Pathways: Careers in International Affairs & 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 free event is open to ALL students. Hosted in partnership with the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver and Tufts University, and we’re excited to make this program available to all students attending schools that are part of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA).

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

Featured Speakers:

Ryan Hill, Director, International Government Affairs and Policy, Amgen (B.A. University of California, Irvine; M.B.A Georgetown University)

Hemal Shah, Senior Director, Intellectual Property & Trade Policy, Government Affairs, Gilead Sciences (B.A. Nottingham University Business School; M.Sc. The London School of Economics and Political Science)

Yuri Unno, Principal, Penn Quarter Consulting LLC; Adjunct Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Principal, former Director of Trade and Supply Chain, Toyota Motor North America Inc. (B.A. Penn State University; M.A. George Washington University)

Additional Speakers 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.

Thank you to our WITA Academy Sponsors