Georgetown IBP Alumni Career Stories and Professional Outcomes
How the Master’s in International Business and Policy Drives Career Advancement
The Georgetown Master’s in International Business and Policy (IBP) is an interdisciplinary program that deeply integrates global policy and international business, preparing students to navigate today’s complex international landscape. By blending expertise from Georgetown’s world-leading School of Foreign Service and top-ranked McDonough School of Business, our graduates build careers in a variety of fields, including energy and clean tech, government, financial services, international development, social impact, and more.
Industry: Financial Services Company: World Economic Forum Job Title: Investory Industries
Q: How did your cohort enhance your IBP experience?
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.
Financial Services and International Development
Veronica Alvarez Marchant (IBP‘21)
Industry: Financial Services / International Development Company: The World Bank Group Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant
Q: How did the IBP curriculum help you meet your goals?
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.
Consulting, Not-for-Profit and Social Impact
Sabrina Teichman (IBP‘20)
Industry: Consulting, Not-for-Profit and Social Impact Company: Strategie Job Title: Founder and Principal
Q: How did your cohort enhance your IBP experience?
“The absolute best part about IBP for me was 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.”
Q: How did the IBP program impact your career?
“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.”
Consumer Goods and Retail
Edward Hobson Jr. (IBP‘22)
Industry: Consumer Goods and Retail Company: Amazon Job Title: Principal, Product Management – Technical, North American Supply Chain
Q: What is the best part of the IBP experience?
I came to Georgetown expecting to grow, but I was not expecting to be transformed! I joined 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.
Government, Transportation
Laetitia Handal (IBP‘21)
Industry: Government, Transportation Company: U.S. Department of Transportation Job Title: Project Manager
Q: Describe how the Social Action Project enhanced your IBP experience.
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 (IBP‘21)
Industry: Government Company: The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers Job Title: Director of Government Affairs
Q: What is the best part of the IBP experience?
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.
Energy and Clean Tech, Public Relations and Advertising
Branndon Jackson (IBP‘17)
Industry: Energy and Clean Tech, Public Relations and Advertising Company: Exelon Job Title: External Affairs Manager
Q: What is the best part of the IBP experience?
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 (IBP‘21)
Industry: Energy and Clean Tech Company: Global CCS Institute Job Title: Senior Technical Regional Lead
Q: How did the IBP curriculum help you meet your goals?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Georgetown IBP program support career advancement?
The IBP program equips professionals with interdisciplinary capabilities spanning global business and international affairs. Students build expertise in economics, policy analysis, strategy, and geopolitical risk while applying their learning through collaborative projects and cross-sector engagement.
What industries do Georgetown IBP alumni work in?
IBP alumni build careers across financial services, international development, consulting, government, social impact, consumer goods, transportation, energy, and clean technology. Many work in roles requiring cross-border strategy and policy fluency.
What types of employers hire Georgetown IBP graduates?
Multilateral institutions and development organizations
Federal agencies and international government bodies
Global consulting and advisory firms
Financial services and investment institutions
Energy and clean technology companies
Multinational corporations and supply chain operators
Social impact and nonprofit organizations
The program prepares graduates to operate where public and private sectors intersect.
How does the IBP program incorporate global experiential learning?
Global immersion is central to the IBP experience. Through international residencies and field-based projects, students engage directly with policymakers, business leaders, and community stakeholders. Signature experiences such as the Social Action Project allow students to develop market strategies and policy recommendations in real-world global contexts.
