Academic Programs - MIIS

IPSS Panel: Conservation Science and Policy

Melissa Ashley, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary / NOAA: Valuing Kelp: A Framework for Assessing Ecological, Social, and Cultural Benefits

Erin Lawrence, Carmel River Watershed Conservancy: Developing and Improving Education and Outreach Strategies

Sydnie Miller, Big Sur Land Trust: Community Science to Inform Conservation Strategies

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/practicum

Pass: 2025

Daniel Lyons, UNICEF Kenya: Assessing Child Rights Mainstreaming and GraphRAG as a Possible Tool in Assisting the Process

Ashley Simmons, UNICEF New York: Research and Design for Strengthening Social Policy in the Global Annual Report

Theo Zittel, UNICEF New York: Research and Design for Strengthening Social Policy in the Global Annual Report

Practicum Panel for Spring 2025.

Thursday, May 8

12-1 PM PT

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/practicum

Pass: 2025

Allyson Mabul, US Government Accountability Organization (GAO): Strategic Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for Host Countries and U.S. Foreign Policy

Felix Naim, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Aerospace Group: Exploring Trade Regulations in the Aerospace Industry

Practicum Panel: California Community Engagement. Tuesday, May 13. 1-2 PM.

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/practicum

Pass: 2025

Jennifer Goodson, City of Monterey Housing Office: Fostering Inclusive Governance & Enhancing Community Resilience

Emily Hilberer, Fusion Academy: An Organizational Approach to Functional Literacy

Practicum Panel: Advancing Public Safety and Preparedness

Thursday, May 8. 4-5 PM. 

Genevieve Brownlee, Washington Retail Association (WRA): Evaluating the Vibrant Communities Initiative & Strengthening Organized Retail Crime Coordination in Washington

Fiona Kroontje, Independent Research: Building a Drone Incident Database

Nathan Palmer, City of Monterey: What is the baseline efficiency of the City of Monterey Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management and section coordination?

Monday

April 28

12:00-12:30 PM PT

Zoom: http://go.miis.edu/elzoom Pass: 1234

IPSS: Emergency Response

Nathan Palmer

City of Monterey

What is the baseline efficiency of the City of Monterey Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management and section coordination?

IPSS Panel: Business Sustainability Solutions

Jack Anderson, Port of San Diego: What makes a blue technology pilot project successful?

Leilani Leszkay, Plant Based Treaty: What are the best practices for engaging businesses to move toward an endorsement of the Plant Based Treaty?

María José Vargas Benavides, Loliware: Improving GHG Accounting Systems for Seaweed-Based Resins as an Alternative to Conventional Plastics

We invite all students from the seven T&I program languages to join the Town Hall Meeting on April 22th, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM. Supported by the SAC, the session will cover: QR Code Check-in: Fast and easy collection of attendee information. Student Discussion: Share your experiences and suggest improvements for the program. Feedback Collection: Your input matters! Please fill out feedback forms to provide valuable insights to professors, program heads, academic leaders, and SAC members.

Come and join the 2025 class TLM graduation party! Remember you have to RSVP to participate!

Dear IPD, MPA, and ITED students,

We are excited to invite you to a special guest lecture featuring Mark Ward, a seasoned humanitarian leader with over two decades of experience in aid, disaster relief, and international diplomacy.

Event: Future Directions in Aid and Humanitarian Response

Speaker: Mark Ward — former U.S. Foreign Service Career Minister, disaster relief expert, and Chair of PARSA Afghanistan

Location: Morse B104/