Careers in Global Development

A monthly series featuring career professionals in the development field

Interviewing the Expert: Amb. William J. Garvelink

Careers in Global Development is a series of events featuring experts who have worked in the field of development for at least twenty years. The series is primarily for young professionals who are interested in working in development. Each event includes a dialogue on the unique expertise of the speaker and their career path. Events will focus on specific development topics; in the past, these have included the role of humanitarian assistance in development and U.S. foreign policy, development as a tool to counter violent extremism, and sectoral issues such as food security, health, and education.

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Private Sector-Led Partnerships

Join us for Careers in Development with Simon Lowes. Mr. Lowes will speak about his experience in using private sector-led partnerships to support business operations and foster economic growth.

Event — July 16, 2015

The Impact of Strategic Communications

Join us for Careers in Development with Kimberly Flowers. Ms. Flowers will share her extensive experience in strategic communications and international development, highlighting her time working for the U.S. government.

Event — July 9, 2015

Building a Career Overseas with USAID

In this Careers in Development session, Herbie Smith and Tamra Halmrast-Sanchez will discuss their experiences working with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) overseas and the specific challenges faced in Yemen. 

Event — March 2, 2015

Searching for a Career in Development

In this Careers in Development session, David Cohen will discuss his extensive experience working with USAID as a Mission Director to Bolivia, Haiti, Panama, and Sri Lanka, as well as his time as an independent consultant in international development.

Event — December 10, 2014

Careers in Development featuring Paul Guenette

In this Careers in Development session, Paul Guenette will discuss his extensive experience working in the agriculture, food security, and development nexus. 

Event — September 11, 2014