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The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program Program Year XXXI 2014–2015 The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program

In September 1984, the first group of more mid-career professionals from a wider Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows arrived variety of backgrounds, the Bosch Fellowship in . Every year since then, a group endeavors to extend its reach and create even of highly accomplished young Americans deeper ties within the transatlantic sphere. have been afforded this unique opportunity to acquire first-hand experience in the The program is fully funded by the Robert political, economic and cultural environment Bosch Stiftung, one of the largest foundations of Germany and the European Union. in Germany, with the goal of fostering Fellows complete high-level work rotations a community of American leaders who (“stages”) at leading public and private have first-hand experience in the political, institutions in Germany tailored to their economic and cultural environment of respective background and professions Germany and the European Union. and participate in seminars involving key decision-makers from the public and private Fellows are selected from the fields sectors. Through the program’s unique of business administration, cultural format of seminars and work phases, Bosch management, journalism, law, nonprofit, Fellows gain an insider’s understanding of public policy, and urban planning. Bosch the German professional world, make a wide alumni include academics and journalists, variety of contacts with key decision makers, senior White House and federal officials, and and become more familiar with German and accomplished business and non-profit leaders. European views on global issues.

04 Program Summary 2014–2015 Since its relaunch in 2014, the Bosch 05 Selection Committee 2014 Fellowship offers additional flexibility for 06 The Robert Bosch Fellows 2014–2015 American professionals looking to gain 15 The Robert Bosch Stiftung and Cultural Vistas high-level, practical experience in Germany and expand their networks in . The three core components of the Bosch Fellowship remain the same: customized work phases, discussions with key figures in Germany and Europe through professional seminars, and intensive German language training. Additionally, the program now has a broader range of professional fields, options for program duration, as well as updated eligibility requirements. By opening up this unique opportunity to include 5 Program Summary 2014–2015 Selection Committee 2014

The Fellowship year lasts six or nine months, beginning in September and ending in February or May of the following year. Prior to September, Fellows receive one to two months of intensive language training in .

Seminars Work Phases American Members

The first seminar session began in September During their stages the Fellows completed :: Ms. Michelle Fanzo 2014 with a kick-off meeting in Stuttgart professional assignments in government President (home to the headquarters of the Robert institutions, like the Federal Ministry for Four Corners Consulting Bosch Foundation and the Robert Bosch Economic Affairs and Energy, in major :: Mr. Robert Fenstermacher GmbH) and focused on Germany’s political companies like Porsche AG or at public President and CEO system and its role in the European Union. institutions like Deutsche Gesellschaft für Cultural Vistas In Berlin, the Fellows received an overview Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) of German history, politics, economy, and or Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW). :: Prof. Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton society. During an excursion to Brussels There, they not only gained insight into the Director they learned about Germany’s role in Europe German working environment and decision- Center for Transatlantic Relations and became familiar with key actors and the making processes, but also exchanged their Johns Hopkins University decision-making processes in the European professional expertise and interests with their Union. Particularly the current crisis in the German colleagues. :: Ambassador Michael Polt transatlantic partnership in the wake of NSA Senior Director revelations and the Ukraine conflict strongly McCain Institute for International Leadership shaped many of the discussions during this German Members first seminar. :: Mr. Christian Hänel During the second seminar in February 2015, Head of Department Fellows had the chance to experience the International Relations America and election campaign in one of Germany’s city Robert Bosch Stiftung (Chair) states, Hamburg. In addition, they learned about the city’s current urban development :: Mr. Hans-Ulrich Klose projects, like Hafencity and Elbphilharmonie. Former Member of the The third seminar in May 2015 mainly focused German Federal Parliament on the debate surrounding the Transatlantic Senior Advisor Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program and transatlantic cooperation in climate and environmental issues. The Fellows also :: Ms. Stella Voutta shaped the seminar content themselves Head of Section by presenting their “transatlantic topics”, International Relations America and Asia projects they had worked on during the Robert Bosch Stiftung stages, giving them the opportunity to show their professional expertise to their peers and experts from their respective fields. 7 The Robert Bosch Fellows 2014–2015

Brian Bidolli Katharine Burgess Erick Feijóo Aaron Fishbone New Haven, CT Washington, DC Washington, DC Seattle, WA

:: California State University :: London School of Economics :: Georgetown University :: University of Washington Master of Public Administration MS Regional & Urban Planning Studies MA German & European Studies Evans School of Public Affairs 2011 2010 2008 Master of Public Administration :: San Diego State University :: Williams College :: State University of New York at Buffalo 2009 MA City Planning BA History & Art History BA International Studies :: University of Vermont 2008 2004 2005 BA History :: The City University of New York – Hunter 2002 Recent Professional Experience: Recent Professional Experience: BA Urban Studies :: Landscape Architecture Foundation, :: Inter-American Development Bank, Recent Professional Experience: 2007 Consultant Program Manager :: City of Seattle Office of the Mayor, Senior Communications & Policy Analyst Recent Professional Experience: Fellowship Placements: Fellowship Placements: :: Greater Bridgeport Regional Council, :: German Chambers of Commerce Fellowship Placements: :: The Senate of Berlin, Executive Director & Industry, Latin American Initiative :: German Parliament, Social Democratic Party Department of Urban Development :: Alstom in Germany of Germany, Local Affairs Working Group Fellowship Placements: :: Büro Happold Engineering :: City of Düsseldorf, :: SAP Urban Matters International Relations Unit 9

