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
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Below are stories of some of the students who chose IWP:
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."
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.
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." To read more, please click here.
Mother, Artist, and Academic: Steena Fullmer-Anderson
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U.S. Airways Pilot: Capt. Paris Michaels
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