To mark the 20th anniversary of Stanford Global Studies, we are proud to host an inspiring panel discussion featuring alumni from across our interdisciplinary programs whose international education has taken them across continents, disciplines, and careers.

These accomplished graduates will share insights into how their Stanford degree programs have transformed their worldviews, shaped their academic, personal, and professional trajectories, and prepared them to lead with purpose on a global stage.

This special event will explore the enduring importance of global studies in today’s increasingly interconnected world and offer reflections on how international learning fosters critical thinking and cross-cultural understanding. Whether you’re curious about international study or passionate about global change, this event offers stories of discovery, growth, and connection from across the Stanford community. We welcome students, faculty, and alumni for an afternoon of connection and conversation as we celebrate two decades of global impact.

Speakers

Shalini Ahmed (International Relations, ’05)
Specialist, Strategy, Investment & Impact Division, The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Bryan Metzger (International Relations, ’20)
Senior Politics Reporter, Business Insider

Amanda Zerbe (JD, ’21, International Relations, ’15)
Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law, Environmental Law Clinic at Stanford Law School'

Moderator

Stephen J. Stedman
Director, Program in International Relations

With opening remarks from Jisha Menon
Robert G. Freeman Professor of International Studies and Sakurako and William Fisher Family Director of the Stanford Global Studies Division