In a time of change for the international development field, many dedicated professionals are asking: What’s next – and how can I continue to serve with purpose?
Pivot with Purpose, an initiative of the Georgetown School of Foreign Service with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has been created by – and for – international development professionals to offer resources to guide your career transition. We are committed to helping affected people find new employment where they can use their skills in fulfilling and impactful positions.
We welcome you to learn more about our Pivot with Purpose Seminar Series on best practices for your job search and pivoting to a new career which will run from June through late 2025. We also offer career advising sessions with industry experts and reciprocity rings, and a knowledge & resource center to connect you with jobs, tools, and support.
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Upcoming Sessions
We’ve Pivoted: Senior-Level Career Transitions
March 11, 2026
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
Featured Speakers: Adriana Hayes (Assistant Director, Partners for Public Good), Till Bruett (Senior Vice President of Business Transformation and Strategy, FINCA International), Michelle Parker (Director of AI, NetHope), and Travis Mayo (Chief Operating Officer, Housing Collaborative).
Cracking the Code: Simplify the Job Search with Practical Tools
March 20, 2026
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
Featured Speaker: Former USAID Foreign Service Officer.
Purpose in Practice: Applying AI Across the Mission-Driven Job Search
March 24, 2026
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
Featured Speaker: Rishan Mohamed (Founder and CEO of HiringCoachAI).
About Us
Are you an international development professional impacted by recent changes at USAID or reductions in U.S. foreign assistance? We are here to help.
We are a team of staff and faculty at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and are working to support professionals like you – whether you’ve lost a job, had your hours or income reduced, or expect to be impacted.
We have launched Pivot with Purpose with support from The Rockefeller Foundation in order to support international development professionals transition in their careers.
Our website is built by international development professionals and it is designed with international development professionals in mind. We are proud of our community and eager to hear your ideas!Please feel free to reach out to us at pivotwithpurpose@georgetown.edu to offer feedback, suggest new ideas, or learn more about our resources. We would welcome your thoughts on our programs and offerings.