Interview by Daniel Yu

Interview by Caroline West Ethan Moore commissioned into the U.S. Army in 2023 through Baylor Army ROTC as a Military Intelligence officer. Currently, he is the assistant intelligence officer for the 3rd Squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany, a crucial unit in preparing for military operations in the United States European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility. Moore works in the intelligence section (S2) where its mission is to ensure physical and information security is enforced, anticipate and predict adversary movements, then suggest the best way to destroy adversaries using the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP). As a key aspect of his job, Moore regularly receives, analyzes and briefs intelligence reports to senior military officials. In February 2024, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment participated in “Saber Strike 24,” a multilateral NATO exercise which demonstrated interoperability across multiple  domains. Moore says this experience only broadened his perspective on the world by working closely with foreign military leaders and synchronizing planning despite cultural differences. His job requires critical thinking, writing expertise, and public speaking which Baylor well- prepared Moore for through his Political Science and International Studies courses. Moore says Baylor taught him specially how to think and credits Model UN and Mock Trial for challenging him to learn pertinent material, analyze it, and use it to engage with international relations experts. ...

Andrés Cruz (‘19) currently resides in New York, where he practices Corporate Law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Interview by Camila Rendon Andrés Cruz graduated from Baylor University in 2019 with a degree in International Studies and a minor in French. He was heavily involved in Model UN during his undergraduate studies. Post graduation, Andrés took a gap year to teach English in France while preparing to apply to law school. After diligent work with ambitious desires, he was admitted to the University of Michigan Law School in 2021....

Lily Ameika ('24) is a graduate student at the Elliott School of International Affairs studying Global Communications with concentrations in public diplomacy and national security. She graduated from Baylor University in May 2024 with a bachelor's degree in International Studies. During her time at Baylor, Lily was a member of Sigma Iota Rho, was involved with several student organizations, and had some incredible internship opportunities....

Jace Bartz is a 2022 Baylor grad currently working with Raytheon’s Contracts Leadership Development Program. He is passionate about foreign policy, United States foreign affairs, and diplomacy and is looking to further his education by obtaining a master’s in international affairs or relations with a focus on global policy. Interview by Jordan Robertson...

Liz Herndon Johnson is a Global Security Associate for Raytheon in the RTX Leadership Development Program. She earned her undergraduate degree in International Studies from Baylor University (’23) and will complete her graduate degree in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University in 2025. Liz ispassionate about working at the intersections of security, defense, intelligence, and international affairs. Insights from my conversation with Liz Herndon...

by Nicholas Ayers ' 26 IST alum Kayla Nolen ('09) has lived and worked overseas for over 10 years as an NBCC certified school counselor. With a program dedicated to the study of international affairs, have any Baylor alumni who tookInternational Studies as their major gone on to take their skills abroad? Kayla Nolen, Class of2009, decided to do so. However, she did not always have IST as her intended career path.Thus, how did she end up as a counselor at an international school in New Delhi?...

Interview by Andrew Schmidt, '24 Joseph Molokwu ('24) is an international trade compliance analyst contractor with Ardent Eagle Solutions working for the International Trade Administration (ITA). He began this position after graduating from Baylor in May of 2024 with a B.A. in International Studies and a Minor in Russian. During his time at Baylor, Joseph was a Baylor tourguide, involved in Sigma Iota Rho, a member of many other organizations, and had numerous internships that helped him advance his career....

Interview by Tori Jones, '25 Lauren Jarvis is a 2023 Marshall Scholar and MPhil Candidate in Religion and Development at Cambridge University. Lauren received her undergraduate degree as a University Scholar at with concentrations in International Studies, Political Science, and Economics from Baylor University (’23) and her master’s in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). ...

by Grayson Shirey Grayson Shirey (‘25) is an International Studies and French double major with a minor in Political Science from Omaha, Nebraska. She hopes to pursue a career in luxury fashion and/or motorsport following graduation....

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....