trachtenberg school of public policy and public administration
Chris Edwards (MPA 1996) Tony Guerrero (MPA 2006)
Chris Edwards currently serves as President of Zoetic Enterprises, Tony Guerrero recently relocated to San Antonio, where he serves
Inc in support of the military base in Djibouti, Africa In 2005, he as the Anti-Money Laundering Manager for USAA
returned to active duty for a short tour as the Chief of Staff for
Commander, Navy Region SW Asia (CNRSWA); during the tour Peter Gudritz (MPP 2008)
Mr Edwards began the process of transitioning the base from Peter Gudritz is working as a Policy Analyst for the Wildlife
the Marines to the Navy and oversaw the completion of the Conservation Society, a global conservation organization that
transition after his tour ended He has been stationed in Bahrain, also manages all the New York City zoos and aquariums
Djibouti, and Stuttgart, and is now based in Naples, Italy He has
also traveled to Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sao Nathan Havey (MPP 2007)
Tome during the course of his employment Nathan Havey is involved with ResponsAbility X in Los Angeles
The organization seeks to inform citizens to watch what they buy
Brinille Ellis (MPA 1994) and do and to empower others to do the same
Brinille Ellis, pictured with President Obama on page 7, was recently
promoted to FS-02, the mid-level rank in the Foreign Service Andrew Hoffman (MPA 1998)
Andrew Hoffman is currently a senior analyst for the Department
Arvin Ganesan (MPA 2006) of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis He
Arvin Ganesan was recently appointed as the Deputy Associate is responsible for developing policies, plans, and strategies to
Administrator for Congressional Affairs at the EPA effectively integrate DHS’ intelligence components Mr Hoffman
has met DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano several times in this
Datuk Thomas George (MPA 1986) capacity He resides in Alexandria, Virginia
Datuk Thomas George has recently been appointed Secretary
General of the Ministry of Works, which is responsible for Ken Kero-Mentz (MPA 1998)
building public facilities and infrastructure in Malaysia He Ken Kero-Mentz began service as a Political Officer in the U S
previously served as Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Embassy in Sri Lanka in September, where he will cover issues
Resources for the government of Malaysia including trade, the environment, and health Mr Kero-Mentz
previously served in Rio de Janiero, Washington, D C (as
Frank Gómez (MPA 1982) the Greece desk officer), and in Baghdad Following those
Frank Gómez, Strategic Alliances Executive with Marketing assignments, he spent ten months in D C for intensive economics
and Public Affairs for the Educational Testing Service, has been training Mr Kero-Mentz was then based in Berlin for four years,
elected President of the Board of Trustees of the Washington- where he spent one year working at the German MFA as an
based Pan American Development Foundation (www padf org), Exchange Diplomat (following issues in Albania and Kosovo) and
his second time in this capacity The non-profit organization the remaining three years in the Embassy following arms control
creates public-private partnerships to assist the least advantaged and disarmament issues
people in Latin America and the Caribbean by implementing
appropriate solutions for sustainable development, promoting Carolyn Cleveland Klück (MPP 2007)
social investments, strengthening communities, and preparing Carolyn Cleveland Klück married Daniel Klück on August 8, 2009
for and responding to natural disasters in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Carolyn is currently a Program
Analyst at the Appalachian Regional Commission and Daniel is
Jessica Griffin (MPA 2008) an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom The couple
Jessica Griffin has been elected to serve as co-chair of the Young resides in Dupont Circle
Nonprofit Professionals Network of D C Ms Griffin will help
lead the Board of Directors to provide support, professional Jennifer Knobe (MPA 1996)
development, networking opportunities, and resources to Jennifer Knobe is currently serving as the Director of Admin-
over 3,600 young nonprofit professional members in the istration for ARZA, a national non-profit Zionist organization
metropolitan D C area championing activities that enhance Israel as a pluralistic, just,
and democratic state
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