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Pauline Vermare: Sciences Po and the politics and power of the image

Pauline Vermare, the Cultural Director for Magnum Photos New York, believes that “it's thanks to Sciences Po that I am what I am now.” After graduating with a Master of International Relations, Vermare embarked on a transatlantic career in photography and remains extremely thankful for what she received from Sciences Po.

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Pauline Vermare: Sciences Po and the politics and power of the image

Pauline Vermare, the Cultural Director for Magnum Photos New York, believes that “it's thanks to Sciences Po that I am what I am now.” After graduating with a Master of International Relations, Vermare embarked on a transatlantic career in photography and remains extremely thankful for what she received from Sciences Po.

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Benoist de Vimal: How Sciences Po helped his career take flight

We spoke with Benoist de Vimal, director at the Natixis New York branch. Benoist studied at Sciences Po and for his investment banking expertise in the aviation industry, was named in Airline Economics' 40 under 40 2019 list.

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Benoist de Vimal: How Sciences Po helped his career take flight

We spoke with Benoist de Vimal, director at the Natixis New York branch. Benoist studied at Sciences Po and for his investment banking expertise in the aviation industry, was named in Airline Economics' 40 under 40 2019 list.

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Delphine Halgand: “I had a journalist’s DNA”

Delphine Halgand is the Executive Director of The Signals Network, a French American nonprofit “focusing on providing support to whistleblowers who have shared major information with the press.”

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Delphine Halgand: “I had a journalist’s DNA”

Delphine Halgand is the Executive Director of The Signals Network, a French American nonprofit “focusing on providing support to whistleblowers who have shared major information with the press.”

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Larry Loeb: an American Abroad in CDG's Paris

When he picks up the phone to discuss his time at Sciences Po, Larry M. Loeb is careful to clarify that he was a study abroad student, not a graduate of the school. Still, it is immediately clear that his year in Paris was a life-changing experience.

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Larry Loeb: an American Abroad in CDG's Paris

When he picks up the phone to discuss his time at Sciences Po, Larry M. Loeb is careful to clarify that he was a study abroad student, not a graduate of the school. Still, it is immediately clear that his year in Paris was a life-changing experience.

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Nathalie (née Estival) Broadhurst: "It's at Sciences Po I decided to become a diplomat"

Nathalie Broadhurst’s resume checks all the boxes for a high level French diplomat. The current chargée d’affaires at the French embassy in Washington has also held postings at the embassy in Beijing and the Quai d’Orsay and worked on, among other things, international development, EU relations, and UN affairs.

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Nathalie (née Estival) Broadhurst: "It's at Sciences Po I decided to become a diplomat"

Nathalie Broadhurst’s resume checks all the boxes for a high level French diplomat. The current chargée d’affaires at the French embassy in Washington has also held postings at the embassy in Beijing and the Quai d’Orsay and worked on, among other things, international development, EU relations, and UN affairs.

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Samuel Miles: Sciences Po and the sustainability transition

Sam Miles is an expert in decarbonized energy solutions, with experience working, writing, and teaching in more than 30 countries. He is a graduate of Sciences Po’s Masters degree in International Energy and a 2011 recipient of the Michel David-Weill Scholarship. In this interview he discusses his time at Sciences Po and provides advice to recent graduates.

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Samuel Miles: Sciences Po and the sustainability transition

Sam Miles is an expert in decarbonized energy solutions, with experience working, writing, and teaching in more than 30 countries. He is a graduate of Sciences Po’s Masters degree in International Energy and a 2011 recipient of the Michel David-Weill Scholarship. In this interview he discusses his time at Sciences Po and provides advice to recent graduates.

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Adam Romanov: the Canadian in the BDE

We spoke with Adam Romanov, vice president of the Global RE Group. A native of Toronto, he studied at Sciences Po during a year on exchange. In this interview he discusses his time in Paris, reflects on a career that has allowed him to explore different fields, and offers advice to Sciences Po students.

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Adam Romanov: the Canadian in the BDE

We spoke with Adam Romanov, vice president of the Global RE Group. A native of Toronto, he studied at Sciences Po during a year on exchange. In this interview he discusses his time in Paris, reflects on a career that has allowed him to explore different fields, and offers advice to Sciences Po students.

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Ken Weinstein, from the Latin Quarter to Washington's Corridors of Power

December marked 20 years at the Hudson Institute for its president and CEO, Ken Weinstein. To celebrate, the Washington-based think tank sent out a newsletter highlighting his accomplishments, featuring photos of Weinstein with top American and foreign government officials—Henry Kissinger, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Shinzo Abe, among others.

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Ken Weinstein, from the Latin Quarter to Washington's Corridors of Power

December marked 20 years at the Hudson Institute for its president and CEO, Ken Weinstein. To celebrate, the Washington-based think tank sent out a newsletter highlighting his accomplishments, featuring photos of Weinstein with top American and foreign government officials—Henry Kissinger, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Shinzo Abe, among others.

