Pathways: Careers in International Affairs, Agriculture, Business and Trade

The WITA Academy Pathways program consists of a series of career pathways sessions hosted by trade professionals from the Washington D.C. policy community. The curriculum, divided between the public and private sector, highlights different roles and career paths that are available in Washington D.C. and around the world.

Students will gain insight from trade professionals, pose questions to policymakers, and learn about exciting career opportunities in international affairs, political science, business, and trade. Students come away with an understanding of the trade policy-making community, the role of its key players, and the opportunities for internships and careers available to them.

This online event is free and open to ALL students. Hosted in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Yeutter Institute.

Registration is free for students and faculty – must use university email to register.

Featured Speakers:

Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Founder + CEO, Stewardverse Strategies; former Corporate Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Cargill (B.S. University of California, Davis; M.Sc Cornell University)

Kristy Goodfellow, Vice President of Trade and Industry, Affairs, Corn Refiners Association; former Director of WTO Affairs, U.S. Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service (B.A. Coe College; M.P.P University of Minnesota)

Kellie Meiman Hock, Senior Counselor, McLarty Associates; former Director of Brazil and the Southern Cone, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (B.S.F.S Georgetown University)

Moderator: Cassandra Kuball, Vice President, Torrey Advisory Group; former Senior Director, Trade & Industry Affairs, Corn Refiners Association (B.S. University of Minnesota; M.A. George Mason University)

An additional speaker to be announced…

Bringing Trade Education and Career Development Opportunities to Communities Across the United States and Around the World

The mission of the WITA Academy™ is to provide trade education and career development opportunities in international trade to individuals across the United States and around the world. By expanding the network, the WITA Academy™ builds a stronger and more dynamic trade community.

The WITA Academy™ is a program of the Washington International Trade Foundation. Through its programs, the WITA Academy is committed to strengthening the trade community by bringing together a broad range of perspectives and creating opportunities for engagement amongst the trade community. These educational and professional development programs ensure the continued growth and success of the trade community, shaping the future of trade policy.

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