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Where Are They Now? Marian Ware (IAFS & HUMN, ’12)

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We’re excited to launch a new “Where Are They Now?” feature, highlighting IAFS alumni and the paths they’ve taken since graduation. Each feature shares updates on career, accomplishments, and personal milestones, giving the IAFS community a chance to celebrate and stay connected with our graduates. If you’d like to share your own story, feel free to send us your answers to the questions below - we’d love to hear from you!

To kick off this new feature, we’re highlighting (IAFS ’12, Humanities, French Minor), who shares how her IAFS experiences shaped her career, recent accomplishments, and a fun glimpse into life after CU. Here’s what she had to say:

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  1. What are you up to now (role, organization, location)?

    I am working as a program evaluator at a data-focused consulting firm called . We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and local government bodies to enhance the effectiveness of their social impact programming. I really enjoy working with organizations to better leverage data to achieve their mission!

  2. How has your IAFS background shaped your path?

    Studyinginternational affairs, studying abroad, and then living in theMiddle East for severalyears really deepened my ability to work with folks from all backgrounds, and appreciation for diverse perspectives and lived experiences. International travel (especially getting out of your comfort zone) can really expand your worldview and empathy like nothing else I've experienced.

  3. A recent accomplishment or moment you’re proud of?

    After losing my USAID-funded job earlier this year, I managed to leverage my experience at an international civic engagement non-profit to shift into U.S.-focused social impact consulting. It was a huge transition and shift in my career path, but it's really meaningful work and I've found that my cross-cultural skills are still extremely valuable.

  4. One fun fact about life after CU?

    Despite Boulder being a huge hub for rock climbing, I didn't start climbing until I moved to Amman, Jordan! There's an amazing and passionate rock climbing community out there, and I'd advise any other rock climbers to go check it out.