The Graduate School of Political Management

10/20/2026

What do the 2026 election results mean for the future of American politics?

Join the Graduate School of Political Management for an engaging post-election conversation featuring leading political experts who will unpack the biggest results, pivotal races, and emerging political trends from across the country. We’ll look beyond the headlines to explore what the election revealed about the American electorate and what it could mean for the political landscape in the years ahead.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/election-post-mortem-tickets-2002227118209

10/19/2026

We had a fantastic time at our recent GSPM Happy Hour on the Hill! 🥂

It was wonderful to see students, alumni, faculty, and friends of GSPM come together to reconnect, make new connections, and enjoy some great conversations.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and helped make the evening a success. We love seeing the GSPM network in action!

10/14/2026

GSPM Happy Hour on The Hill — Tonight!
Make Connections. Grab a Drink. Build Your Network.

Wednesday, October 14
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

➡️ Register:

Meet the GSPM community and connect with professionals shaping politics and public affairs to grow a network that supports your career.

10/12/2026

It was a pleasure welcoming Representative Eddie Charbonier Chinea and Senator Carmelo Ríos Santiago to GSPM last week!

As Chair and Co-Chair of the Córdova and Fernós Congressional Internship Program, they toured campus and met with GSPM faculty and staff including Professor Dr. Todd Belt and Associate Director Martin Velazquez.

The day concluded with a gathering of students and alumni hosted by the Córdova and Fernós Alumni Association! 💙

10/07/2026

Make Connections. Grab a Drink. Build Your Network. GSPM Happy Hour on The Hill

Next Week! Wednesday, October 14
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
Washington, DC

Meet the GSPM community and connect with professionals shaping politics and public affairs to grow a network that supports your career.

➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/3Vjwo66

10/06/2026

Fall 2026 Professional Access Roundtable
Do not miss this in-person event.

✅ Meet experienced alumni and industry professionals.
✅ Get a unique opportunity to explore key topics shaping your field of interest.
✅ Be a part of roundtable conversations and network with your peers.

In-Person - GW Arlington Education Center
Friday, October 9 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/47nFWzH

10/05/2026

A sweet morning in NYC with our GSPM alumni! 🥐🗽💙

10/05/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Kraft - Cybersecurity & Homeland Security

Kraft is a seasoned executive and technology leader with extensive experience driving transformational change across the public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the U.S. Secret Service, he oversees enterprise IT operations, software, and cybersecurity, managing a $100M annual budget and a workforce of 400 personnel. In this role, he has implemented initiatives to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and align technology with mission-critical priorities, including advancing the agency’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for protective operations.

Be a part of the conversation with Kraft or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Colby Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of War
🔹 Anna Nissinen, Chief Economics Officer, Arlington County Government
🔹 Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7

10/05/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Rodriguez - Sustainable Urban Planning & Political Management

Dr. Chris Rodriguez is the Assistant City Administrator for the District of Columbia. He is responsible for cross-agency collaboration and service delivery for the city’s 38,000 employees, which includes the Departments of General Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, and Contracting and Procurement, as well as the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, responsible for all technology operations and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Dr. Rodriguez chairs DC’s AI Task Force, which is charged with reviewing, approving, and implementing innovative AI projects across District Government.

Be a part of the conversation with Rodriguez or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Colby Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of War
🔹 Chris Kraft, Information Officer/Chief AI Officer, U.S. Secret Service
🔹 Anna Nissinen, Chief Economics Officer, Arlington County Government

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7

10/03/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Colby Jenkins - Homeland Security & Legislative Affairs

Jenkins is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism (IWCT). In this role, he assists the Secretary and the Under Secretary of War for Policy in the development and supervision of policy, program planning and ex*****on, and allocation and use of resources for irregular warfare, combating terrorism, and special operations activities.

Be a part of the conversation with Jenkins or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Chris Kraft, Information Officer/Chief AI Officer, U.S. Secret Service
🔹 Anna Nissinen, Chief Economics Officer, Arlington County Government
🔹 Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7