From White House internships to dream jobs in the private sector, Columbian College students and recent graduates are taking advantage of their GW connections to advance their career aspirations. The following are examples of how relationships can translate to success in the workplace: When American studies major Paul Kendrick, BA ’05, MPA ’07, met Ashlynn […]
Heather Higginbottom, CCAS MA ’99 has been named Counselor to Secretary of State John Kerry. Following the 2008 presidential election, President Obama named Higginbottom deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. In 2011, she became deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. Prior to her work with the Obama administration, Higginbottom […]
Allie Hagan, CCAS BA ’09, MA ’10, has published her first book, Suri’s Burn Book: Well-Dressed Commentary from Hollywood’s Little Sweetheart. The book is based on Hagan’s popular blog of the same name. In an interview with People magazine, Hagan describes the book as humorous and satirical.
Rose Gottemoeller, ESIA MA ’81, was designated as the Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security by President Obama and will be advising the Secretary on arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament. She will also continue in her role as assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance. Gottemoeller’s […]
Heather A. Higginbottom, CCAS MA ’99, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 20. Ms. Higginbottom, who studied public policy at GW, was nominated to the post by President Obama in January. She recently served as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy […]
