The #NatSecGirlSquad Newsletter - April 22nd, 2024
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Get excited for Monday, April 29th NatSecGirlSquad Info Session, this Zoom Session is on Submitting Original Written Work. This will be an event you won’t want to miss, don’t forget to Register here! Explore the array of exciting upcoming events and remarkable job prospects.
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All the submission, share, and access links in one place
Upcoming Community Events:
April 29: NatSecGirlSquad Info Session on Submitting Original Written Work. Virtual - Monday, April 29 from 11:30am to 12:30pm ET. Register here!
April 29: Save the date! Join us and our partners INTERPOL, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada on April 29 for the first #GlobalChemCongress webinar of the year, which is focused and the first ever on gender diversity and inclusivity in chemical security. Hear from chemical security experts from around the globe as they engage in dialogue with each other and the audience about being a female leader in the chemical security space. Contact chemcongress@interpol.int for more information.
May 7: Grad School focused on Global Development and Conflict Resolution
May 7: SCSP AI Expo for National Competitiveness (FREE EVENT), 10:00 AM at the Washington, DC Convention Center. Register Here
May 9: Grad School focused on Social Justice, Human Rights, and Law
May 10: The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts is excited to invite you to join a free virtual panel! Friday, May 10th, 12:00 pm EDT. RSVP Here
May 10: Every month, APSIA offers an introductory webinar with best practices in
applying for graduate school. We will answer questions about: selecting a graduate program, preparing an application, paying for school, career opportunities, and more! Find the full list at www.apsia.org/events
May 17: RAND Policy Intensive: National Security. Public Service Employees and Fellows: $350 (discounted rate General Tuition: $1000 (scholarships available). Priority application deadline is April 1. The final application deadline is April 14.
May 19 - 21: Foreign Policy For American 2024 Annual Leadership Summit. Referral Code: KB. POC: Summit@FP4America.org / Register here!
June 4: Every month, APSIA offers an introductory webinar with best practices in
applying for graduate school. We will answer questions about: selecting a graduate program, preparing an application, paying for school, career opportunities, and more! Find the full list at www.apsia.org/events
June 13: Cyber Civil Defense Summit 2024 Foundation in Washington DC. From 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Register Here!
June 21: The Benjamin Tallmadge Dinner by Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation. Purchase Tickets Here.
June 25 - 28: Joint Women's Leadership Symposium by the Sea Services Leadership Association. Registration is now open!
July 26: One-stop-shop to meet dozens of top schools of international affairs and policy at the online APSIA Graduate School Fair. Whether you’ve just started your search or have a shortlist in mind, representatives of APSIA’s top international affairs and public policy graduate schools can help you navigate the admissions process. Learn more at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/apsia/e/zqpMp
Find More Events: https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events
Speaking Opportunities
#NSGPod
The #NSGPod is looking for guests! A great opportunity to highlight your work, dig into a topic or issue you want to speak on, and building your speaking and media skills. Sign Up
Event Requests
Looking for a panelist or event speaker? Look no further than #NatSecGirlSquad! In addition to using the Listserv and Herd Mentality, submit a request for Newsletter inclusion to the #NatSecGirlSquad Operations Team.
Media Inquiries
On a deadline? The Ops Team is always standing by to help connect the media with #NatSecGirlSquad members with relevant expertise. You can reply directly to this newsletter or send an email to media@unicornstrategies.com .
Publishing Opportunities
#NatSecGirlSquad is opening the floodgates (we hope!) to publish original work from the Community, beginning 6 May! Learn more about the submission guidelines here and join us on April 29th for a virtual information session on the process!
#NatSecGirlSquad Members in the News and Making Moves
Caitlin Dallaire, Peacekeeping Advisor at the State Department was on High-Heeled Diplomacy!
Alexandra Helfgott and Kate Bell are both celebrating some big graduate school acceptances and well-deserved scholarship offers. Yay!
Cara Abercrombie was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Acquisition!
Valerie Kennedy spoke at the UN Security Council, walking the group through dramatic evidence of state-led money laundering and follow on crimes. Her presentation drew intense scrutiny from the Russian delegation, bringing the Ukrainian-American one step closer to her 2024 goal of being PNG’d by Putin. Slava Ukraini!
#NSGPod
Dr. Paul Angelo joined
to talk the future of US security assistance through the lens of the past - with some help from his new book From Peril to Partnership: US Security Assistance and the Bid to Stabilize Colombia and Mexico
2024 Resume Book
Add your resume to the Community Resume Book and get yourself in front of hiring managers at federal agencies like CISA, State Department, DIA, and NGA, mission-driven businesses like Anduril, BAE, Guidehouse, and TRM Labs, and be top-of-mind for various opportunities and recommendations directly from the #NatSecGirlSquad Team.