125398_2009 - Fall Internship Applicants 090810LGP

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First Name Last Name Email 8/7/2009 Kathryn Bonesteel 8/7/2009 Brady Staples 8/7/2009 Lena Bell 2/3/2009 Ceyhun Emre Dogru 6/15/2009 Anna "Anya" Cherkasova [email protected] 6/14/2009 Mai-Anh Epperly [email protected] 5/15/2009 Michael Jaskiw [email protected] 6/7/2009 Sarmed Rashid [email protected] 6/15/2009 Crystal Stutes [email protected] 6/15/2009 Deke Kelley [email protected] 6/8/2009 Eleni Himaras [email protected] 6/14/2009 Reginald Thompson [email protected] 5/2/2009 Ross Worden [email protected] On Hold - Not submitted for BI 5/15/2009 Redford Hong [email protected] 5/6/2009 Matthew Berkeley [email protected] 3/30/2009 Catherine T.J. Montesano [email protected] 5/6/2009 Shu Yang [email protected] 6/15/2009 Frank Swigonski [email protected] 6/12/2009 Brendan Cherry [email protected] Pending (See Col L) Date Submitted [email protected]

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ActiveDate SubmittedFirst NameLast NameEmailPhoneLocationUniversityApplication NotesRequest Writing Sample YES/NOWriting Sample ReceivedSchedule Interview Approved / DeniedInterview NotesInterview DateInterview TimeProceed with Background check? Yes/NoApplication NotesApplication ReceivedDate Background Check SubmittedDate of Background Check ResponseBackground ApprovalNotifiedApplicant ResponseStart DateNotes8/7/09KathrynBonesteelMP: Don Recommendation... She will be paid, but I believe that is up to DonN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AUnconfirmedMP: Don Recommendation... She will be paid, but I believe that is up to Don8/7/09BradyStaplesMP: Fred's recommendation, ex Navy SealN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AUnconfirmedMP: Fred's recommendation, ex Navy Seal8/7/09LenaBellMeredith/George/Colin recommendation -- from AustraliaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AUnconfirmedMeredith/George/Colin recommendation -- from Australia2/3/09Ceyhun [email protected]+33(0)635202889Nice, FranceSummer 2009 Applicant. Start date did not work with summer schedule. Moved to FallN/AN/AN/AN/ATuesday, March 10, 200910:00 AMYesgive him an offer if he clears background - may not be able to enter the US. Please ask him what his travel availability is for the US3/13/093/11/094/24/09confirm w/AA for FallI have the multiple-entry visa of the United States which is valid until 2017. However, as we agreed on before, I will be able to start working by mid-July and not in May. (Due to my master studies commitment, I will be able to start working at Stratfor by mid-july and I will work at least three months. )MP-Please tell Ceyhun that mid-July is way too late of a start. Tell him that we will be ok with him Starting a Fall program, from September to mid-December.6/15/09Anna "Anya"[email protected](512) 217-3977Austin, TXUT AustinYes, great experience. Is Kyrgyz, speaks Russian. LBJ studentYes6/29/09Yup... InterviewFriday, July 17, 20095:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/3/098/4/098/6/09Approved8/31 - Pending confirmationMP: Send offer (8/7)6/14/[email protected](563) 271-3846Austin, TXUniversity of TexasYes. a little too humanitarian in focus but speaks arabicYes6/26/09Yessent confirmationWednesday, July 15, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request7/30/098/4/098/7/09Approved8/31 - Pending confirmationMP: Send offer (8/7)5/15/[email protected](216) 496 1309Cambridge, MAHarvard Collegepossibly overqualified; editor in chief of Harvard International Review; speaks Ukrainian, Russian and Spanish; done research on breakaway regions in FSU; possibly point of view would clash with our Eurasia team, but certainly highly qualifiedYes6/20/09ApprovedThursday, June 25, 20092:00 PMYessent Application/BI request7/15/098/4/098/6/09Approved8/31 - Pending confirmationMP: Send offer (8/7)6/7/[email protected], TXUniversity of Texas at AustinMP: This guy should definitely be scheduled an interview. He does not have to do an essay, he was already an intern here in the Fall 2008 - Yes. Has interned before, good to go.N/A - Schedule Interview per MPN/AApprovedN/A - approved per MPN/AN/AYessent Application/BI request7/30/098/4/098/6/09Approved8/31 - Pending confirmationMP: Send offer (8/7)6/15/[email protected](210) 378-2966Austin, TXLBJ School of Public AffairsRecommended by Lauren. Great application. Only problem is mentions Russian language abilities but doesn't indicate proficiency.YES7/7/09Yes - per LGsent confirmationWednesday, July 15, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/4/098/4/098/6/09Approved8/31 - Pending confirmationMP: Send offer (8/7)6/15/[email protected](512) 413-8348Pflugerville, TexasLBJ School of Public