Taura Mack ‘2017
Industry: Financial Services / Government
Company: Export-Import Bank of the United States
Job Title: Global Business Development Officer – Middle East and North Africa
IBP Alumni Profiles
Learn more about IBP alumni and how their experiences at Georgetown shaped their careers in these fields:
Energy & Clean Tech, Energy & Clean Technology, Public Relations & Advertising, Government, Transportation, Financial Services, International Development, Consumer Goods, Retail, Consulting, Not-for-Profit, Social Impact
Clayton Root ‘2021
Industry: Financial Services
Company: World Economic Forum
Job Title: Investory Industries
“The cohort experience is one of the most valuable components of the program. Working closely with incredible people from a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets allowed me to validate my professional strengths, explore new areas of interest, and witness how successful leaders are able to turn their personal passions into careers. I walked away with an incredible network and close friends who are truly making an impact on the world.”
Sabrina Teichman ‘2020
Industry: Consulting / Not-for-Profit & Social Impact
Company: Strategie
Job Title: Founder and Principal
“The absolute best part about MA-IBP for me were the lifelong friends I made in my cohort from all walks of life. Our cohort became extremely close throughout the program and we have remained in contact since graduating through group chats and have even vacationed together! I especially enjoyed connecting to cohort members who came from different parts of the country and world – it’s been wonderful to share perspectives and even introduce each other to new cuisine and catch phrases.”
“Having spent most of my career in government working in foreign policy, the business aspects of the IBP curriculum really opened up a whole new world of information for me. I also sharpened my communication skills especially as it relates to cross-sector and industry collaboration. This program helped me refocus my career back in a direction to support what I truly care about, what excites me, and what impact I want to make on the world.”
Edward Hobson Jr. ‘2022
Industry: Consumer Goods & Retail
Company: Amazon
Job Title: Principal, Product Management – Technical, North American Supply Chain
“I came to Georgetown expecting to grow, but I was not expecting to be transformed! I joined MA-IBP with 22 years of experience, but I am now in my third growth role since Module 2. Learning from world-renowned experts in their fields created an environment where a passion for the intersection of international business and international relations became infectious. The bonds you form with your classmates over the course of one year will be stronger than ones built over several years with others. Georgetown truly provides a community, in addition to a life-changing learning experience.”
Veronica Alvarez Marchant ‘2021
Industry: Financial Services / International Development
Company: The World Bank Group
Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant
“The curriculum is strategically built to include courses and skillsets that are in demand for both current and future jobs. It works to strengthen your quantitative skills, provide a general economic understanding of how policy and business are interlinked, while providing a business and policy lens applicable to numerous sectors of work and initiatives, such as operating a business, exploring new markets, or international development.”
Laetitia Handal ‘2021
Industry: Government / Transportation
Company: U.S. Department of Transportation
Job Title: Project Manager
“Our Social Action Project was a great opportunity to create innovative strategies and work with several multinational corporations to boost agricultural product demand and map out areas of growth in a Global South market. It also helped me hone my personal and professional skills by liaising with different stakeholders, conducting on the ground surveys and interviews, gathering data, and providing our findings to local governments.”
Audra Jackson ‘2021
Industry: Government
Company: The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers
Job Title: Director of Government Affairs
“My favorite part of my IBP experience was learning from my classmates. The diversity in thought, professional experience, and background allowed our classes to be rich in discussion. I learned so much from my classmates and fostered lifelong friendships.”
Branndon Jackson ‘2017
Industry: Energy & Clean Tech / Public Relations & Advertising
Company: Exelon
Job Title: External Affairs Manager
“My IBP experience was priceless. I come from a pretty heterogenous background. IBP stripped away the safety of group-think – strangers from all over the world became family in 12 months – by creating an environment that is intellectually challenging and engaging. I now look at challenges with a global mindset and the impact on the population domestically and internationally. My employer also has taken note of the value IBP has added to my projects.”
Errol Pinto ‘2021
Industry: Energy & Clean Tech
Company: Global CCS Institute
Job Title: Senior Technical Regional Lead
“The program’s blend of courses from the Walsh and McDonough schools is unique. It brings Georgetown’s strengths of understanding the impact of policy on business to the classroom. Professors used a balance of historical and contemporary case studies complemented with lectures and assignments. The program helped me build a portfolio of writing that I was able to use for interviews that led me to my current job.”