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Arianne Ville, a sociologist meets Silicon Valley [february 2020]

For much of her time in academia and the workforce, Ariane Ville has been at the intersection of contrasting fields.

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Arianne Ville, a sociologist meets Silicon Valley [february 2020]

For much of her time in academia and the workforce, Ariane Ville has been at the intersection of contrasting fields.

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Scott Wilson, an uncommon path for commercial litigators and white collar defense attorneys at major U.S. law firms [february 2020]

When Scott Wilson matriculated into the joint LLM program between Columbia University and Sciences Po he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do. Even as an undergraduate at Harvard, he was an aspiring lawyer with an eye toward working internationally.

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Scott Wilson, an uncommon path for commercial litigators and white collar defense attorneys at major U.S. law firms [february 2020]

When Scott Wilson matriculated into the joint LLM program between Columbia University and Sciences Po he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do. Even as an undergraduate at Harvard, he was an aspiring lawyer with an eye toward working internationally.

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Noelle Pourrat: “Our degree of success in working and collaborating together is going to define what the 21st century looks like”

After graduating from a Sciences Po dual degree, Noelle Pourrat joined the Carnegie Corporation of New York as a program analyst in the international peace and security program. In this interview, she shares her memories of Sciences Po and Paris, insight into her work in international security, and her passion for dialogue across differences.

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Noelle Pourrat: “Our degree of success in working and collaborating together is going to define what the 21st century looks like”

After graduating from a Sciences Po dual degree, Noelle Pourrat joined the Carnegie Corporation of New York as a program analyst in the international peace and security program. In this interview, she shares her memories of Sciences Po and Paris, insight into her work in international security, and her passion for dialogue across differences.

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Valentine Bleicher, transactional attorney for Mayer Brown LLP

Sciences Po is a wonderful school and offers a tremendous network of alumni. Use the 3A year, Master’s years or a gap year to study or work abroad, join the alumni network after you graduate, and keep in touch with one another. I have made some of my greatest friends and some of my greatest work connection thanks to Sciences Po.

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Valentine Bleicher, transactional attorney for Mayer Brown LLP

Sciences Po is a wonderful school and offers a tremendous network of alumni. Use the 3A year, Master’s years or a gap year to study or work abroad, join the alumni network after you graduate, and keep in touch with one another. I have made some of my greatest friends and some of my greatest work connection thanks to Sciences Po.

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[INTERVIEW] Stéphanie Cardot, a Sciences Po entrepreneur and concierge

Stéphanie Cardot is a graduate of Sciences Po’s economics and finance program. We spoke with her about what it took to start her own business in France and the United States. She provided her insights on entrepreneurship and how Sciences Po prepared her for the world of business.

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[INTERVIEW] Stéphanie Cardot, a Sciences Po entrepreneur and concierge

Stéphanie Cardot is a graduate of Sciences Po’s economics and finance program. We spoke with her about what it took to start her own business in France and the United States. She provided her insights on entrepreneurship and how Sciences Po prepared her for the world of business.

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Anne Picq, at the intersection of the arts and social enterprises

We caught up with Anne Picq, a 2002 Sciences Po graduate working at the intersection of the arts and social enterprises. Here she shares her thoughts on working with museums on both sides of the Atlantic, and her experience collaborating with prestigious cultural institutions in New York City.

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Anne Picq, at the intersection of the arts and social enterprises

We caught up with Anne Picq, a 2002 Sciences Po graduate working at the intersection of the arts and social enterprises. Here she shares her thoughts on working with museums on both sides of the Atlantic, and her experience collaborating with prestigious cultural institutions in New York City.

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[INTERVIEW] Antoine Heuty, founder of Ulula, s software that allows workers to alert their employers about unsafe working conditions

We profiled Antoine Heuty, an alum of Sciences Po’s public affairs program and founder of Ulula. Heuty talked about his company, and provided insights on labor rights, international development, and social enterprises.

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[INTERVIEW] Antoine Heuty, founder of Ulula, s software that allows workers to alert their employers about unsafe working conditions

We profiled Antoine Heuty, an alum of Sciences Po’s public affairs program and founder of Ulula. Heuty talked about his company, and provided insights on labor rights, international development, and social enterprises.

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The Spy Who Studied at Sciences Po

After graduating at the top of her class in July 1940, Jeannie de Clarens, née Rousseau, set out on an extraordinary career in the world of interpretation and espionage. At 23 years old, she was to hand Allied Forces one of the Second World War’s most precious pieces of intelligence. In memory of de Clarens, a true heroine of the French Resistance, Sciences Po now pays homage by giving her name to a lecture hall.

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The Spy Who Studied at Sciences Po

After graduating at the top of her class in July 1940, Jeannie de Clarens, née Rousseau, set out on an extraordinary career in the world of interpretation and espionage. At 23 years old, she was to hand Allied Forces one of the Second World War’s most precious pieces of intelligence. In memory of de Clarens, a true heroine of the French Resistance, Sciences Po now pays homage by giving her name to a lecture hall.