AffairsDeployed in Iraq. LBJ school in Austin.YES6/28/09Yessent confirmationFriday, July 10, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/3/098/4/098/6/09ApprovedMP: Wait on Offer (8/7)6/8/[email protected], TXNortheastern University - 2008Yes. Journalist by trade, but recognizes its shortfalls. Almost repeated George's seminar on this verbatim. Also appears to have strong research skills.Yes6/28/09schedule interviewspot fullFriday, July 10, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/4/098/6/09ApprovedMP: Wait on Offer (8/7)6/14/[email protected](210)-250-0047San Antonio, TXTrinity UniversityUnless this guy is an ass, I really want him. He's honduran, a journalist, a radio show host, and I think he and bayless will be bffs.YES!!6/28/09Yes for interviewsent confirmationFriday, July 10, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/2/098/4/09pendingpending5/2/[email protected], but worth an interview. We might find him to be a bit of an ass, but in case he's a nice guy, his skillsYes6/20/09ApprovedWednesday, July 15, 20094:00 PMYessent Application/BI request8/1/098/4/09pendingpendingOn Hold - Not submitted for BI5/15/[email protected](361) 482-9702Huntsville, TXSam Houston State UniversityUT grad in psychology; criminology/pscyh background, part Taiwanese and relatively good at mandarin; good candidate for counterterrorism/security, has studied south asian and southeast asian militancy (notably Lashkar-e-Taiba, and the NPA in the Philippines)Yes6/19/09Approved6/24 (on vacation but will call in)Thursday, June 25, 20092:00 PMMaybepending5/6/[email protected](970) 230-0417Glenwood Springs, COBaylor UniversityNeed to get some more information from him. He might only be looking for an analyst position. If not, he's a Mark rec, so we should consider carefully. Also, speaks spanish and is interested in Africa and Latam.Yes6/20/09Approved6/24/09Friday, June 26, 20092:00 PMMaybepending3/30/09Catherine [email protected](516) 983-6790St. James, NYState University of New York at BinghamtonMajored in Arabic with minor in spanish and certificate in MENA studies. Also a good SOP.Yes6/20/09Approved6/24/09Friday, June 26, 20092:00 PMMaybepending5/6/[email protected], TXLBJ School of Public Affairs, Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou, ChinaMandarin speaker, LBJ student.Yes6/20/09Approved6/24/2009 - in Houston for the summer. Calling in for interviewFriday, June 26, 20092:00 PMMaybepending6/15/[email protected](623) 979 5302Peoria, AZUniversity of Kent BSIS (Brussels, Belgium)Interested in africa, seems like he has good research experience.Yes6/28/09Ok for interview..decent, nothing really to write home about. Very bland background and doesn't really have any specific area of expertise... Is intelligent though, but will probably get bumped down our list of hires as the process goes on. Let's keep him in the mix, but no need to start security check.Friday, July 10, 20095:00 PMMaybepending6/12/[email protected](317)-989-0253Athens, OHOhio UniversityYes. Speaks spanish, portuguese and japanese. Experience in the Navy, interested in LatAm and security.Yes6/27/09YesGood language experience (SPANISH), plus knows his region of Latam decently. Gave some really weird answers though (Poland's neighbor is Iran?! Talked about Poland's food security issues?!) that give me pause. Let's keep him in the mix, but no need to start security check.Friday, July 10, 20095:00 PMMaybependingPending (See Col L)5/9/[email protected], TXLBJ School of Public Affairsstrong and well written personal statement, from LBJ school in Austin, speaks Mandarin and TaiwaneseYes6/20/09Approved6/24/2009 - in Taiwan for the summer, unavailable until after 6/28- missed interview reschedule LP- waiting for response for 8/11 or 8/12 Interviewpendingpendingpending6/15/[email protected], Coahuila MxicoUANE, Saltillo, Coah - ProfessorProfessor from Mexico. Involved in intelligence and security. 36 years old. Poor writing sample. Experience and education are right, but maybe too qualified, and a bit unusual application due to poor writing sample.maybe6/28/09HoldMP: lets hold off on this guy. He is too old and experienced to be an intern... I need some guidance from Peter and Fred. He is former Mexican intelligence. Marko, would you like to take any further action here?pendingpendingpending7/26/[email protected](614) 403-0391Ithaca, NYCornell UniversityWork experience and education are both impressive, but personal statement is rather bland and not particularly aware of stratfor or demonstrating knowledge of or interest in what stratfor does.maybeN/AN/AI will not be able to take part in the writing assignment as I am currently out of the country until the 15th of August. I am still very interested in Stratfor