IIEP-EXEC Networking Series

Executive Circle–Student Networking Events

Meet Elliott School alumni and friends of IIEP who have built careers across international economics, finance, trade, development, consulting, law, public policy, business, and related fields.

IIEP Executive Circle Student Networking Events "IIEP EXEC" give top GW students the opportunity to speak directly with Executive Circle members — alumni, parents, and friends of the Institute who want to connect with students. Many were once in students’ shoes and now serve in senior roles around the world. 

What to expect. Events may include small-group lunches, receptions, speed networking rounds, and informal conversations. These events foster connections between GW Students and its esteemed alumni, and provide a chance for GW's top students to gain insight into various career pathways and begin their post-graduation executive education.

What you will gain. Students can ask questions, hear about different career paths, learn from professional experiences, and build confidence speaking with alumni and practitioners.

Who should join. These events are open to GW students and select recent alumni interested in international economics, global affairs, finance, trade, development, consulting, law, public policy, business, and related fields.

Past IIEP-EXEC Sessions:

2025-2026 Academic Year

IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, September 4, 2025
● Speaker: Maxmillian Angerholzer

IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, October 3, 2025
● Speakers: Lisa Schroeter, Nick Pistentis, Erik Kiefel, Frank Wong, Ranjani Sankaran

IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, October 23, 2025
● Speaker: Ranjani Sankaran

IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, February 19, 2026
● Speaker: Lisa Schroeter

IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Rounds & Reception, March 23, 2026

2024-2025 Academic Year

1: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, September 20, 2024
● Speakers: Frank Wong, Lisa Schroeter

2: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, October 22, 2024
● Speakers: Lisa Schroeter, James Berger, Erik Kiefel

3: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, November 14, 2024
● Speaker: Erik Kiefel

4: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, January 31, 2025
● Speakers: Lisa Schroeter and featuring Nicole Bivens Collinson, Brenda Smith, and Rebecca Gudicello

5: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, April 1, 2025
● Speakers: Lisa Schroeter, Carl Richardson, Andrew Brown, Karl Wachter, Sarah Hirsch, Daniel Forman, as well as Paul Faulkner.

6: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, April 8, 2025
● Speaker: Ergem Senyuva Tohumcu

7: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, April 24, 2025
● Speaker: James Quigley

2023-2024 Academic Year

1: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, January 24, 2024
● Speakers: Ray Brimble

2: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, January 26, 2024
● Speakers: James Berger & Lisa Schroeter

3: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, March 1, 2024
● Speakers: Anthony Yu

4: IIEP-EXEC Student Networking Event, March 26, 2024
● Speakers: Carl Richardson, Paul Faulkner, Walter Vester, Lisa Schroeter, Jim Wodarski, Walter Vester, Karl Wachter, Jim Quigley