Congratulations, Spring 2022 Graduates!

On May 6 and 7, thousands of students will receive their degrees and join the ranks of Georgia Tech alumni. The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is proud to celebrate all of its new graduates as they embark on their next steps.

Congratulations, Spring 2022 graduates! Know that you will always have a home in the Nunn School.

Meet some of our incredible graduates below.

B.S. in International Affairs and Modern Languages, minor in law, science, and technology

In her time at Tech, Boutwell was news editor and assistant life editor at the Technique, piccolo section leader in the Georgia Tech Marching Band, a member of the Global Social Entrepreneurship Vertically Integrated Project (VIP), and a team leader for GT 1000. She also studied abroad in the European Union and interned at the Carter Center with their democracy program. After graduation, she will begin working as an immigration specialist with SGR Law Firm in Atlanta.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

All of the opportunities for students! From research projects to study abroad programs and guest lectures, there is always something available to learn more about the world.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I think I will miss all of the students and professors at the Nunn School and Tech. Being around others who are interested in similar topics to me was always a positive experience and encouraged me to further pursue my passions.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I want to thank Vicki Birchfield, Eliza Markley, Kirk Bowman, and Rachel Whitlark for making my experience at Tech both memorable and meaningful.

B.S. in International Affairs, certificate in international business management

Horace has been involved in a number of extracurriculars during her undergraduate years, including Her Campus Media as senior editor, the VIP program, the African American Student Union, Black Students of Engineering, Black Student Recruitment Team, and United Nations Association. She also worked as an office assistant with Housing and Residence Life, is finishing a capstone project on global development, and spent a summer in Morocco, which she called “one of the best experiences of my life.”

After graduation, she will move to Houston, Texas to work in consulting at Accenture, where she interned last summer.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

I love the combination of science and technology that the curriculum offers, and how the Sam Nunn School encourages collaborating with professors for research.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I will miss my friends! I have truly found a home in my people, and my community. Community is so important, and I look forward to seeing what my friends continue to work on after we graduate.

B.S. in International Affairs, certificate in international business

Lee has participated in a multitude of activities outside of the classroom. She has served as vice president of philanthropy for the Student Alumni Association, vice president of marketing for Diversity in Business, marketing editor and contributor for the North Avenue Review, and business analyst for Consult Your Community. She also served on the Student Government Association’s joint sexual violence advisory committee and as a member of the GT Product Management Club. She also researched with Brian Woodall for two years, studying megaregions and resilience. Their paper will soon be published in the Regional Science Association International.

After graduation, Lee will start a position as a product manager at Expedia Group.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

My favorite thing about INTA has been learning about diverse perspectives and problem solving on a global scale.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I'll miss the welcoming and collaborative community at the Sam Nunn School, along with Georgia Tech as a whole.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I want to shoutout Brian Woodall for being so kind and passionate about his topic of study. Additionally, I really enjoyed Thomas Quartermain's class my freshman year, as it was the first time I got to learn about Korean history!

B.S. in International Affairs and Modern Languages (Spanish), minor in sports, society, and technology

Since coming to Tech, Nash has been an Ivan Allen College ambassador and initiatives intern with Georgia Tech Summer and Special Sessions. He has also participated in the Global Social Entrepreneurship VIP (where he worked with Rise Up and Care), the NATO Innovation Challenge, the BeeSnap VIP, the iGniTe Advisory Board, Spark Mentorship, and the Global Leadership Living Learning Community. He’ll be road tripping to Alaska after the semester ends.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

In a field where problems are so grand and complex, it has been incredible to study international affairs at the type of school which actually serves to fix them while surrounded by other students who have the desire to do just that.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

Learning something new, interesting, and worthy of discussion every day.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

Soccer and Global Politics! Kirk Bowman calls this “the most important class you’ll take at Tech.” It’s probably not my place to comment on that, but I can say that gaining a greater appreciation of the global game is truly the best way to connect with anyone from anywhere, and this class has forced me to think more deeply about societal developments than any other.

B.S. in International Affairs, minor in German

In her time at Tech, Pike has been an Ivan Allen College ambassador, an intern in the School of History and Sociology as administrative coordinator, and a member of Phi Mu sorority. She also worked in communications and marketing for start-ups as an intern for the Advanced Technology Development Center in Tech Square.

Right after graduation, she’ll be starting with ANTOnline as an account executive.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

I have really enjoyed the variety of courses offered as an international affairs major, as well as that I was able to cater my course selection to fit the area of study I enjoy the most!

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I will definitely miss the community found at Georgia Tech, and the incredible learning environment. Everyone here wants you to succeed and it's impossible not to feel that support.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

Taking international law with Jason Rich was integral in my current career journey. I loved his course, thoroughly enjoyed the content, and felt that I learned a lot. But, besides the course material, I also learned that maybe I did not want to go to law school like I had planned for so many years. His class opened my eyes to what law school — and what the life of an attorney — would entail, and I realized that it was much different than I had assumed. I look back on his class now and am incredibly grateful and lucky to have enjoyed it as much as I did, while also learning so much more than the required curriculum.

B.S. in International Affairs and Modern Languages (Spanish), minor in law, science, and technology

Reed is the president of the Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board and a student assistant with the research security department at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. He also spent the semester interning with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs. He plans to work as a legal assistant for a year before applying to law school to study international law.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

Georgia Tech has done a fantastic job of using the technical aspect of the university to elevate the international affairs courses. I have had the opportunity to study intellectual property law both within the context of the United States and abroad. Having both a technical elective and computer science class as requirements has allowed me to utilize quantitative data to draw conclusions on current events and trends in international politics.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

Being surrounded by a community that accepts you wholeheartedly for who you are. People from vastly different specialties can rant about their passions and projects without fear that the other will not care or not understand enough to share their joy.

B.S. in Economics and International Affairs, minor in international business, language, and culture

Remy has been involved in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and the Global Leadership Living Learning Community as an undergraduate student. She will work at UPS Capital over the summer before returning to Tech for her master’s in Economics in Fall 2022.

M.S. in International Affairs

As a graduate student, Rousseau has been a teaching assistant and member of the Graduate Student Government Association. She also spent a semester in Singapore, where she said she “gained valuable cultural sensitivity and understanding.”

She’s also a recipient of the 2022 Presidential Management Fellowship, which she plans to use to work in intelligence or foreign affairs analysis after graduation.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

I've enjoyed the ability to broaden my horizons past just the typical liberal arts experience. I have more technical skills than I would have at a different school, and I think it's given me a considerable leg up when applying for jobs.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I'm going to miss the faculty and the friends I've made in my cohort. The best part about Tech is the people I've connected with along the way. I know these are people I will stay in touch with for quite a long time.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

Michael Salomone has been a constant in my graduate career, and I could not have done it without him. He has always encouraged me to be the best I can be, and I thank him for the opportunities he's given me.

B.S. in International Affairs and Modern Languages (French)

Sheldon has held several research positions in his time as a Tech student, including as a member of the NATO Innovation Challenge and as a research assistant to Rachel Whitlark and the Center for European and Transatlantic Studies with Vicki Birchfield. He also interned with the Consulate General of Belgium and Belgian-American Chapter of the South. After graduation, he will be headed up to Washington, D.C. to work as a government and public services analyst with Deloitte.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

The people!

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

Special thank you to Vicki Birchfield for believing in me since day one and for providing me with so many fabulous opportunities.

B.S. in International Affairs

Syed has been involved in a host of extracurriculars, including being a diversity, equity, and inclusion fellow, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a research mentor for GT Project ENGAGES, and the business director for Shifa Clinic Athens. He also researched with the Morehouse School of Medicine under the Satcher Health Leadership Institute of Mental Health Inequality. There, he focused on disparities in healthcare, specifically on the disproportionately higher rate of trauma in African American women.

After graduation, Syed plans to travel and apply to medical school.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

The people! I was always blown away by my peers and their analysis on global issues. Additionally, the international affairs department at Georgia Tech cultivates an environment where students are challenged to think critically and creatively. I know the skills I've developed here will make me a more well-rounded, globally conscious, and empathetic physician!

