Paul Skoczylas, SSP 2005

Year of Graduation:
2005

Areas of Study
International Security

Experience before SSP
Fulbright Scholar to Turkey,
Domestic policy adviser at The White House (while in the Program)

Current Position
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Agricultural Affairs

Foreign Languages
Turkish
French

“SSP offered a great opportunity to continue my day job while studying at a top-rated university.  I found the professors were able to help us develop policy-relevant ideas that are rooted in a deep understanding of political science and regional studies research. The linkage of academic research to policy is unique to SSP and is a good fit for people pursuing careers in policy making.  In addition, the other students were a tremendous asset to the program, with a wide range of backgrounds and professional experience.”