Students & Alumni

“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.…

“IWP offers one of the best educational experiences available if you are (or aspire to be) a national security professional in either a civil or military capacity.  What I got from IWP continues to pay dividends in my career.” -MAJ Andrew Harris (’17) Please note that the views presented here are Andrew’s personal views and…

“As a seasoned intelligence officer with over 23 years of experience in analysis, collection, leadership, and management, my success is rooted not only in my commitment to the tradecraft, but to the foundational principles and knowledge I gained through my IWP education. IWP taught me about the values of our democratic society, the emergence of…

“My experience from my military career and all my educational experience to include IWP set me up to command one of the largest and most complex districts in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.” -COL Edward Chamberlayne, USA (Ret.), Ph.D. Please note: The views expressed here are those of Edward Chamberlayne and not necessarily those…