and hope that it is possible to find another time. If not, I understand your need to fill the role, and would like you to keep me in mind for any future openings Marko, would you like to give him the opportunity to complete the essay next week?Interview Schedule7/1/[email protected] Christian University"Newly minted civilian", served as an infantry officer in the army, was in baghdad doing reconstruction work. Definitely someone who would be interesting to have around. He also edited speeches while there.Yes8/6/09Interview oksent instructionsTuesday, August 11, 20094:00 PM7/15/[email protected](214) 274-9484Austin. TXUniversity of Texas at AustinStrong writing sample, adequate background. Not big on languages. Good candidate overall.Yes8/6/09Interview oksent instructionsTuesday, August 11, 20094:00 PM7/13/[email protected] 705 7424Austin. TXUT-AustinNot only is this an outstanding application, but I happen to know Yerevan -- I had a German class with him at UT. He is very bright, very friendly, very hard working. With Kurdish, Arabic and a little Persian, plus all his journalistic experience (with an impressive contact list), he will be a good fit here.YES8/5/09InterviewIs there any way to do the interview in person? I can come to your office or anywhere you want me to be? I have limited phone plan and one hour will be costly for me. - LP: Will be in the officeTuesday, August 11, 20094:00 PM7/15/[email protected](210) 317-3539Austin. TXUniversity of Texas at AustinHighly politically connected background (sister worked in Bush white house, father worked for FBI), knowledgeable about mexico and latin america but seems oddly self-conscious about spanish speaking abilities, decent writing sample.yes8/6/09Interview oksent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20094:00 PM7/9/[email protected](832)279-8909Austin, TXLBJ School of Public AffairsFriend of Zhixing's. Speaks mandarin and cantonese. Experienced as a researcher. He's at austin.Yes8/6/09Interviewsent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20094:00 PM7/12/[email protected](214)-729-5990Austin, TXUniversity of Texas at AustinThis chick is hella amped up about us, and I think we should give her a shot, although her background doesn't really match. I think she's one of them self-starters that would be good to have around if she passes the next two hurdles. She also started a belly dancing troupe. And how can we beat that?Yes8/6/09Interviewsent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20094:00 PM7/20/[email protected](469) 693-6463Knoxville, TNRHODES COLLEGElots of experience in republican party campaign politics, including mitt romney's 08 campaign. Interesting personal statement, not entirely sure how well he understands stratfor.yes/maybe8/6/09Let's do the interviewsent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20095:00 PM7/22/[email protected](515)222-0062Urbandale, IAWatson Fellow - Carleton Collegeclaims intermediate in arabic and mandarin. Studied intelligence to get his BA in college. Has traveled quite a bit. Sounds like worth a shot for a writing sample.yes/maybe8/6/09Interviewsent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20095:00 PM7/15/[email protected](713) 822-9133Houston, TXUniversity of Texas at AustinUT honors student in govt and history. Writing sample does not say much about personality and is rather dull but has right set of interests.yes8/5/09Interviewsent instructionsWednesday, August 12, 20095:00 PMUnder Review7/28/[email protected], TXLouisiana CollegeMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/29/[email protected], TXUniversity of TexasMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/30/[email protected], TXUniversity of PittsburghMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/30/[email protected](512) 589-3427Manhattan, KSKansas State UniversityMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/30/[email protected] City, TexasTexas A&M UniversityMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/30/[email protected], WAUniversity of WashingtonMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/31/[email protected], MAMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)7/31/[email protected](713) 449-8683Houston, TXTexas A&M UniversityMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)8/1/[email protected](512)695-0870Austin, TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinMatt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)8/1/[email protected](704) 840 6051Charlotte, NCUNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA - 2005Matt G: I'll have these finished by COB or around then (8/10)

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InactiveDate SubmittedFirst NameLast NameEmailPhoneLocationUniversityApplication NotesRequest Writing Sample YES/NOWriting Sample ReceivedSchedule Interview Approved/RejectedInterview NotesInterview DateInterview TimeProceed with Background check? Yes/NoApplication NotesApplication ReceivedDate Background Check SubmittedDate of Background Check ResponseBackground ApprovalNotifiedApplicant ResponseStart DateNotes6/17/[email protected](832) 687-0734Austin, TXUniversity of Texas at AustinRequested SOP (couldn't open in version sent) ; Not suitable, unless the SOP proves to explain the thin resume. Or unless we need a photographerNoN/A6/14/[email protected](512) 426-3974Denver COJosef Korbel School of International Studies, University of DenverMight as well give him a shot. Not a stellar candidate, but has lots of experience, and might be functional in french.Yes6/27/09Nope7/10/[email protected], VAMissouri State UniversityI'm not clear on why he wants an internship. He's asking for a scholarship or other kinds of sponsorship, and his work experience is nowhere near what we work on, so I really just don't think he's a good fit.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected](281) 660-3719Rosenberg, TXBaylor UniversityNot overly impressive, but recommended by Tim French. Experience says likely a hard worker, and solid education in economics/math.yes6/29/09NopeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/18/[email protected]+ 44 (0)7 815 593 586Paris, FranceLondon School of Economicsinteresting, active background as journalist in international politics, impressive publication list, finishing masters at London School of Economics, speaks french, US citizen but lives abroad --- says willing to work in US - LP: Withdrew application b/c taking on a full time position.YesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/14/09David [email protected], TXUniversity of TexasVery determined. He says he was interviewed previously but has since done a ton of reading up on Geopolitics. I say we give him another shot.YES6/28/09Nope4/18/[email protected], D.C.George Washington UniversityHe was hoping for summer. He would like to be considered for the Fall. Didn't realize the program was in Austin - Yes that was a detail I had overlooked. Could you please delay my application for the spring and summer sessions.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/14/[email protected], DCGeorgetown Universitystrong resume, Georgetown masters grad, but heavily focused on gender, environment, pro-democracy, so possibly not best intellectual fit KH: Agreed, i put her down as a 'no'NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/22/[email protected](404) 272-0946Atlanta, GA 30328Rice UniversityInterest and experience in energy politics/economics (spec. for Mexico). Has experience in statistical and data analysis. Language = French, Spanish and Russian. LP: withdrew application. Looking for FT employmentYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/30/[email protected](512) 547-8158Austin, TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinFounder of the young progressives at UT - likely political bias. Not much background in IR/econ/polysci/research. Speaks fluent arabic (has lived in KSA) but isn't impressive overall. Also thinks that a marathon is 10k (?)NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/6/09Shing-yao (Sandra)[email protected](512) 448-0048Austin, TXLBJ School of Public AffairsYes. Speaks mandarin, getting her masters in global policy studies - LGP withdrew for Fall would like to apply for springYes6/27/09YesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A7/10/[email protected](310)430-2354Austin, TXLBJ School of Public AffairsFluent mandarin, is familiar with S4, knows China but wants to expand knowledge base. LP: withdrew application accepted another position for the fallYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected]+49-162-1306544GermanyUniversity of MannheimPayam speaks farsi, german and english fluently, is smart, can write and generally seems like a GREAT candidate.YES6/28/09Nope... interesting candidate but not american6/25/[email protected](248) 790-1024Austin, TXBoston University College of Arts and SciencesI met this guy at a BU event - wasn't very impressed. Also has a pretty strong social justice background/possible bias.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A4/30/[email protected](314) 707-6428St. Louis, MOTruman State UniversityVery familiar with stratfor, decent background.Yes6/20/09Approvedhung up and never returned to callN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/11/[email protected] Del Rey, CASt. Johns Collegenot suitable for STRAT. unusual background in broadcast journalism and hollywood film stuff, plus lots of other odd jobs. currently a PE teacher. no familiarity with STRAT demonstrated.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected](801) 678-1852Provo, UTBrigham Young UniversityNo real background, but has spent a lot of time in France, is a linguist, and seems generally like a very smart guy and a good writer. He might be someone that could be integrated into the writers team, or even marketing.Yes6/28/09NopeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/6/[email protected]+972-54-755-5605IsraelThe Open University of IsraelMaybe. Israeli, lots of experience but waiting to hear back on visa issueMaybe6/27/09Yesno show for interviewN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected] School of EconomicsRequested Resume (couldn't open in version sent); dull statement and not very cleanly written, but still merits a look at writing sampleyes6/28/09NopeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A7/10/[email protected], TXThe University of Texas, AustinNo real experience or languages. Doesn't seem to know what we do, can't write in clear english.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected](708) 828-8765Austin, TXNorwich University, Northfield, VT 2006Meh. He interned at the Bush white house but isn't much of a writer, and his resume leaves much to be desired.NoN/A6/26/[email protected] 295 0514Winnipeg, MB CanadaSs. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITYI think he is applying for a paid position? Claims to be a "professional" in way too many fields and his CV was 5 pages long. Windbag. Also had a BS feel to it.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/7/[email protected](951) 818-0411Riverside, CABaylor UniversitySame problem and profile as Berkeley (they know each other), am emailing for clarification. KH:she just wrote back to me and said she had been hoping for a summer internshipNoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected], AZEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)Good intel experience through school studies. Very familiar with Strat. No languages (a wee bit of arabic).Yes6/28/09Interview okThursday, July 16, 20094:00 PMNoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/17/[email protected], TexasRussian State University for the Humanities School of Law/ NARIC of United KingdomPossibly overqualified. But based in Austin, linguistic powerhouse (Russian, French, German, Spanish, Arabic) and worked at two Russian ministries, Homeland Security and Anti-Monopoly ministries.Yes6/26/09No4/21/[email protected](979) 739-2727College Station, TXTexas A&M UniversityHe only sent in his resume, no writing sample. Need to get it from him. MA in Anthropology with field work experience in Egypt, Mexico Portugal and SpainYesNo ResponseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A4/6/[email protected] Beach, CACalifornia Polytechnic State UniversityHas a lot of experience working for DOJ and State Dept. where he worked some on Pakistan and worked some at consular affairs desk. Also has a Secret level security clearance.Yes6/19/09RejectedN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A5/14/[email protected] 739 5693Menlo Park, CADuke Universityentrepreneur in dermatology/cosmetics, Duke U MBA, Saudi, speaks Arabic, claims lots of connections in ME, perhaps overqualified, but doesn't seem to fit with STRATFOR. No particular familiarity with Strat is demonstrated.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A3/22/[email protected]+45 51 90 79 77DenmarkPostGraduate StudentFrom Denmark, so need to check on visa status. Unimpressive cover letter (very generic) but lots of travel and study around the world.LP-Withdrew application due to scheduling and potential visa problemsYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/12/[email protected](520) 258-8927Tucson, AzUniversity of ArizonaVirtually no IR experience and unimpressive application.NoN/A6/22/[email protected], TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinLimited research or analytical experience, only classroom experience studying government. Not clear if he has an international focus. Only experience is in a law firm - don't see much potential here.