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I have enjoyed all my professors through the Nunn School, but I want to give a special shout out to Alberto Fuentes, Mikulas Fabry, and Brian Woodall!

B.S. in International Affairs and Modern Languages (Spanish), minor in global development

Since coming to Tech, Thomas has been an Ivan Allen College ambassador, as well as a member of Miracle at Georgia Tech and a social sorority. She also worked for the Carter Center Democracy Program, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean. After graduation, she plans on moving to Spain for eight months to teach English before heading to law school.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

I enjoy the small class sizes and intimacy of the program, specifically. I feel like I know most international affairs students in my graduating class, which is so awesome!

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I will definitely miss the IAC Ambassadors program and taking classes with INTA friends.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I really enjoyed taking comparative politics, political economy of development, soccer and global politics and my global development capstone course.

B.S. in International Affairs, certificate in military games, modeling, and scenarios

As an undergraduate student, Weston has been a member of the Student Government Association and Greek life, as well as conducted undergraduate research. She studied abroad in Rabat, Morocco with the Arabic Language for Business and Technology program, and she also spent two semesters in Washington, D.C. working for the Nuclear Threat Initiative and an intelligence agency within the Department of Defense.

After graduation, she’ll be moving back to D.C. to work as an intelligence analyst consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

Having interned in D.C., the most unique thing about the INTA program at the Nunn School is the STEM focus and engineering "fix it" mindset that is applied to our liberal arts studies. The military modeling certificate has allowed me to stand out as a competitive applicant in defense-heavy jobs, and the skills I've learned as a practical, solution-oriented thinker have absolutely separated me from students from more traditional international relations programs. The small size and commitment of Nunn School professors to students is unmatched, and I would have to say that has been my favorite aspect of the program.

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I am really going to miss being surrounded by the talent of the graduate and undergraduate programs. I am constantly in awe of the intelligence and progressiveness of my peers and the collaborative environment of the Nunn School. My biggest growth has come from being pushed to think deeper by other students, and I'm really going to miss that dynamic after I graduate.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I would not be where I am today were it not for Lawrence Rubin, Adam Stulberg, and retired Gen. Philip Breedlove. Rubin has been one of my biggest supporters and encouragers since my freshman fall semester, helping me professionally and taking me on as a research assistant. Both Stulberg and Gen. Breedlove were instrumental in introducing me to influential leaders in the field, and my intelligence internship would not have happened without Gen. Breedlove being in my corner. I'm absolutely a product of the Nunn School community, and I am so thankful.

B.S. in International Affairs, minor in psychology

In her time at Tech, Williams has been involved with JumpStart and Students Coalition for Education. Upon receiving her degree, she will be moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma to teach elementary school with Teach for America.

What has been your favorite thing about international affairs at Tech?

Learning all of the history and influences that have led the world toward how it is today. Learning what makes each of us different and using that to evoke change is a powerful thing!

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I’m going to miss walking around campus. It has been consistently beautiful and inviting since the day I took my first college tour. Walking around and just breathing in the campus air always made me feel better.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

Stephanie Jackson for being a great mentor over the last three years and staying on top of me. Honestly most of the staff that I have encountered are great. Each teacher I had an interaction with gave me a piece of advice or taught me something I will carry with me forever.

M.S. in International Security

In her time on campus, Winstead has been a graduate research assistant for the sustainable megaregions research project, a student assistant for the Nunn School, and a member of the Georgia Tech color guard. She also studied abroad in the European Union and said that Vicki Birchfield and Eliza Markley were “amazing instructors and tour guides.”

What will you miss most about the Nunn School, and Tech as a whole?

I will miss the people the most! I have made such great friends in the Nunn School, have learned so much from all my professors, and had the pleasure of getting to know the Nunn School staff when working as a student assistant. The people are what I appreciate the most about the school and what I will remember long after I leave.

Are there any Nunn School classes, faculty, and/or staff that you want to shout out?

I would like to specifically shout out Brian Woodall, whom I've had the pleasure of working with as his graduate research assistant. I have really enjoyed working with him and the rest of the sustainable megaregions research team, and I really admire his kindness and his enthusiasm for the work he does.