Global Careers Forum – Guest Speakers
Wed., Nov. 4, 2015, 5:00-7:00pm
Government
Peace Corps - Lori Dunn, Field Based Recruiter
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most
pressing needs of people around the world.
U.S. Department of State, Diplomat in Residence - Jon Danilowicz, Diplomat in Residence, New England
http://www.state.gov/
Diplomats in Residence are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and
advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIR’s are available to
answer questions and share insights with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
Corporate & Small Business
Actmedia Hellas S.A. & Ameresco - Peter Contis, President & CEO of Actmedia Hellas S.A.; Advisor to CEO of Ameresco; Visiting
Professor at NU (NU alum)
http://www.ameresco.com/
Actmedia Hellas was founded by Peter Contis and Actmedia Inc. – the largest independent field marketing solutions provider in the
world. They provide advertising and field marketing services to domestic and multinational clients wishing to think out of the box.
Ameresco Inc. helps organizations meet energy savings and energy management challenges with an integrated comprehensive
approach to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Gillette, Procter & Gamble - JP Wilson, Senior Financial Analyst – Global Shave Care Premium Tier Cost/Supply and Shave Prep
Strategy (NU alum)
http://gillette.com/en-us
Gillette has been at the heart of men’s grooming for over 100 years. Each day, more than 600 million men around the world trust their
faces and skin to Gillette’s innovative razors and shaving products.
Horizon Discovery Group - Lydia Turkson, Business Development, Strategy Consultant
https://www.horizondiscovery.com/
We are a fully integrated life science company that provides enabling products, services and research programs to clients engaged at
every stage of the healthcare continuum from sequence to treatment. The company has offices in the UK, Europe and the U.S., and
now supplies advanced research tools and expert services to over 1,200 organizations engaged in genomics research and the
development of personalized medicines around the world.
LDM Global - Paul Renehan, Vice President of Global Operations (NU alum)
http://www.ldmglobal.com/usa/
LDM Global assists law firms, businesses and government agencies from around the world with the secure collection, hosting and
review of data for use in the discovery phase of litigation, called eDiscovery.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) - Stuart Bargery, Director, Global Independence Training & Global Tax Risk & Quality
http://www.pwc.com/
With offices in 157 countries and more than 208,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the
world. PwC helps organizations create the value they're looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. In
2015, PwC was named the 2nd most attractive employer in the world for business students by Universum.
Sima Lixia - Felicia Zimmerman, Principal and Owner
http://www.simalixia.com/
Through her firm, Sima Lixia, LLC, and in cooperation with partner firms, Felicia Zimmerman provides advice and hands-on assistance
to American startups, small and midsize businesses seeking to sell into the Chinese marketplace.
TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals - Ryne McCall, Software Development Manager
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Rentals
TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals is a marketplace with over 650,000 rentals around the world. Use TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals to find
and book the perfect "home away from home" for your next trip.
Non-Profit
Clinton Health Access Initiative - Blaga Ovcharova, Talent Acquisitions Partner & Pranav Mohan Sharma, Director of Treasury and
SEA Finance & Operations (NU alum)
http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/
Chaired by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is saving lives in low- and middle-income countries by
helping people gain access to essential medicines and health services.
International Institute of Boston (IIB) - Aisha Necoechea, Site Director
http://iine.us/
The mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE) is to invest in the future of our cities and towns by preparing immigrants
for participation in the social, economic, and political richness of American life through active citizenship. The IIB is a leading multicultural provider of comprehensive professional services that aim to foster the success of immigrants and refugees in the U.S.
Modzi, Inc. - Anna Butler, Founder & President (NU alum)
http://www.modzi.org/
Modzi (meaning one) is a non-profit organization that works directly with orphaned and vulnerable youth in Zambia. We mentor children
coming from severely impoverished backgrounds and facilitate their access to quality education. Modzi advocates for those who have
been neglected and who are struggling not for lack of ability, but for lack of opportunity.
Oxfam America - Jennifer Coburn, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
Oxfam America is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. As one of 17 members of the
international Oxfam confederation, we work with people in more than 90 countries to create lasting solutions. Oxfam saves lives,
develops long-term solutions to poverty, and campaigns for social change.
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Public Conversations - Bob Stains, Jr., Senior Vice President for Training (NU alum)
http://www.publicconversations.org/
Public Conversations Project fosters constructive dialogue where conflicts are driven by differences in identity, beliefs, and values. Its
method, called Reflective Structured Dialogue, is designed to help people have conversations they want to have about some of the
most difficult topics.
Northeastern University Police Department - Khushal Safi, Senior International Security Analyst
http://www.northeastern.edu/nupd/
Northeastern University Police Department's Office of International Security assists students, faculty and administrators in conducting
safer global experiences through pre-departure planning, ongoing security monitoring, and emergency response assistance.
Northeastern University, Global Experience Office (GEO) - Aspa Papanastasiou, Senior Global Experience Coordinator & Kaitlin
Hurley, Global Experience Coordinator
http://www.northeastern.edu/geo/
The Global Experience Office provides students the opportunity to engage in high-quality study programs at institutions around the
world, participate in our award-winning dialogues and gain valuable work experience through a co-op at a global company.
Possible Questions to Ask at the Tables
General Questions:
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What do you find most interesting about your work? As well as most challenging?
Could you describe a typical day?
What are some of the U.S. positions in the organization that have an international component?
What advice would you give to someone who’s interested in starting out in this field?
Are there any professional associations and/or journals that you would recommend?
What abilities or personal qualities do you believe contributed most to success in this job?
Cultural / Global Knowledge:
 What kinds of cultural issues have you run into?
 How do you learn about cultures prior to an internationally-involved job assignment?
 What kind of background knowledge/skills should I develop to better equip myself, both for an international career and to
work in an international workforce?
 Do you have any advice related to working abroad, or with international partners?
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