Fordham IPED

On April 16, Fordham IPED proudly presented the John F. Hurley, S.J. Commendation to Denise Tollinche in recognition of her dedication to philanthropy, sustainable development, and the mission of Catholic Relief Services.

With experience in global grantmaking, donor engagement, and development research, Denise’s work has advanced initiatives in education, public health, agriculture, energy, gender equity, and climate change. Her commitment to service and global impact reflects the values embodied by Fr. John F. Hurley, S.J. and the Fordham University community.

Congratulations, Denise!

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Denise Tollinche Receives the John F. Hurley, S.J. Commendation Fordham IPED honored Denise Tollinche with the John F. Hurley, S.J. Commendation for her leadership in philanthropy and sustainable development.

On April 16, Fordham IPED proudly honored Mr. Jason Endaya (IPED ’10), Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist for Asia at Catholic Relief Services, as this year’s Swanstrom-Baerwald Award recipient.

With nearly two decades of humanitarian experience supporting development and emergency programming across Asia and beyond, Jason’s career reflects a deep commitment to international peace, development, and service to vulnerable communities around the world.

The Swanstrom-Baerwald Award celebrates members of the Fordham University community who exemplify leadership through the promotion of faith, justice, and global development. We are proud to recognize Jason’s outstanding contributions and continued impact in the humanitarian field.

Congratulations, Jason!

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FORDHAM | IPED Honoring Jason Endaya at the 2026 Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony | FORDHAM | IPED ✅ → Academic Honoring Jason Endaya at the 2026 Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony The Swanstrom-Baerwald Award honors members of the Fordham community who exemplify service through the promotion of international peace and development. This year’s Swanstrom-Baerwald Award recognizes Jason L. Endaya,...

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Current Issues in Development is a student-run newsletter of Fordham University’s IPED program.

Our Spring 2026 issue features:

• Meg Gardinier on global children’s rights

• Trevor Cox on U.S. and Chinese FDI

• Claire Bodger on religion and vaccine hesitancy

• Dr. Robert Derrell on global macroeconomic trends

Explore the latest IPED insights on development and policy.

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Fordham IPED Current Issues in Development – Spring 2026 IPED’s Current Issues in Development (Spring 2026) features insights on FDI, children’s rights, vaccine hesitancy, and global macro trends.

Sydney Clapham (Fordham IPED 2027) is a community program coordinator for the Fordham Road Business Improvement District.

Her main responsibilities include monitoring policies that affect local businesses, planning events, managing social media engagement, and conducting business outreach.

During her time with the BID, she has helped boost social media engagement by 50% and has begun creating videos that highlight local businesses.

She has also gained valuable experience in supporting the growth of businesses in the Bronx and utilizing tools such as Pacer AI to enhance business development.

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Sydney Clapham's (IPED 2027) Work as a Program Coordinator for the Fordham Road BID Sydney Clapham, a Fordham Road BID coordinator, supports local Bronx businesses through outreach, events, and social media growth, boosting engagement by 50%.

Khulan Battulga (Fordham IPED 2027), a Presidential Fellow, works with Spes Nova. Spes Nova is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive development across low-income communities worldwide.

Through her role, she collaborates with students to connect with artisans in developing countries, helping identify products, build partnerships, and develop market strategies. She also works with the Fordham University Spes Nova Club to bring these products to campus, creating real market access for artisans while promoting fair and sustainable trade.

Her work continues to bridge global communities and support economic opportunity through inclusive development.

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Khulan Battulga (IPED 2027) - Spes Nova NGO Internship Khulan Battulga, a Presidential Fellow at Fordham University, works with Spes Nova—a nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive development across low-income communities worldwide.

Cassidy Fawcett (IPED 2026) presented her research on foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic inequality in Francophone Africa at the Fifth CISEPS Annual Workshop 2026 at the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Supported by Fordham IPED, this milestone experience allowed her to engage with leading scholars in economic inequality and public finance.

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Cassie Fawcett (IPED '26) Presents at CISEPS Conference Cassie presented her research on foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic inequality in Francophone Africa at the Fifth CISEPS Annual Workshop 2026 at the University of Milano-Bicocca

Global Briefs is a student-run newsletter of Fordham’s IPED program.

Our Winter 2026 issue features:

• Marcelo T. LaFleur (UN DESA) on global development
• Adriana Curto on migration attitudes in Turkey
• Tymber Felts on NATO and climate security
• Dr. Sarah Lockhart on migration policy and global cooperation

Explore the latest IPED insights on global policy and development.

Fordham IPED Global Briefs – Winter 2026 IPED’s Global Briefs (Winter 2026) features insights on development, migration in Turkey, NATO climate policy, and UN research.

Join us this Thursday, April 16 at 5:30pm at the Keating Hall First Floor Auditorium, Fordham Rose Hill Campus, for the IPED Swanstrom-Baerwald Ceremony.

We’re proud to honor Mr. Jason Endaya (IPED ’10), Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist for Asia at Catholic Relief Services, for his outstanding contributions to international peace and development.

The Swanstrom-Baerwald Award celebrates alumni who exemplify excellence in the service of faith and global impact.

Don’t miss this inspiring evening as we continue a legacy rooted in leadership, service, and over a decade of collaboration between Fordham IPED and CRS.

IPED students engaged in a dynamic month of learning this March.

On March 20, students visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of their International Economic Policy course, exploring the evolution of global trade through historical artifacts.

On March 30, students attended “The Future of International Cooperation” panel in partnership with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, featuring distinguished speakers and a discussion on the changing landscape of global cooperation.

Experiences like these continue to connect classroom learning with real-world insights.

IPED March Events: MET Visit and Panel on the Future of International Cooperation IPED students explored global trade at the MET and attended a panel on the future of international cooperation, connecting history with today’s policy challenges.