Careers in International Development: Recalibrating, Refocusing, and Recommitting

Speakers:

Victoria Avis, MIT DUSP MCP Candidate
Michael Eschleman, Development Program Manager and Consultant
Shamil Ibragimov, Scholar in residence, Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship
Neil Levine, International Relations and NGO Professional Coach and Consultant
Paula Ruiz-Castillo, MIT PhD ’16, Global Health Research Operations Consultant - Global Heath Medical Writer
Noel Shaskan, Health Community Lead, MIT Solve

Are you hoping for a career in international development, humanitarian engineering, development economics, or global health? Are you concerned about these career paths given the recent assault on the sector and dismantling of US foreign assistance in general and USAID in particular?

You are not alone! And it is perhaps more important than ever to use your skills and experience to address global challenges and assist in reducing inequality around the world.

At this session, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with experienced international development professionals from organizations based in the Boston area, as well as staff and faculty from MIT, to get their perspectives on how to succeed in global development in the current climate.

Participate in intimate round table discussions with our speakers to learn about different career paths, new and emerging strategies to enter into the field, and the resources available at MIT to gain valuable experience. Be sure to come with many questions!