Interview by Shelby Xu, '24

Interview by Joseph Molokwu Josh DeMoss is a Foreign Service Officer at the Foreign Agricultural Service assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. He is currently in full-time Mandarin language training, but priorly, he worked as a rice economist as well as a trade policy officer for Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Before this role, he served as Senior International Trade Specialist at the International Trade Administration. Other notable work experiences include working as a Participant Recruiter for the American Councils of International Education in Ukraine and Kazakhstan and as a Law Clerk at Baker McKenzie law firm. Josh received his undergraduate degree in Russian and Political Science from Baylor University (2012) and his Master's with Honors in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies from the University of Kansas, and his Juris Doctorate specializing in International Trade and Finance from the University of Kansas School of Law (2017)....

by Tatum Koster ('24) Charlie Kruljac studied International Studies and Spanish at Baylor University from 2015 to 2019. With a passion for political sciences and Spanish, he gained job experience throughout his undergraduate years and uses it today as a case manager. ...

by AnnaGrace Hale ('24) Caitlin Babcock (’23) is an intern for the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where her portfolio is in Tribal Affairs and Communications. Caitlin graduated from Baylor University in May 2023 with a bachelor’s in international studies and participated in Baylor in Washington, Model UN, Model Organization of American States and the Women’s Coalition Project....

by Zacarri Walker (’25) Katie (Galgano) Moran ('19) is the deputy director of the Federal Executive Fellowship at the Rodel Institute. A dedicated professional, she is skilled in research; writing; and program, project, and event management....

by Mackenzie Eubank Rachana Chhin serves as Legal Counsel, UN, for ADF International in New York, NY. In that role, he develops and cultivates relationships with diplomats at United Nations Headquarters, engages in written and oral advocacy, drafts interventions and submissions for the UN and related institutions, and provides counsel on issues related to life, family, religious liberty, free speech, and parental rights....

By Ellie Allison Halle Kill is a medical student and Masters of Public Health candidate in San Antonio, TX. She received her undergraduate degree in International Studies from Baylor University in May of 2022 after which she spent a year in Guatemala City, Guatemala researching practical interventions for diabetes management in the urban slum setting. Following medical school, she hopes to continue in the global health sector advocating for sustainable medical aid and better healthcare policy....

by Saakshi Mathew ('24) Eryn Myers ('22) currently resides in Washinton DC where she is completing her Master’s degree in

by Ifunanyaife Richardson ('24) Mackenzie Freeman ('18) is a Private Equity associate at McGuireWoods in Dallas, TX. Mackenzie went to Baylor University for undergrad and Duke Law for Law school....

by Pamela Trevino Contla (’24) Luciana Borrego Flores is an Engagement Financial Advisor as part of Deloitte’s TEACH program. She was born in Mexico and grew up in El Paso, TX. She graduated from Baylor in 2022 with a major in International Studies and two minors, in Business Administration and French. While in her last semester at Baylor University, Luciana Borrego Flores was undecided on whether to pursue a job in either the private or government sector. As an international studies major with a business administration minor, the career opportunities and job positions available to her after graduation were vast. Luciana learned of Deloitte during a conversation with a friend, prompting her to explore the company and ultimately discover the TEACH rotational program, which she applied to and is currently involved in....

By Joelliane Langevine ('24) Gabby Kennedy was an international studies major with minors in Russian and Middle East studies who graduated in May 2022. She currently lives in New York City with her dog, Jackson, and fiancé, Garret. She is an analyst at Valens Global, dedicated to the Irregular Warfare Center....

By Lily Ameika (‘24) Hunter Gilfillian is an Analyst at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). Hunter began his career in federal service with DS in 2019 as a Pathways Program Intern and converted to the Civil Service with DS in 2020. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from Baylor University in 2017. In May 2020, he received a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs with a concentration in U.S. Foreign Policy from The George Washington University. He is currently a participant in the Executive Potential Program with Graduate School USA. Hunter is also the individual recipient of two of the Department’s Meritorious Honor Awards and a group recipient of three of the Department’s Franklin Awards....

Interview by Joseph Molokwu Anastasia Voellm is an Economic Growth specialist at the United States Agency for International Development within the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia. She is simultaneously a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. She previously served as a pathways intern with USAID in the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance in the Yemen Office. She worked for Leidos and Lockheed Martin as a Business Process Analyst. Anastasia received her undergraduate degree in International Studies from Baylor University (2017) and her master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University (2023)....

T.J. graduated from Baylor in 2009. He works in Latin American Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence at a top cybersecurity company. He previously worked as an account and program manager in Washington D.C., Austin, Texas, and Kahului, Hawaii....

Interview by Isabella Elias Lieutenant Drew Cassibry graduated from Baylor University in 2022 with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Arabic. He currently serves as a Military Intelligence Officer in 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty, North Carolina....

Julia Adams is a felony attorney at the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender, where she centers clients in a holistic defense practice aimed at meeting client needs and goals inside and outside of court. She received her undergraduate degree in International Studies from Baylor University ('16), and her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan ('21). She lives in Albuquerque with her husband and two dogs, and spends her free time reading fiction, enjoying local eats, and hiking around New Mexico....

Interview by Isabelle Zgorzelski Mason Scott is a Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this position he helps manage his office’s communications contract, reviews and edits a wide variety of communications material, drafts messaging for leadership, and helps to maintain his Institute’s website. Mason was selected as part of the Presidential Management Fellows Program from 2020 to 2022, gaining work experience in multiple government agencies including USAID and NIH. Mason received his undergraduate degree in International Studies from Baylor University (’12), his master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University (’14), and his J.D. from George Mason University (’20)....

Interview by Isabelle Zgorzelski