NSEP Connect!

In this episode Mr. Joshua-Rand Castillo a former Boren scholar to China will discuss his experience transitioning from Active Duty Military to the field of International Development. We will also discuss perspectives on transitioning between sectors within federal government, how best to leverage your Boren experience and hiring authorities to hiring officials.

The NSEP Service Team is excited to launch the "Boren Around the World" podcast series. Stay tuned for more episodes coming up!

In this episode we speak with Mr. Scott Weidmann, the Deputy Director of the Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program. Scott discusses his experience hiring Boren Scholars and Fellows and shares his perspective as a supervisor hiring and onboarding prospective candidates.

In this episode, we discuss experiences joining and being successful in the Military with Mr. Larry Rentz. Larry is a 28-year Military Police Army Officer and Former Department Chair and Professor of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC) at the University of Maryland.

In this episode Mr. Joshua-Rand Castillo will discuss his experience transitioning from Active Duty Military to the field of International Development. We will also discuss perspectives on transitioning between sectors within federal government, how best to leverage your Boren experience and hiring authorities to hiring officials.

In this episode, we will hear from Mr. Anu Gupta, the Founder & CEO of “Be More America.” Anu is a sought-after expert in breaking bias, adult learning and psychosocial well-being. We will discuss topics around racial and gender bias and how to better understand unconscious bias in order to be a bridge builder.

In this episode, we’ll hear from Dr. Cerise Vablais, a clinical psychologist. Dr. Vablais has published a weekly tip sheet at the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic called “Staying Sane in Insane Times” where she discusses how to take care of your physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health during uncertain times.

In this episode, Dr. Valery Perry discusses her experience working in the Western Balkans in Conflict-Resolution. Her focus is on postwar political dynamics, good governance and social reconstruction. Throughout this episode, Valery will discuss her work in the field of Conflict Resolution, her recent Book: Extremism and Violent Extremism in Serbia and on being an academic practitioner.

In this episode, we will discuss the intersections of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Travel with Mr. Paul Domjan. Paul is an independent strategy and growth consultant. He also recently published a book: Chain Reaction-How Blockchain Will Transform the Developing World. Paul discusses his experience backpacking through Africa with his family, his journey to the field of business and entrepreneurship and how the power of travel can facilitate powerful insights for career growth.

In this episode, we will discuss the topic of belonging and reverse culture shock when trying to adapt to a changing environment. Ms. Jenna Lindake Heavenrich, a Boren Scholar to Japan and Shansi Fellow to India, will discuss experiences and perspectives adapting to different roles and lifestyles whilst abroad. Jenna also discusses creative career solutions while abroad, particularly for military spouses.