The International Studies Department of Marymount Manhattan College welcomed the Rutgers Political Science Department and an impressive guest panel for a discussion on career development in the global arena.
A crowded room welcomed the panel of four to campus for an inspired discussion on their experiences within international law, business intelligence, the United Nations, and the State Department, among others.
MMC’s Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Kathleen LeBesco, introduced the evening, welcomed the mix of campus communities, and emphasized the great importance of global education. Dr. Eric Davis of Rutgers University discussed the MA Political Science program before Dr. Andreas Hernandez introduced the panelists.
Dr. Steven Adelkoff, CFO and Equity Partner of International Electric Power company of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania spoke on his work in development within the energy sector. Dr. Ghaidaa Hetou discussed her work as the President of iStrategic, a political risk assessment consulting firm she founded in 2014. Dr. Roland Rich, former Australian Ambassador to Laos, spoke on careers in the United Nations and Dr. Eric Davis discussed his work in both public and private foundations, think tanks, and the US State Department.
It’s a win for MMC! Though our Model UN Team only recently made its debut—President Avery Lauren Thomas ’25, Vice President Isaac Smith ’25, and Secretary Hannah Adames ’26 established the group this semester—that didn’t stop them from competing in the prestigious National Model UN New York Conference in April and scoring an honorable mention award.
