Sectors Where Alumni Are Working

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Foundations & Social Policy
Campaign Communications
Think Tank Research
Education Policy or Ed Consulting
Marketing for Non-Profits

Consulting for Non-Profits
Environmental Advocacy
Voter Education & Access
Government Relations
Tech Policy

Human Rights
State Department
Global Health
Capitol Hill & District Offices

Government Consulting
Journalism
Cyber Security
Social Impact Investing

Introducing Embark's Alumni Spotlight

Meet Owen Zighelboim (Duke ’20), our first spotlight of the series! Graduating during the height of the pandemic, Owen has been working remotely for Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Swipe to learn more about what he’s been up to after Duke, his aspirations to join the Peace Corps, and his honest advice for Duke students! 

 

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After Duke

“I have been out in Colorado doing economic development for the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. I help publish case studies on how rural communities here are adopting remote work to retain and attract talent. “

Reflecting on Public Policy at Duke

“I realized how important community leadership was in creating fair and comprehensive policies.”

Advice to Duke Students

“Trust that by being your most authentic self, the right opportunity will find you.”

CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS

Annie Adair

LinkedIn

Vice President, Wavelength Strategy

NON PROFIT & EDUCATION CONSULTING

Butch Trusty

LinkedIn

Principal -Adviser to Philanthropic and Nonprofit Education Leaders, The BridgespanGroup

VOTER EDUCATION & ACCESS

Esosa Osa

LinkedIn

Senior Project Manager and Strategist at Fair Fight

GLOBAL HEALTH

Avery Waite

LinkedIn

Associate, Global Markets Team at Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.

SENATE OFFICE

Pat Thompson

LinkedIn

National Security Advisor –Office of Senator Roger Wicker

MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS

Je-Anne Berry

LinkedIn

Marketing Director at Public Broadcasting Atlanta

FOUNDATIONS & SOCIAL POLICY

Hardy Vieux

LinkedIn

Vice President, Human Rights First

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY

Rachel Weber

LinkedIn

Forests & Climate Campaigner, Dogwood Alliance

TECH POLICY

Crystal Brown

LinkedIn

Director of Global Policy Development, Airbnb

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hanan Awel

LinkedIn

Analyst, USAID

CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE

Arturo Reyes

LinkedIn

Staff Assistant for US Representative David Price-Home Office

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