PAF News
PAFs Discuss Fundraising and Leadership in Philanthropy with PAF Alumna Heather Malkin Nesle
During the weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 25th, the PAFs had the pleasure of speaking with and learning from Heather Malkin Nesle, CCAS BA ’97, GWSB MTA ’99, who is currently the President of the New York Life Foundation.
PAFs Launch Cross-Departmental Grassroots Advocacy Grant Competition
This semester, second-year PAF Katie Wynne and first-year PAF Marisa Cordon launched Campaigning for Change, a new cross-departmental initiative to teach participants about community organizing and advocacy.
On Perspective as a Professional Development Competency
During the weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 28th, I presented on the professional development competency of Perspective.
PAFs reflect on experiences made possible by the PAF Professional and Academic Development Fund
Check out our graduating PAFs’ reflections on how they used the PAF Professional and Academic Development Fund, made possible by generous gifts from alumni to support their involvement with events by the UN Foundation and GW’s Research Days!
Time Management tips from our Professional Development Advisor
During our last time management tip, PAF Professional Development Advisor Mae Cooper discussed how to distinguish between the urgency and importance of activities in our work and personal lives.
Alex’s Trail Recommendations
Zinhle Hosts Film Screening in Paris, During Short-Term Abroad
In Zinhle's final semester at GW, she signed up for the “Globalization in the Media” short-term abroad course through the School of Media and Public Affairs program. With the support of the PAF Professional and Academic Development Fund, she participated in the course in Paris, France, over spring break.
Marcus teaches GW Medicine Residents and Interns about Health Disparities in D.C.
Over winter break, Marcus was offered an incredible academic opportunity to teach a course entitled “Washington, D.C. through a Medical Lens” to over 100 GW Internal Medicine residents and interns.
PAFs' Alternative Spring Breaks
Over spring break, Alec, Marisa, Max, and Zunara had the opportunity to serve domestically and internationally as Learning Partners for GW’s Alternative Service Breaks program, with issues ranging from disaster relief and sustainability, to animal rights and homelessness.
A Conversation on Problem-Solving and Creativity with GW Board Chair Nelson Carbonell
Nelson Carbonell, Chair of the GW Board of Trustees, joined the PAF weekly meeting on Tuesday, March 7th for a discussion on problem-solving and creativity.
Marcus on Self Knowledge
Katie on Managing Up
At Spring Training we discussed how to effectively manage up. Following the 70/20/10 model, which posits that professional development takes place through 70% personal experiences, 20% learning from others, and 10% direct education, the training included a brief presentation, simulations, and small group discussions.
Professional Development Advising Transition
The PAF Program is excited to welcome Mae Cooper as our new Professional Development Advisor, joining Toby Davidow and the rest of the PAF Advising Team in guiding the career and professional development activities for fellows. Although we are excited welcome Mae, it is a bittersweet moment, as we bid “farewell” to Sara Melita who served as the founding Professional Development Advisor for the PAF program.
A Message from Joe Bondi
This spring, the current PAF cohorts are striving to once again reach 100% participation for philanthropic giving to GW by the annual PAF Commencement Reception on May 19th and they have upped the ante by challenging the PAF alumni community to match their efforts, cohort-by-cohort.
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