On Monday, October 5th, the IRC held its inaugural Alumni Lecture Series event — a Defense Professionals Roundtable. The event featured two distinguished former club members, Austin Williams and Matt Merighi, who discussed their experiences working with defense and intelligence and how their involvement with the IRC helped their career paths.

The recent grads shared stories from their hiring processes and work environments. Given the sensitive nature of their work and Top Secret clearance, they were not able to share the intimate details of their day-to-day work. However, our IRC Alumni speakers gave tips on getting one’s foot in the door of the industry.

About thirty IRC members (freshmen-seniors) attended and enjoyed the frank discussion with former giants of the IRC and rising stars in the Defense and Intelligence communities. Following opening remarks from each speaker and a Q & A session, IRC members had the opportunity to talk with the speakers informally over cheese, crackers, and refreshments. Both speakers emphasized how their involvement in international relations discussions and simulations in the IRC helped prepare them for their careers.

- Eitan Paul

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