Meet Our Spotlighted Individuals

Smith says the coolest part of his job is working with the scientists and engineers "who bring nuclear safeguards, treaty verification, satellite sensors, nuclear waste handling, and so much more from concept to reality."

Azizi was named one of the Alumni Association 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.

"My degree equipped me with a pragmatic, policy-oriented problem-solving framework that also appreciates the role of science and technology in foreign affairs — a unique asset of a Georgia Tech international affairs education."

Poole is completing a fellowship program at the National Nuclear Security Administration.

"The policy landscape for immigration is constantly in flux, providing learning and problem-solving opportunities on a daily basis," Westly says.

Amanda Shojaee is the co-founder of In Good Company, an organization that helps hospitality companies hire and employ people with disabilities.

Oh works with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the laws and policies they work on champion business.

Arnab Das is the deputy commissioner for administration at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings in New York City, where he leads administrative functions for the agency.

Alexious Butler is the 2023 Sam Nunn School of International Affairs Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

Kehoe works to prevent A.I. from learning the wrong patterns and taking over the world.