Students & Alumni

Brian J. Smith (’17) has helped his firm, Global Security Resolutions (GSR), launch a new security service for corporate and private aviation aircraft entering or leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). This new Armed Security Officer (ASO) program is run through the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Air Marshals Service. GSR…

Littoral Commander was “a valuable experience in making time-constrained decisions…using finite resources with incomplete information to achieve an objective.” – IWP student Julia Wilson A dozen IWP students met on a recent Saturday and played out near-future combat between the Chinese navy and army and the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, learning valuable lessons about…

“IWP was a lifesaver for me. I was at the Naval War College, and I needed to stay in D.C. and get my electives out of the way. At the time, I did not realize the impact IWP would have on my career – I am forever appreciative of my time at the school.” -Jake…

“I think IWP is unique because the program is very practical, specialized, and perfectly fit my interests. When I was applying, I knew what IWP was before I knew what D.C. stood for. I am blessed to be one of IWP’s alumni.” -Yasir Zaidan (’17) Originally from Sudan, Yasir Zaidan (’17) explored challenges facing Africa…

Major Wulf Lindenau, USA was in one of IWP’s very first graduating classes and earned a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence in 2001. He came to IWP at the end of his career, after serving in the Army for over two decades, and subsequently in civilian government service for over 23 years. Although he already had…

On January 27, 17 IWP students, along with members of the IWP leadership team, including IWP’s President Ambassador Aldona Woś, M.D.,  Executive Vice President Chris Glass, Academic Dean Dr. James Robbins, and Director of Career Services & Special Programs Derrick T. Dortch, were given the honor of visiting the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Original Headquarters…

“I think IWP is really the ideal institution for supporting the development of our nation’s future leaders and decision-makers. It has made a huge impact on my career.” -Mina Ademovic (’15) After graduating from IWP, Mina Ademovic (’15) began a career in Foreign Military Sales, in which she assists her military and government clients with…

Nick Conley (’10) began his intelligence career after getting an internship through the IWP network. He soon found himself doing intelligence work in Afghanistan for the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security. He now serves as a Senior Intelligence Analyst for State with the Iran/Syria/Jordan/Lebanon Desk.  Sudden discovery of a new lifelong interest Originally a…

Please note: The views expressed here are those of Chris Hampton and not necessarily those of the U.S. Marine Corps or Department of Defense. IWP M.A. candidate Major Chris Hampton developed and created a new career field within the U.S. Marine Corps for influence officers. In his new role as one of the Marine Corps’…

Marc Radasky (’09) has always had a passion for guiding and supporting others – a passion that he has pursued in government and later in business. In this interview, Marc describes how he used lessons learned at IWP to become successful in business, most recently achieving his goal of starting an investment firm, Clarity Capital.…