Korbel CareerCast

Kevin Kappes, a current student in the Global Economic Affairs program, interviews alumna Dana Bakshani, Global Business Development Manager at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.  

Isil Dikici, a current student in the Global Environmental Sustainability Program, interviews alum Peter Oesterling about his work with Andes Amazon Fund. 

International Security student Kira Hensley interviews Korbel alum Kevin Kelleher about his work with Insikt Group at Recorded Future.

Olivia Crimaldi, a current student in the Public Policy program, interviews Korbel alum Jacob Topping, the Southeast Colorado Regional Representative for Senator Michael Bennet's Office. 

Korbel student James interviews alumna Deanna Payne, Senior Proposal Manager with the Capture Center of Excellence at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). 

Public Policy student Otiwaa Ampofo interviews alumna Emily Parker about her work as a Senior Budget Analyst for the University of Colorado System - Budget and Finance Office. Emily also shares how her passion for public policy has inspired her civic engagement, including with the Democratic Party of Denver. 

Current student Dmytro Hryckowian interviews Korbel alum Patrick James about his role as Public Policy Manager on the Dangerous Organizations and Individuals (DOI) team at Meta. 

Student Mo Fellows talks with Korbel alum Diana Hunter about opportunities at Tides, a Bay Area nonprofit and philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing social justice.

Korbel alum Jen Hill talks with student Emmanuel about opportunities at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Everything expressed in this episode are Jen's own views and do not reflect the views of the DIA.

Korbel student Winta Gonye interviews Korbel alum Chelsea Primak about her work helping connect refugees to employment in the U.S.

Alum Jason Gilpin talks with student Conor Farrell about his experience as a USAID foreign service officer from his current post in Fiji.

Student Jake Bergen talks with policy alum David Fridland, who works on sustainability initiatives for Denver International Airport.

Korbel student Zariah Brown interviews Mary Louise LaCroix about her work at Causal Design, a Denver-based impact evaluation company.

Policy student Kelly Nilan interviews Soumanetra Ghosh, Economist and Budget Analyst for the CO Governor's Office.

Korbel alum Britt Pimentel talks with student Vincent Pandey about how she is utilizing her international development degree at Denver Urban Gardens. They are hiring for FT roles as of 4/2024 and host numerous opportunities for volunteers to help improve food access, build community, and contribute to a healthier climate.

Korbel student Koy Ortega interviews alum Matt Bebb from Anduril, a private company committed to developing cutting edge technology for the U.S. military and national defense.

Posner's new Executive Director, Carolyn Tarr, talks with student Zyanya Correa about opportunities to get involved with the Posner Center for International Development here in Denver, and about the development field broadly.

Korbel alum Charles Emmett talks with MPP student Jacob Topping about his work as an analyst with Thomson Reuters Special Services, a subsidiary of Reuters. Projects include supporting federal investigations into money laundering, drug trafficking, and forced labor.