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected]+44 794 651 2833Reno, NVUniversity of Nevada, Reno 2007Mostly academic background, focus on peace and conflict studies might not be best fit with Strat. But overall good candidate worth seeing writing sample. LP: will not be continuing on in the internship process because she was offered a job in DC.yes6/30/09Interview oksent confirmationFriday, July 10, 20093:00 PMYessent Application/BI request4/17/[email protected](912) 222-2599Sea Island, GAWake Forest UniversityBA in Poly Sci and minor in Russian - has studied other slavic languages - Withdrew application due to a scheduling conflict.YesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A3/23/[email protected]+49-6421-6971597Marburg, GermanyPostGraduate StudentFrom Germany, need to check visa status. Interest in Mid East and security with some arabic skills. LP-ineligible due to visa constraintsYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected](281) 686-9231San Marcos, TXTexas State UniversitySeems solid.Yes6/28/09Nope6/8/[email protected] Lauderdale, FLUniversity of North Dakota - 1994Yes. Experience in law enforcement and has a security clearance. Lots of experience in aviation, too. LGP-withdrew application will be deployed overseas during the period in which the Fall InternshipYes6/28/09No - Actually, lets give this guy an interviewN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected](614) 878-9599GAHANNA,OHSt. Ambrose UniversityNeed SOP, can't open. Judging by resume, this is not a fitting candidate. Looks like he is applying for a totally different job.noN/A4/15/[email protected], NJSeton Hall UniversityHead is up ass. Sent the wrong cover letter and requires $50K per year compensation. He's studied in Russia and worked at Center for Terrorism and Intelligence studies though if we want to give him a second chance.NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/17/[email protected](919) 548-6016Brooklyn NYThe University of North Carolina - 2007MG: This candidate is definitely a 'yes' for the next phase of application.Yes7/2/09Nope, dont want him6/19/[email protected], IllinoisThe University of Chicagovery educated, very much a name dropper. Has studied at sciance po. Don't have his resume, so I'm saying maybe for now.Maybe6/28/09Yesrecieved a job offer and will have to begin to work in late AugustN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/9/[email protected](504) 4735980New Orleans, LATulane UniversityYes. Knows Urdu and has research experience. Watch out though, he interned for an advocacy group.Yes6/28/09Yes to interviewVery unimpressive. Looks like he just has Hindi skills, which are not a priority. Had some ok answers, and showed much enthusiasm, but that is it. We can scratch him off the list.Friday, July 10, 20095:00 PMNoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/13/[email protected], COUniversity of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International StudiesYes. Currently writes country reports for her job, has experience in this field.YesNo ResponseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/11/[email protected], TXLBJ School of Public AffairsYes. Previous experience interning in analytical environment for MENA. Speaks spanish and basic arabic.Yes6/28/09Interview oksent confirmationThursday, July 16, 20094:00 PMNoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/14/[email protected]+44 (0)7596.014.564London, UKLondon School of EconomicsYes. Experience with RAND and State Dept. interested in Eurasia, has traveled widely.Yes6/28/09Interview oksent confirmationFriday, July 10, 20093:00 PMnot accepted6/14/[email protected](512) 965-0599Austin, TXSt. Edwards University 2007Great experience. I think this guy is also a friend of Sledge's. He speaks german. Has military exp.YES6/28/09Nope6/19/[email protected], TXUniversity of ColoradoIn georgetown texas. Writing sample is pretty good, explains why candidate is different than one might expect. resume shows lots of experience doing internships for state and federal politiciansYes6/28/09Nope!N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/25/[email protected](973) 698-3175Washington, DCGeorgetowns Walsh School ofForeign ServiceVery scholarly kind of guy - lots of awards, very good student, no doubt. Also has lots of research experience in the areas of conflict studies (esp. in MESA), diplomacy and possibly moderate Arabic capabilities. Need to check on specific language capability though. LP: Withdrew application: my security clearance process has sped up considerably and my target start date is actually somewhere in the next month Thus, I would not be able to participate in the program if selectedYesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6/15/[email protected] Relations-Troy Universitycrazy poem guy - this is simply too unusual and orthodox for my liking. His background is interesting, but if he doesn't take the app seriously why should InoN/A6/30/[email protected]+39 3336668390RomeLikely visa issues, not much experience in IR, econ, polysci or research - doesnt make a convincing argument that he'd be able to contribute much to S4 besides vague arguments for why Italy is of geopolitical importance. (also, freaking 4 page CV)NoN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A