Leading the Charge Career Panel Series: Trade & Subnational Diplomacy (Virtual)

When: Wednesday, October 8th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Location: Unknown

Join us for a panel discussion on navigating the job market with our semester-long focus on private sector careers. The session "Leading the Charge Career Panel Series: International Trade Policy and Subnational Diplomacy” will explore how individuals with international relations backgrounds can leverage their expertise by engaging in international trade policy and subnational diplomacy at the state and local level.Panel will feature GWU Alumni and professionals in their field, highlighting their experiences and offering guidance on careers in the public sphere. CONFIRMED attendees representing these organizations include: 

Andy Karellas- Executive Director, State International Development Organization (SIDO) affiliate of the Council of State Governments

Melanee Farrah, GW-MPP '05- Director of Federal Affairs, Office of the Mayor- The City of New York

Aissata M.B. Camara, Commissioner-  NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs - The City of New York

Michael Lore, Esq.- Deputy Secretary of  State- State of Maryland
INVITED attendees representing these organizations include:
Meridian Group

Rose Minor, MA- MES'18-  Dir. Federal and Interstate Affairs, State of WA
AGENDA12:00 Introductions of Panelists/ Discussion 12:45- Q & A Audience1:00- Dismiss ESIA NO-SHOW POLICYIn order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event.