Friedman community members leverage their diplomatic, military, and NGO experiences when leading international development and humanitarian efforts. Some work behind the scenes with aid policy and strategy, while others serve on the front lines of program implementation and aid delivery. Still others contribute expertise to research, assessment, and evaluation with a focus on continual improvement. They make a difference in international public health agencies such as WHO, USAID, Oxfam International, and the World Food Programme in positions ranging from Nutrition Consultant and Public Health Advisor to International Research Analyst and Food Security Advisor. 

Resource Spotlight: Boston Network for International Development (BNID) Organization Directory

Looking for an internship, volunteer opportunity, or full-time job? The Boston Network for International Development (BNID) offers a helpful directory with more than 250 Boston-area organizations focused on international development.

View the BNID Directory

Categories include:

Advocacy
Africa
Arts
Asia

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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How to Become a Change Agent

Organizations can benefit from “change agents”—people who rethink, redesign, and restructure the way things work from within. Whether they reimagine entire programs or introduce new systems and technologies, change agents cultivate bottom-up problem solving and informal leadership at their organizations.

This description of a …

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Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Ayache

Chief Sustainability Officer, National Milk Producers Federation

While at the Friedman School, Nicole earned her MS in Nutrition with a focus on Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.

1. What do you love about your job?

I feel honored and lucky …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Internship Spotlight: Grace Durant

Grace is a second-year FANPP student and spent her summer as a Supplier Responsibility and Sustainability Intern with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Read on to learn more about her experience!

In just a few sentences, please tell us about your summer …

By Alex Kaplan
Alex Kaplan Student Ambassador
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Day 2 Recap: Washington, DC Career Trip

Immerse yourself in Day 2 of the annual Friedman School Washington, DC Career Trip through the lens of second-year AFE student, Emily Stanislawzyk.

8:30am – Commencing our second day in the bustling setting of Washington D.C., we embarked on an early …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Featured Resources

Washington, DC Career Trip Application

The Friedman School is going to Washington, DC!

Join us over Spring Break for in-person visits to DC-based organizations to …

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Prior to your appointment, we strongly encourage you to utilize VMock and …