Congratulations to Professor Erwin Tiongson who was awarded the Gerald M. Mara Faculty Mentoring Award. This award recognizes a faculty member at Georgetown who exemplifies the spirit of cura personalis or “care for the entire person” in aiding the academic and professional development of graduate students.
Professor Tiongson is currently both the Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and Concentration Chair for International Development for the Masters of Science in Foreign Service; as well as the instructor for GHDP 506 (Evaluation of Programs and Projects) and program mentor for Global Human Development students. He will also be transitioning to join GHD full time as the new Deputy Director in fall 2019.
Professor Tiongson has the rare ability to make you feel both truly comfortable and inspired at the same time. His intentional inclusivity and empathy go beyond just being an exceptional teacher – he motivates us to be better practitioners for the populations we serve.” – Alexandra Muñoz (GHD ’20)
“Dr. Tiongson can be perfectly summed up by his own quote: “I always take the emotional curve of the lecture into consideration”. His dedication to teaching is exemplary, and he is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure his students are getting the most out of his classes.” – Zaki Zakaria (GHD ’20)
Congratulations and thank you for all of the care, mentorship, and opportunities you facilitate, Professor Tiongson!