in Washington, D.C. Matt Woolbright (CSF 11) is a reporter with the Associated Press in Carson City, Nev. Ellie Boggs (IPJ 12) is a social media specialist for the U.S. Army. Sam Rubino (IBGA 12) is a staff assistant for Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (Ind.) in Washington, D.C. Danielle Smit (IPJ 12) is working in New York City as a financial regulation paralegal for the law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.
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Alona Volinsky (IIPES 11) is a Fulbright Fellow and is in the master’s program in international communication
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Out of Touch? Please send your photos, achievements and updated contact information to alumni@TFAS.org. Institute Abbreviation Guide, Listed Alphabetically: Asia Institute for Political Economy ................................................................................................................................. AIPE American Institute on Political and Economic Systems ................................................................................................ AIPES Capital Semester Fall ....................................................................................................................................................... CSF Capital Semester Spring .................................................................................................................................................. CSS European Journalism Institute ........................................................................................................................................... EJI Euro-Mediterranean Journalism Institute ....................................................................................................................... EMJI Institute on Business and Government Affairs ............................................................................................................... IBGA Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems ....................................................................... ICPES Institute on Economics and International Affairs ............................................................................................................. IEIA International Institute for Political and Economic Studies .............................................................................................. IIPES Institute for Leadership in the Americas ........................................................................................................................... ILA Institute on Political Journalism ......................................................................................................................................... IPJ Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service .............................................................................................................. IPVS Legal Studies Institute ....................................................................................................................................................... LSI Eben Tisdale Public Policy Fellowship Program ........................................................................................................ TISDALE TFAS TRACK NEWS 11
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