Laura Gardner Adam Gerstmeier Laura Brower Hagood Jack Higgins Washington, DC Milwaukee, WI Washington, DC Baltimore, MD

:: University of Virginia School of Law :: Marquette University :: American University :: University of Pennsylvania & John Hopkins School of Advanced BS Business Administration Dual MA Art History & Arts Management Fels Institute of Government International Studies 2006 2004 Master of Government Administration JD-MA Joint Degree, :: Bryn Mawr College 2010 International Law & Economics Recent Professional Experience: BA English :: University of Virginia 2007 :: AFW Foundry, Inc, CFO/ Owner 1994 College of Arts & Sciences :: University of Chicago Fellowship Placements: BA Foreign Affairs Recent Professional Experience: BA International Studies :: Porsche 2003 2002 :: National Building Museum, Director of Corporate, Foundation, Recent Professional Experience: Recent Professional Experience: & Association Relations :: U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, :: Department of Commerce, Management Analyst Fellowship Placements: Attorney-Adviser :: Prussian Palaces & Gardens Foundation, Fellowship Placements: Fellowship Placements: Berlin-Brandenburg :: Association of Private Bausparkassen :: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs :: The Federal Environment Ministry, & Energy, Foreign Trade Unit, G8/G20, Department of Building OECD, USA, Canada, Mexico :: Google Germany 11 13

Sara Anne Mark-Westfall Cameron McCosh Katherine Polin Timothy Stumhofer New York, NY Washington, DC New York, NY San Francisco, CA

:: Columbia University :: American University :: Columbia University :: London School of Economics Certificate, Conservation Biology School of Public Affairs Mailman School of Public Health MS Environmental Policy & Regulation 2012 Master of Public Policy MPH Reproductive & Family Health 2007 :: Kenyon College 2008 2013 :: Willamette University BA English :: American University :: Yale University BA Politics 2005 School of Public Affairs BA Humanities 2005 BA Justice 2004 Recent Professional Experience: 2007 Recent Professional Experience: :: Wildlife Conservation Society, Recent Professional Experience: :: Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, Assistant Director Recent Professional Experience: :: Global Doctors for Choice, Senior Program Associate :: American Action Forum, Program Associate Fellowship Placements: Fellowship Placements: Chief Operating Officer :: Federal Ministry for Economic Fellowship Placements: :: The Federal Environment Ministry, Cooperation & Development, Fellowship Placements: :: Robert Koch Institute International Climate Initiative Environment & Sustainable Resource Use :: German Parliament, :: Pfizer Germany :: KfW Development Bank, Center of :: KfW Development Bank Office of Marie-Luise Dött (CDU/ CSU) Excellence: Environment and Climate :: Individual Project entitled “Women in leading positions” 15

Robert Bosch Stiftung Cultural Vistas

Established in 1964, the Robert Bosch Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Stiftung GmbH is one of the major German organization that annually serves more than foundations associated with a private 5,000 students, professionals, and emerging company. It represents the philanthropic leaders through career-focused international and social endeavors of founder Robert internships, educational study tours, language Bosch (1861-1942) and fulfills his legacy in immersion and cultural exchange programs in a contemporary manner by taking on the and around the world. Clare Waldmann Allison Wildman challenges of modern day society, Cultural Vistas has facilitated professional Oakland, CA Portland, OR developing forward-looking concepts, and putting them into practice in exemplary exchange programs and services for visitors :: University of California, Berkeley :: Portland State University fashion. The Robert Bosch Stiftung has coming to the United States, and Americans Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Urban & Regional Planning structured its activities into four program seeking overseas experiential learning in Environmental Planning 2003 areas: opportunities since 1950. 2010 :: Portland State University Cultural Vistas acts as the U.S. representative :: Middlebury College BS Sociology :: Health and Science of the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship BA Environmental Studies & Geography 2001 :: Education, Society, and Culture Program and has administered the program 2005 :: International Relations America and Asia Recent Professional Experience: :: International Relations Europe and its since its inception in 1984. Learn more at Recent Professional Experience: :: SERA Architects, Neighbours culturalvistas.org

:: California Ocean Protection Council, Associate, Urban Planner, Studio Manager Project Manager The Robert Bosch Stiftung, the objectives of Cultural Vistas Fellowship Placements: which are exclusively non-profit, holds 92% US Representative for Fellowship Placements: :: City of Freiburg, of the capital stock of Robert Bosch GmbH. The Robert Bosch Foundation :: