Find Experts in a specific sector to learn about jobs/internships and connect with alumni
Sanford School of Public Policy
Jobs & Alumni in Policy, Advocacy and Politics
Sanford Embark Program (student-led initiative exploring jobs and engaging with alumni)
Contact: suzanne.valdivia@duke.edu, Assistant Director of Internships & Program Coordinator for Embark
Public Policy majors who receive financial aid from Duke are eligible to apply for funding to support the internship that is required for the major.
Foreign Affairs
American Grand Strategies
Contact: bo.carlson@duke.edu, Program Coordinator, American Grand Strategies
Cyber Team (student run)
Contact: jessica.edelson@duke.edu (Club President)
International Development
Contact: marion.pratt@duke.edu, Director of Global Careers
Politics, Hill Internships & Campaigns
POLIS
Contact: anna.kneier.@duke.edu, POLIS Program Coordinator
The Duke Career Center: Smith Warehouse
Internship Funding and Internship/Job Search Support
More ideas and job/internship listings for Careers in Politics, Policy & Advocacy
Contact: teri.mills@duke.edu, Associate Director of Undergrad Programs & Services
Employer Info Sessions, Tips on Informational Interviews & Alumni Outreach
Visit https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/career
Financial Support for Internships:
• https://studentaffairs.duke.edu/career/programs/internship-funding-program
• Funding for Public Policy Majors Receiving Financial Aid
Trent Hall
Global Health Careers
Contact: nicole.m.mitchell@duke.edu, Asst. Director, Career Services, Duke Career Center
Gross Hall
Energy Sector Careers
Contact: stacy.peterson@duke.edu, Assistant Director for Student & Alumni Engagement for the Energy Initiative
The Nicholas School of the Environment
Stanback Environmental Internships (PAID and open only to Duke Students)
Contact: nicholas-stanback@duke.edu, Stanback Staff
The Ruby
Careers in Advocacy through Film & Media
Contact: amy.unell@duke.edu, Director, Arts Engagement & Partnerships
John Hope Franklin Center
State Department Careers
Contact: DirMidAtlantic@state.gov, Diplomat in Residence Sebron "CB" Toney