From Classrooms to Careers: SMPA Career Series
The SMPA Career Series is back with two days of career-building events designed to help you take your next professional step with confidence.
Whether you are looking for a summer internship, thinking about life after GW, or just want to grow your network, this is your chance to build real skills, hear from industry leaders, and make connections across the SMPA community!
Find the full schedule here:
Thursday, February 19
We’re kicking things off with a dynamic panel featuring distinguished Terker Fellows Joe Pounder and Liz Kelly Nelson.
- When: 5 - 6pm
- Where: 5th Floor Studio
Friday, February 20
Choose from a variety of interactive and engaging workshops from our featured panelists, tailored to where you are in your journey throughout the day.
- When: 10am - 2:15pm
- Where: Media and Public Affairs Classrooms & 5th Floor Studio
10:30 – 11:30am
Session Block 1 (Choose 1 of 3 concurrent sessions)
- Art of the Interview with Aaron Kwittken
- Pitching Yourself with Confidence with Kelsey Nicole Nelson
- Speed Dating Mentorship with Heather Moran
11:30 – 12:30pm
Coffee & Networking Break, light refreshments
12 – 1pm
Session Block 2 (Choose 1 of 3 concurrent sessions)
- Strategic Networking with Joe Pounder
- Surviving the Swamp without Becoming the Swamp with Connor Kilgore
- Personal Branding for Media and Politics with Liz Kelly Nelson
1:15 – 2:15pm
Closing Remarks & Young Alumnae Panel
- Panelists: Patrick Maguire, Aaliyah Guzman, Maiya Little
- Moderator: Avanti Patwardhan