I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. When, early in my career, my company was tasked with evaluating bird strikes at major airports and needed on-the-ground support, I jumped at the opportunity to leave my comfort zone of public health to look at new environmental challenges. Then I moved from hands-on support to […]

My interest in international relations, specifically the complexities of international security, the policies that shape our world, and the strategic decision making and cultural exchanges nations engage in to face emerging threats has led me to support national security efforts with the goal of fostering partnerships and dialogues that promote cooperation across an interconnected world. […]

I am a third-year finance student at Texas Tech University with a strong interest in financial analysis and business strategy. Outside of academics, I enjoy fishing, playing basketball, and golf. I am still early in my finance career, but I am eager to learn, develop my skills, and gain hands-on experience. I am especially excited for […]

Rigoberto Guerra is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent. Before joining the Border Patrol, he served as a police officer for the City of Weslaco, gaining valuable experience in community policing and public safety. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Rigoberto has […]

“Welcome to the United States of America!” A Customs and Border Protection Officer greeted me with these words at the start of my new life in a different culture. After more than 10 years in the U.S., I still call Bavaria, Germany my home. However, I always wanted to see more of the world. I […]

“I’m passionate about finance and the great outdoors. Living in Alaska and spending months in the Denali Mountain range and Delta Junction, I developed a deep appreciation for those living on the frontier and having to solve complex problems with few resources. I also spent a lot of time playing hockey and skiing, balancing my […]

Growing up in a small town in Colombia, I never imagined that one day I’d go across the continent alone to experience a new culture, speak another language, and build meaningful relationships with people completely different from myself. The same desire for growth and curiosity about unique stories that have led me through initiatives in […]

From an early age, I remember being interested in maps and any bird’s eye view image. My father used aerial photography for his analysis as a U.S. Department of Agriculture employee. I still remember going into his office and looking at the pixelated monotone 8.5 by 11-inch Landsat tiles mosaicked on his office wall. I […]

“Growing up in a multi-cultural family from Eastern Europe, I developed an internationalist perspective at an early age. I further expanded this perspective while completing my Juris Doctor with a focus on international law at George Mason Law School, followed by a Master’s in International Policy from the Elliott School of International Affairs at The […]

“The art of communication is the language of leadership. I have always been fascinated with not only communication, but the various types of communication that directly motivate or demotivate people. It often times has a direct correlation on whether an organization achieves its goals. With sports playing an important part in my life, I learned […]