Carlos De Castro Pretelt

Carlos was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and immigrated to the United States with his father after graduating high school. He soon enlisted in the United States armed forces and is currently studying French to become a Foreign Area Officer with the hopes of furthering security cooperation with our partner nations while facilitating consensus building towards mutually beneficial goals. Carlos earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University, and a Master of Arts in International Management from the University of Phoenix.

Carlos chose the MIPP Program because it delivers a broad approach to current international challenges, while mentoring students in their respective areas of expertise. He believes “the MIPP Program continually provides a dynamic environment for in-depth learning, where students are encouraged to hold open and honest conversations with top experts in the fields of international development, conflict resolution, international affairs, climate change, lateral leadership, and international economics.”  Further, Carlos explains that “the international reputation of this program and its numerous fields of study are illustrated in the broad spectrum of students attending class, who include: journalists, entrepreneurs, activists, economists, scientists, and foreign government officials. It’s the combination of these high caliber individuals, under the tutelage of a world renowned facilitator, which enables the kind of innovative thinking necessary to successfully operate in an increasingly unpredictable international environment.”