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Date and Location

October 30, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
B-l-4 Conference Room

Contact

617-384-0606
Pathways to Foreign Service: A Career Talk with Desirée Cormier Smith

Join us for an insightful career talk featuring Desirée Cormier Smith, former Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. Cormier Smith began her State Department career as a Foreign Service Officer with assignments in Mexico, South Africa, and Washington, DC, and served as Senior Director with Albright Stonebridge Group’s Africa Practice.  


This event is designed to inspire and guide students as they navigate their career paths. Learn about her professional journey, possible pathways for foreign service, and gain valuable advice on developing essential skills for success. Whether you're uncertain about seeking a career in foreign service or looking to expand your knowledge of different careers, this session offers practical tips on career planning, networking, and professional growth.  


Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by a distinguished leader with experience in diplomacy, international relations, and human rights. Please feel free to send us any questions you might have in advance here.  

Speakers and Presenters

Desirée Cormier Smith, Human Rights and US Foreign Policy Fellow

Organizer

Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights