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Student Profiles

IWP has an extremely diverse student makeup.  Our students include: recent college graduates; personnel from foreign affairs, intelligence, defense and commercial agencies of the U.S. government; journalists, business executives, lawyers and others with professional interests in foreign affairs; and foreign diplomats, government officials and students. 

Below are stories of some of the students who chose IWP:

Jubal Biggs: Patratrooper, security contractor, Hill staffer

IWP student Jubal Biggs brings a wealth of experience to his studies at IWP - he has fought terrorism in the Middle East even before 9/11, run for City Council in California, studied in Israel, and worked on Capitol Hill.

IWP Student Christopher (Reed) Eckhold: Aspiring National Security Policy Expert

It was in London that Reed was first exposed to international affairs. There, he found himself immersed in the details of international water policy, exploring water conservation efforts in the UK, international piping regulations in Europe and the Middle East, and other related issues. This experience drove him to develop an interest in the complex and highly interconnected world of international relations and security.

IWP Student Irene Karedis: Graphic designer with a future in international affairs

Dr. Lenczowski didn't necessarily have entrepreneurship in mind when he founded IWP, but apparently he succeeded in the case of one IWP student.  Irene Karedis, after attending Dr. Waller's Public Diplomacy and Political Warfare class, was so inspired by the discussion about communicating to people through images, that, in April 2008, she founded her own graphic design company.

NGA Analyst: Chris Deckert

Chris was working on a double major in history and political science, but considered his love of these subjects as more of a hobby than a professional interest. After attending IWP, this hobby has become his full-time job, and Chris is able to pursue his interests in his day-to-day work.

Secret Service Intelligence Analyst: Lance Mogard

As a Secret Service Analyst, Lance often uses knowledge he gained from IWP: "I took many intelligence-related courses at IWP... The area knowledge I gained at the Institute has also been very valuable. Very early on, IWP instilled in me the importance of staying abreast of current issues."

Historian: Aaron Linderman

2008 alumnus Aaron Linderman attended IWP with the intent of continuing a career in academia and thereby spreading the mission of IWP further in the intellectual community.   He found that his studies at the Institute were excellent preparation not only for his pursuit of a Ph.D. in history but also for his career as a professor.

Executive Vice President of International Operations, Paladin 7: Kemal Okudo
Imagine this for a moment - you leave your highly successful job, you move yourself and your family of four children to another country, and you liquidate some of your assets to live - all to go to a graduate school.  That is what 2009 IWP valedictorian Kemal Okudo did - and for him, it was worth it.

Future National Secruity Official: Ali Filipowicz

Ali Filipowicz, a 2009 graduate of IWP, is looking forward to a career in national security.  Having also graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 2006, she understands the uniqueness and practicality of the IWP education.

Contractor, Blogger, and Editor: Jim Dolbow

Jim Dolbow, whose many professional activities include service as a defense policy analyst and Coast Guard Reserve officer, recently told us: "What I learned here at IWP is going to be with me for the rest of my life. I am truly grateful to the friends and supporters of IWP who have made this possible for me - I am forever in their debt."

Naval Intelligence Officer: Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott joined the United States Navy following graduation from the Institute, and is now an intelligence officer for a naval aviation squadron currently stationed in San Diego.  He observes that IWP prepared him well for his professional life: "The Institute's emphasis on geopolitical events and strategic intelligence is directly used in my day-to-day job and in serving the intelligence community and armed services."  

Mother, Artist, and Academic: Steena Fullmer-Anderson

Upon graduating from Central Washington University with a Masters degree in history, Steena Fullmer-Anderson (IWP 2004) knew she wanted to work in the intelligence community.  Aware of the field's competitiveness, she decided that getting an education at The Institute of World Politics would be the most effective next step in achieving her goal.

U.S. Airways Pilot: Capt. Paris Michaels

At IWP, Paris found a program that is "realistic, ambitious, and diligent," with "a high level of academic competency."  He found that, often, "the student sitting at the left or right of you is somebody who is already in intelligence or public service."