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[INTERVIEW] François Delattre, art of diplomacy and memories from almost 20 years posted in North America

We recently spoke [june 2019] with Francois Delattre, French ambassador to the UN and a Sciences Po alumnus. He provided his thoughts on the art of diplomacy and memories from almost 20 years posted in North America before he returns to Paris as secretary general of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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[INTERVIEW] François Delattre, art of diplomacy and memories from almost 20 years posted in North America

We recently spoke [june 2019] with Francois Delattre, French ambassador to the UN and a Sciences Po alumnus. He provided his thoughts on the art of diplomacy and memories from almost 20 years posted in North America before he returns to Paris as secretary general of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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[PORTRAIT] Max Bouchet: "working at Brookings sometimes feels like being back at Sciences Po"

Max Bouchet is a Washington D.C.-based alum who works for the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy program. We caught up with him to discuss his insights on urban development in the United States and across the world, and advice for current students.

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[PORTRAIT] Max Bouchet: "working at Brookings sometimes feels like being back at Sciences Po"

Max Bouchet is a Washington D.C.-based alum who works for the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy program. We caught up with him to discuss his insights on urban development in the United States and across the world, and advice for current students.

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Gregory Hrycaj ('16): from Sciences Po to Analog Devices

Gregory Hrycaj is a graduate of the Sciences Po School of Public Affairs. In 2016, he obtained his MA in European Affairs and returned to the United States to launch a career with Analog Devices, a global leader in the production of semiconductors.

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Gregory Hrycaj ('16): from Sciences Po to Analog Devices

Gregory Hrycaj is a graduate of the Sciences Po School of Public Affairs. In 2016, he obtained his MA in European Affairs and returned to the United States to launch a career with Analog Devices, a global leader in the production of semiconductors.

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"Tech leaders ought to study the humanities"

The Sciences Po American Foundation awarded Maëlle Gavet its annual alumni award during a reception earlier in May. Gavet is a 2002 graduate of the Sciences Po master's program, and Chief Operating Officer of Compass, a real estate technology company building an end-to-end platform for agents and their clients.

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"Tech leaders ought to study the humanities"

The Sciences Po American Foundation awarded Maëlle Gavet its annual alumni award during a reception earlier in May. Gavet is a 2002 graduate of the Sciences Po master's program, and Chief Operating Officer of Compass, a real estate technology company building an end-to-end platform for agents and their clients.

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Michel Perez ('69) from a US dream to fighting money laundering

Many Sciences Po students dream of winning admission to the vaunted School of National Administration (ENA), which produces the highest rung of France’s political elite. But for Michel Perez rejection from ENA was possibly “the best thing that happened in my life.”

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Michel Perez ('69) from a US dream to fighting money laundering

Many Sciences Po students dream of winning admission to the vaunted School of National Administration (ENA), which produces the highest rung of France’s political elite. But for Michel Perez rejection from ENA was possibly “the best thing that happened in my life.”

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Sophie Durey ('11): my dream is to make Twin Peaks Family the game changer in the wealth management industry

Sophie Durey graduated from the Paris School of International Affairs in 2011. She is co-founder of Twin Peaks Family, where she focuses on impact investing. In this interview she discusses her career trajectory and the world of Venture Capital.

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Sophie Durey ('11): my dream is to make Twin Peaks Family the game changer in the wealth management industry

Sophie Durey graduated from the Paris School of International Affairs in 2011. She is co-founder of Twin Peaks Family, where she focuses on impact investing. In this interview she discusses her career trajectory and the world of Venture Capital.

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Rohan Kocharekar ('15), Resident fellow at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Boston

Rohan Kocharekar graduated from the Dual Degree Masters in International Affairs with Columbia University in 2015. Now he works for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Boston, where he works on municipal fiscal health and land value capture. Here he shares his story and provides networking advice for students and young professionals.

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Rohan Kocharekar ('15), Resident fellow at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Boston

Rohan Kocharekar graduated from the Dual Degree Masters in International Affairs with Columbia University in 2015. Now he works for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Boston, where he works on municipal fiscal health and land value capture. Here he shares his story and provides networking advice for students and young professionals.

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Anthony Aslou ('16), analyst with the U.S. Department of State

Anthony Aslou is a graduate of the Paris School of International Affairs. In 2016, he completed his MA in International Security with concentrations in Middle East Studies and Intelligence Studies. After graduating, he moved to Washington, D.C. and is now an Analyst with the U.S. Department of State.

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Anthony Aslou ('16), analyst with the U.S. Department of State

Anthony Aslou is a graduate of the Paris School of International Affairs. In 2016, he completed his MA in International Security with concentrations in Middle East Studies and Intelligence Studies. After graduating, he moved to Washington, D.C. and is now an Analyst with the U.S. Department of State.

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