Our alumni work both domestically and internationally to tackle the biggest challenges to global development. They work as practitioners, analysts, and advisors for public, private, and nonprofit organizations across a wide variety of sectors.
Many alumni stay engaged with GHD and provide mentorship to current students through GHD’s Alumni Mentorship Program, which launched in the fall of 2017. Interested students are connected with volunteer alumni who share similar professional interests.
Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Maurice Sayinzoga, GHD ’17
Read more about Maurice’s current role at the United Nations Foundation and his GHD experience!

Alumni Spotlight: Shane Mulligan, GHD ’17
GHD ’17 Alum Shane Mulligan shares about the coffee company he started, his non-traditional career path, and advice for current and future GHD students.

Alumni Spotlight: Peter Cook, GHD ’14
What does GHD mean to you? Peter Cook, GHD’14, shares how being an alumni mentor with GHD has enhanced his professor experience post-graduation.

Alumni Spotlight: Eugenia Valdez Tamayo, GHD’16
What does GHD mean to you? Eugenia Valdez Tamayo, GHD’16, shares how the Global Human Development Program expanded her understanding of private sector participation in development.

Alumni Spotlight: Marion Abboud, GHD’17
What does GHD mean to you? Marion Abboud, GHD’17, shares how the Global Human Development Program challenged her to think practically about development solutions.

Alumni Spotlight: Jake Wheeler, GHD’14
What does GHD mean to you? Jake Wheeler, GHD’14, reflects on his experiences and challenges during his time at the Global Human Development Program.