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Diplomacy Initiative Forum: Skills in Global Careers
April 17 - April 18
Most sessions are at capacity. Please join us for the Policy Brief Competition Awards Ceremony!
Are you interested in developing professional skills to help you succeed in global careers?
Carolina’s Diplomacy Initiative Forum provides opportunities to discover global careers, develop necessary skills and interact with Carolina alumni working in foreign affairs. Students are encouraged to attend panel discussions, the Policy Brief Competition awards ceremony — where finalists will articulate compelling solutions to shared global challenges — and a networking reception with Carolina alumni.
Register to attend the various eventsWEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Policy Brief Competition Awards Ceremony
5:30 p.m., Nelson Mandela Auditorium
Celebrate the finalists of this year’s Policy Brief Competition. Learn from winners as they present their briefs and discuss innovative solutions to shared global challenges. You will gain insights, as well, from the alumni working in foreign affairs who judged this year’s competition. Faculty who participate in the Policy Brief Competition by incorporating it into their courses will attend, too.
Networking Reception
6:30 p.m., 4th floor of the FedEx Global Education Center
Join Carolina alumni working in foreign affairs for the annual networking reception. Meet professionals, hear about their careers and learn about their experiences. Discover your own path to a meaningful career in foreign affairs.
This session is at capacity.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
There are various presentations and panel discussions on global skills and careers. See details, including times and locations, below.
“Careers in the State Department”
Panel, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 4th Floor of the FedEx Global Education Center
Speak with five extraordinary diplomats about their careers in the State Department. Vice Provost for Global Affairs Amb. Barbara Stephenson will start off with a moderated conversation on how they got started with their careers and navigating their personal and professional lives in the foreign service, followed by open discussion with students and panelists. Lunch provided.
• Angela Chin, U.S. Foreign Service Officer
• Jennifer Davis, U.S. Foreign Service Officer
• Stephanie Hutchison, Diplomat-in-Residence (Mid Atlantic)
• Morgan O’Brien, Industry Liaison (U.S. Department of State)
• Barbara Stephenson, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer
This session is at capacity.
“Careers in the Intelligence Community: Communicating Your Skills”
Presentation, 2 – 3 p.m., 2008/2010 FedEx Global Education Center
Speak with Carolina alumnus and senior intelligence officer, Ned Kelly, about how to communicate your skills and experiences for jobs in the intelligence community. Hear from Ned on his career path and gain insights on how to leverage your Carolina experiences and frame your skills for intelligence specific resumes. Come ready to ask questions!
This session is at capacity.
“Disinformation and AI-Deepfakes: A Simulation and Discussion with DOS Officials”
Simulation, 2 – 3 p.m., 3009 FedEx Global Education Center
Join the Carolina International Relations Association’s moMUNtum and UNC Global Affairs’ Diplomacy Initiative for a lively simulation and discussion on “Disinformation and AI-Deepfakes by State Actors” with State Department officials, Jennifer Davis and Morgan O’Brien. You’ll be launched into a crisis situation where you’ll represent industry, government, and intergovernmental actors to come up with actionable solutions and present your findings. The session will conclude with an open Q&A. Join to sharpen your critical thinking skills and learn from experts!
“Landing a Global Policy Job”
Presentation, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., 2008/2010 FedEx Global Education Center
Speak with Carolina alumnus and technology and science policy expert, Jeffrey Brown, about landing a job in the global policy field. Jeffrey has a range of global policy experiences from public to private sectors in the U.S. and abroad. Hear from Jeffrey on his career path and advice for students entering the global policy field. Come ready to ask questions!
This session is at capacity.
CLE credit is available for the Policy Brief Competition and sessions.
Earn a digital badging: Any student who attends the Policy Brief Competition awards ceremony, the networking reception and one panel or presentation on April 18 will be eligible for the “Skill Development in Global Affairs” digital badge to use on their LinkedIn profile and elsewhere.