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Career Stories from Students and Alumni

Aimee Maron: Social Media for Sustainable Development in Latin America

August 9, 2010 –

Based in Quito, Ecuador, Aimee Maron (MPA '06) has built a career as a social media consultant for sustainable development organizations in Latin America.

Paula Manrique: How to Make It as a Freelance Interpreter

August 9, 2010 –

Paula Manrique (CI '09) shares how her Conference Interpretation degree in Spanish, English, and French has helped her transition to a career as a freelance interpreter.

Nicolai Banck: The Perfect Place to Get an MBA

August 9, 2010 –

Alumnus Nicolai Banck (MBA '01) shares how the Monterey Institute experience helped him launch his international business career.

Mike Garnett: Becoming an English Teacher in Syria

August 9, 2010 –

Mike Garnett (TESOL '10) spent four years teaching English in Aleppo, Syria before joining the Monterey Institute's TESOL program.

Meredith Benton: “Elated and Honored” to Work for President Jimmy Carter

August 6, 2010 –

Meredith Benton (MPA ’10) is earning credits toward her master’s degree in Public Administration while working on international election projects for the Carter Center.

Organizers of MIIS-Sponsored Conference Release Groundbreaking Research on Interpreting Profession

August 5, 2010 –

InterpretAmerica co-founder and Monterey Institute Professor Barry Olsen announced the public release this week of the results of the first comprehensive survey of the interpreting market.

Emily Sloane: Working on Food Security in Southern Sudan

August 4, 2010 –

Emily Sloane (MAIEP '09) found her career path - with a few stops along the way - through networking while still at MIIS.

With a Little Help from His Friends: Alum Gets Job through MIIS Connection

July 21, 2010 –

“My best leads came through personal contacts” says David Reichbaum (MPA ’09) of his job search, and ultimately it was a MIIS alumni connection that landed him the job he desired.

New Market Study Identifies Interpretation as High-Growth, High-Pay Profession

June 15, 2010 –

A new study demonstrating the market demand for professional interpreters will be presented at the June 17 1st Annual North American Summit on Interpreting, sponsored by the Monterey Institute.