Career Impact
SIT Graduate Institute alumni are educators, diplomats, nonprofit leaders, health professionals, human rights champions, researchers, consultants, innovators and more. What unites them is the foundational expertise acquired during their time at SIT. Our experiential approach centers on learning to create change by engaging directly with the people who are most impacted by the world’s most critical global issues. We take immense pride in the impact our alumni make across diverse fields.
The diverse experiences shared within the SIT community, coupled with the specialized programs, have not only enhanced my professional preparedness but have also enriched my personal growth and ability to contribute meaningfully to broader issues.
Dr. Justin D. Bibee, MA in Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation
Where are they now?
Regardless of their chosen degree, our alumni go on to be change makers focused on addressing critical global issues.
OUR GRADUATES WORK AT
PROFILES BY DISCIPLINE
Below are some examples listed by discipline of where our alumni are currently working. Click on each menu to expand and learn more. You can also find more detailed stories about our alumni and their careers on our blog HERE.
Climate & Environment
Amber Garrard
Current Job: Director of Yale Office of Sustainability,
Yale University
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Sustainable Development
Capstone: Is Achieving Sustainability Possible Through Institutions Of Higher Education?
Matthew Johnson
Current Job: Chapter Deputy Director, Sierra Club
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Sustainable Development
Capstone: Austin, Texas? Policy Recommendations For Retrofitting Existing Buildings
Development & Inequality
Jarred Haynes
Current Job: Independent Contractor and Project Coordinator, Ketchikan Indian Community Rural Status; Independent Contractor, Ocean and Earth Environmental Services
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Practice
Kate Trzaskos
Current Job: Executive Director, Downtown Brattleboro Alliance
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management
Education & Social Change
Liza Boffen-Yordanov
Current Job: Director of Advancement, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in TESOL
Jennifer Hanner
Current Job: International Relations Administrator and Designated School Official (DSO), The Los Angeles Film School
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in International Education
Jane Hoelker
Current Job: English Writing Instructor, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in TESOL
Capstone: The Affect of Writing on the Internet
Anita Tjan
Current Job: English Language Fellow in Türkiye, Public Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange – U.S. State Department English Language Program
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in TESOL
Global Health & Well-being
Yosefa Gilon
Current Job: Senior Program Manager for Global Health Education, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in International Education
Capstone: Building a Cohesive Residential Community at EF International Language Schools – Los Angeles: A Restructured Residence and Resident Advisor Manual
Identity & Human Resilience
Asma Ali Abunaib
Current Job: Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Champlain Valley School District in Vermont
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management
Justin Bibee
Current Job: Assistant Director, Refugee Resettlement, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation
Capstone: Expanding Access to Finance in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp: From Conceptualization to Implementation
Peace & Justice
Susie Belleci
Current Job: Director of the Center for Restorative Practices, Amherst College
SIT Degree: Master of Arts in Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation