Careers for PhDs: Nonprofits
October 27, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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Beyond academia, few employers align better with the interests and values of PhDs than nonprofit organizations, where advanced research skills, ability in project management, and a commitment to general welfare are all in demand. But what is it really like to work for a nonprofit? Three PhD alums will share their professional journeys, daily working lives, and advice for those considering a career in the sector.
The panelists:
- Andreas Kuehn, Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation America(PhD, Information Science and Technology, 2016)
- Rikki Sargent McLaren, Director of Research & Experimentation, WorkMoney (PhD, Social Psychology, 2021)
- Raed Sharif, Senior Regional Programme Manager, The SecDev Foundation (PhD, Information Science and Technology, 2013)
