NATURALIZED CITIZENS REPRESENTING THE U.S. ON THE WORLD STAGE

In partnership with the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, we had the privilege of welcoming distinguished individuals who have served as United States Ambassadors, Ministers, and Officers to share about their experiences in the Foreign Service.

The program took place on September 17, which coincided with the annual celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

WATCH THE CONVERSATION HERE

CAREER SKILLS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

An exceptional group of senior-level professionals who are members of the Association of Women in International Trade joined us on October 13 to share advice on everything from securing your first job to growing your career.  The discussion was fruitful and encouraging to our resident scholars preparing to begin exciting careers around the world.

WATCH THE CONVERSATION HERE

COLIN H. KAHL ON
U.S. FOREIGN POLICY

Colin Kahl, Co-Director and Steven C. Házy Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, joined us for an engaging conversation on the current and future state of U.S. foreign policy. 

The program was off the record, however, resident scholars, alumni, and Board members learned a vast amount about what the next few years of foreign policy may look like under what will soon be President-elect Biden's Administration.

HIS EXCELLENCY YOUSEF AL OTAIBA, AMBASSADOR OF THE UAE TO THE US

On October 19 International Student House was joined by His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, who participated in a lively and interesting conversation with resident scholars and alumni about serving in Washington, DC, and of course - the Abraham Accords.

Steve Clemons, Editor at Large of The Hill moderated the conversation.

WATCH THE CONVERSATION HERE

U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY OUTLOOK

We were pleased to welcome Mary DeRosa, Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and former Deputy Counsel to the President and National Security Council Legal Adviser in the Obama Administration to share about the law and U.S. national security, and what the incoming Administration of President-elect Biden will need to be preparing for.

WATCH THE CONVERSATION HERE

HAOFENG TANG, 2017-2019

In Dupont Circle on a snowy day.

Haofeng (Ed) Tang, a resident of Shanghai, China, has a long history with International Student House. Prior to joining us in Washington, DC, he stayed at the International House in Philadelphia while completing his undergraduate studies at Drexel University.  He joined us in Washington, DC while studying at the Institute of World Politics, and also attended Harvard Business School.

Connecting with a fellow International Student House alumnus.

While with us at the House, Ed was highly active in not only the International Student House community by joining our hosted lectures and cultural events, but also volunteered with the Belmont House, the Congressional Club, and the Metropolitan Police Department.

Ed currently lives in Shanghai and most recently worked with Uniqlo, directly following a role with Fast Retailing Co., Ltd, a Fortune 500 Japanese company. Ed is also a Regional Advisor at APAPA-Ohio and a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.

ISABEL NIETO TOUS, 2020

"I am Isabel, from Spain, and I lived at ISH during the months of February and March of 2020, while I was interning at the spanish embassy in Washington DC. My time at the house was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic but during my stay I made wonderful friendships with people from all around the globe.