June 1, 2021
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
New! Student Spotlight: Maria Dedvukaj, Executive MPA '21

Executive MPA student and Practice Manager at Hospital for Special Surgery, Trauma Department, Maria Dedvukaj tells us about her role at the Hospital, her interest in immigration rights, and more in this month’s student spotlight. Read More
New! Is a PhD for Me? | Hosted by APPAM | June 16, 2021, 5:00PM ET

This session will provide advice from a PhD program director as well as PhD candidates/recent graduates. Participants will be discussing their experience to help students with deciding if and where to apply, what to highlight, interview techniques and more! Register
CAREER UPDATES
Congrats to the following students and recent graduates with new jobs, internships, fellowships, or promotions!

  • Ada Tosku, HEA '20, Budget & Administration Senior Manager, NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
  • Alexandra Loor, MIA '22, Resource Navigator at Research Foundation of The City University of New York
  • Allison Longo, MPA '22, Managing Associate, Disaster Recovery at Hagerty Consulting
  • Amy Sohn, MPA '22, Grant Writer, PHI
  • Andrew Bourne, MPA '22, Summer 2021 Intern, Continuous Process Improvement Office, U.S. Government Accountability Office
  • Andy Li, MPA '20, Resource Navigator Supervisor, Research Foundation of The City University of New York
  • Angela Porwick, MPA '22, Administrative Assistant, McBride Consulting & Business Development Group
  • Anissa Martinez, MPA '22, Graduate Scholar, Legislative Research Analyst, New York State Assembly
  • Babajide Lawal, MPA '20, Program Manager, New York City Housing Authority
  • Casey Cady, MPA '22, Development Intern, Non-Profit Development Team, Good360
  • Deborah D'Orazi, MPA '19, Project Coordinator, Center on Crime and Community Resilience, Northeastern University
  • Elora Tocci, MPA '19, Employee Benefits Investigator, President Management Fellow, U.S. Department of Labor
  • Erin Verrier, MPA '21, Manager of Public Policy & External Affairs, Community Healthcare Network
  • Giselle-Alicia Brown, MIA '20, Communications and Marketing Associate, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
  • Kadidja Ndiaye, MIA '22, Rosenthal Fellow Summer 2021, Bureau of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor
  • Michael Cala, MIA '22, Virtual Student Federal Service Intern, U.S. Department of State
  • Naveed Haris, MPA '19, Policy Coordinator, San Diego Housing Federation
  • Ruth Lopez, MPA '20, Research Associate at Center for Court Innovation
  • Samantha Brown, MPA '23, Events & Partnerships Coordinator, Transportation Alternatives
  • Sylvana Levine, MPA '22, Career Counselor, Pace University
FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Deadline Extended Through Today! Open to MPA Students - Become a NYC Community Planning Fellow!

Develop your skills and gain experience working with a Community Board.
Meet policy and planning students from throughout NYC. The fellowship lasts one year with a stipend of $5,000. Learn More
MARXE CAREER SERVICES & PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Tomorrow! U.S. Department of State Information Session | Hosted by Marxe Career Services | Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 12pm - 1:30pm

Join us for an information with the U.S. Department of State and meet the Diplomat-in-Residence for our region: Danielle Harms. As the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, the U.S. Department of State represents the United States at more than 270 diplomatic locations around the world, including embassies, consulates, and missions to international organizations. Register
United Nations Information Session: Early-Career Professionals | Hosted by Marxe Career Services & NASPAA Employer Relations Committee | Friday June 11, 2021, 12:00 -1:30pm

Join us for an information session with recruitment representatives from the United Nations who will provide an overview on UN hiring and focus on early-career programs including internships, Young Professionals Programme (YPP) and more. This event will also provide UN competency based interview tips Register
BARUCH EVENTS
New! Day-in-the-Life with Jennifer Reed, Marketing Program Manager at BrightTALK | Hosted by Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) | Monday, June 7, 2021, 4:30PM

Are you interested in Program Marketing, Revenue-generating Content Development and Production? At this moderated event, we'll get into the weeds about what Jennifer does, how she's progressed in her career, and allow participants to ask her questions and to connect. Register
New! Difficult Conversations: Career & Beyond Part 1 | Hosted by Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) | Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 12:30PM

In this 3-part webinar in the Human Approach series, we’ll work towards developing the ability to communicate effectively, increasing your ability to discern if a conversation is even necessary, exploring how to approach these conversations in a way that builds trust, and deconstructing why essential conversations can feel difficult in the first place. Register
OFF CAMPUS EVENTS
Writing Your Federal Resume| Hosted by Office of Personnel Management | June 24, 2021, 1:00PM

Interested in a Federal Government job and learning from the experts? The staff of the Recruitment Policy and Outreach (RPO) division at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will present an in-depth webinar that provides attendees with the tips and tools needed to write a competitive
Federal resume. Register
New! Information Session - Career Opportunities | Hosted by U.S. Department of Labor | June 16, 2021, 11:00AM

You will have the opportunity to hear from agency employees and managers providing information about their agency. The sessions will give you an opportunity to learn how DOL supports the American public through unique missions. It is a chance to ask questions and learn more before you apply for an open position. Register