Elliott School Graduate Student Services

’s Elizabeth Lusk, Senior Academic Advisor! Elizabeth is a native of Northern Virginia who enjoys creative projects, listening to audiobooks (especially Brene Brown), and binge-watching her favorite TV shows. Elizabeth is always game to fangirl over Gilmore Girls, Harry Potter, or NCIS and loves a good stand-up comedy special! She’s the mom of two young kiddos that she shares with her partner, Brandon.

Elizabeth works with students whose last name begins with N-Z. She is always up to talk trivia (the more random, the better) or assist you with charting a path to academic success! As a self-proclaimed “higher-ed nerd”, supporting students is her passion so she is excited to meet with you throughout your journey! You can email her or schedule an appointment on Calendly.

Are you interested in a career in peacebuilding? Apply for the USIP Visiting Student Scholars program! This program provides opportunities for current Elliott School graduate students to gain direct work experience in the peacebuilding field while supporting USIP program teams. Accepted students will be matched with a USIP team and work 20 hours each week from January 21st to May 6th, 2025. Depending on the programmatic team’s needs, this position may require students to work from USIP’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Applications CLOSE on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at midnight.

’s Ainara, our Program Associate for International Education! Ainara was born in Madrid, Spain, but moved to the U.S. at 8 years old. Ainara was raised in Queens, NYC, and has also lived in the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Asheville, North Carolina, and Athens, Greece. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in International Education from GSEHD. She enjoys cycling, running, yoga, hiking, and trying new vegan recipes and restaurants. Feel free to stop by the GSS office and talk with her about your study abroad interests, and about our international internship grants, events coming up, and study abroad partners. She looks forward to chatting with you more about your travels, academic interests, and long-term goals.

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’s Briana, our Career and Academic Advisor! Briana grew up in Delaware but has lived in six different states. She moved to the DMV in January 2021 and loves trying all of the new restaurants, museums, workout classes, concerts, and sporting events the area has to offer. Lover of all animals, especially her two cats that bring her so much joy. If you have cute pictures of your pet, please show her. Briana is an alum of the University of Delaware and Wilmington University where she found her passion for working in education. She looks forward to making connections with ESIA students through advising, career coaching, or even just stopping by to chat!

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Check out this weeks TOP 5 Jobs promoted by APSIA:
1) User Research Associate with UNDP in Armenia
2) Essential Needs Analyst with the World Food Programme in Rome
3) External Affairs Officer with the World Bank in Rome
4) International Consultant with UNICEF in New York
5) Student Trainee in Foreign Affairs with the U.S. Department of State in D.C.
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Happy Tuesday!!
Check out this weeks Top 5 Jobs promoted by APSIA:
1) Young Professionals Program with NATO in Europe and North America
2) External Affairs Associate, Digital with the World Bank in Washington, DC
3) Youth and Adolescent Mobilization Consultant with UN Women- Remote
4) Program Assistant with the Institute for Sustainable Communities -Remote
5) Partnerships and Sustainable Finance Internship with the Pan American Development Foundation in Washington, DC To find out more about opportunities not in handshake click the link in our bio!

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Ready to take your studies to Asia? 🌏✨

From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of South Korea, explore diverse cultures, learn new languages, and expand your global perspective.

Whether you’re diving into local history or exploring modern innovations, this experience will stay with you forever!

📅 Don’t wait—applications are due by October 1st! Start your adventure today.

Dreaming of studying abroad in Latin America? 🌎✨

Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in rich cultures, vibrant cities, and incredible landscapes!

Whether you’re practicing your Spanish, diving into local history, or exploring natural wonders, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! 🌍✈️

📅 Deadline to apply: October 1st – don’t wait, apply now!

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🌍✨ Study Abroad Applications are Open! ✈️

Dreaming of exploring new cultures and gaining international experience? Now’s your chance! 🌏📚 Applications for our Study Abroad Program are officially open!

🚨 Deadline to apply: October 1st 🚨

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons, meet new people, and enhance your education in a global setting! Make a study abroad advising appointment with GSS to learn more!