How I Got Hired: Community Organizer, La Cocina
“Challenge yourself to think outside of the box and subvert your own expectations.” Cassandra Otero IPD ’20 gives advice to students as they consider future career goals.
Development, Policy, and Trade
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Middlebury Institute Named a GAO Partner School, Enhancing Internship Opportunities for Students
| by Jason Warburg
The Government Accountability Office has named the Middlebury Institute a partner school, ensuring targeted outreach and recruiting of Institute students for internships that frequently result in job offers after graduation. The designation came about after extended collaboration with MIIS and Middlebury alumni employed at GAO.
How I Got Hired: Senior International Trade Compliance Analyst, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
“MIIS introduced me to the entire field of international trade along with offering me access to accomplished alumni who were willing to help.” Annathea Cook MAIPS ’16 describes how the Institute helped her launch her career.
Alumna Invited to Join “Gold Standard” International Alternative Dispute Resolution Organization
| by Jason Warburg
Since studying conflict resolution at the Middlebury Institute 20 years ago, Nykeesha Damali Peterman MAIPS ’02 has gone on to a successful career as a corporate attorney and now CEO of her own mediation and arbitration firm. Her work was recently recognized with an invitation to join JAMS, considered a global leader in the field of alternative dispute resolution.
New Agreement Provides Exclusive Internship Opportunities at UNICEF for Middlebury Institute Students
| by Jason Warburg
A new memorandum of understanding with UNICEF reserves internship slots at the UN agency for two Middlebury Institute students each year, offering an accelerated path into the international development field.
How I Got Hired: Executive Director, Santa Cruz County Business Council
| by Emmy Ham MPA '20
“The interview process is an opportunity to make sure the organization is a good fit for you as much as it is for them to assess your qualifications,” says Emmy Ham MPA ’20 about her role as a leader at the Santa Cruz County Business Council.
International Development Careers for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
| by Jessie Raymond
In a May podcast, Middlebury Institute career advisor and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Scott Webb MPA ’07 shared tips for RPCVs looking to break into the field of international development.
How I Got Hired: Program Director, Read to Me Project
I highly recommend informational interviews—not only do they help expand your network, but they are also a great way to practice interviewing. Take courses that offer you practical skills and experience, and take the time to work on your language skills.
How to Get Hired in International Development (during a Pandemic)
| by Jason Warburg
Career Advisor Scott Webb MPA ’07 draws on years of experience in the field to offer advice and insights on how to get hired in international development, even during a pandemic.
Middlebury Institute Alumna Erica Williams Promoted to Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute
| by Muchadei Zvoma
Erica Williams MAIPS ’02 was recently promoted to executive director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. Erica shares how her MIIS experience helped prepare her for this role, and Dean Jeff Dayton-Johnson shares his view of the importance of the work Erica is doing.