Hume Seminar Series: Overview of INR and Department of State Opportunities

About the Event

Join us for an engaging seminar designed to provide students with an overview of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) and the many opportunities available within the Department of State. The seminar will highlight the crucial role of INR within the Department of State and its broader significance in shaping U.S. foreign policy.

Participants will gain insight into the diverse career paths and opportunities offered within INR. Seasoned professionals from INR will share their firsthand experiences and insights, offering invaluable guidance on navigating the competitive landscape of international affairs and intelligence.

Whether you plan to pursue a career in intelligence analysis, diplomacy, or international relations, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of INR and the Department of State, and to chart your course toward a rewarding and impactful career in global affairs. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connections that can propel you towards your professional goals.

About the Speakers

Souheir Carty - INR Deputy CHCO
Souheir B. Carty started as an HR Specialist with INR on March 21, 2016. She is the lead on Civil Service hiring, recruitment, and outreach in INR and represents the bureau on the IC Recruitment Committee. She previously worked in the Family Liaison Office where she served as the Crisis Management Officer. Souheir received her M.A. in Student Personnel Administration from Columbia University, N.Y. and her B.S. in Business Administration and Computer Science from Beirut University College, Lebanon. Throughout several overseas postings with her husband, Souheir worked as Community Liaison Office Coordinator in Amman, Jordan and Skopje, Macedonia. During her family’s most recent assignment to Buenos Aires, she joined the Consular team as a Biometrics Assistant and then served as Assistant Public Affairs Officer at the same post. She also worked for several years as a freelance translator (target language Arabic) with Save the Children UK and OXFAM UK

Branigan Rak - INR HR Specialist
Branigan W. Rak joined INR as an HR Specialist in September 2020. Her portfolio includes Civil & Foreign Service hiring, recruitment, performance management and on/offboarding of bureau personnel. She also represents the bureau on the IC Recruitment Committee. She previously worked in the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she served as an HR Specialist. Branigan received her B.S. in Communication Science & Disorders with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University. Prior to starting her career in Human Resources, Branigan worked as a Marketing Manager for a CPA firm. Branigan lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and two Westies.

Jaime Cardona
Program Analyst for the Department of State's Pathways Academic Programs (Pathways Team)

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Downer at humecenter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.