Departments and Research Centers

Graduate Career Services

GCS provides students with information about the variety of career choices available with a policy degree, connects students and policy employers, assists students in creating an individual strategy for their career goals, and offers support through the career planning and the job search process.

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Claire E. Davidson

Student Engagement Coordinator

As the Student Engagement Coordinator in Graduate Career Services, Claire promotes career development events and opportunities to assist students as they pursue their career-related goals. She also provides career advising and leads workshops for…

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Elisabeth A. Johnston

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Elisabeth Johnston is the assistant director, alumni relations and joined the Ford School in January 2011 as the alumni relations manager. In this role, she serves as the primary liaison to the Ford School Alumni Board, partners with Graduate Career…

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Jennifer Niggemeier

Director of Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations

As Director, Jennifer is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations and also co-leads the Ford’s School new Leadership Initiative. In her role, Jennifer works closely with graduate students,…

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Shiyu Nitsos

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Career Services & Alumni Relations

Shiyu Nitsos joined the Ford School in July 2018. She provides administrative support for the operations and programs of the Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations Office at the Ford School of Public Policy. Shiyu grew up in China and…

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Casey M. Sullens

Employer Relations Manager

As a member of the Ford School Graduate Career Services Team, Casey works to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships and recruitment activities with government agencies, international organizations, non-profits, and the private sector to benefit…

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Peter Vasher

Associate Director, Graduate Career Services

As Associate Director, Peter works with Ford School students to discover future career paths, navigate their career journey, and develop/enhance professional competencies and skills. He leads workshop development in the office, plans career…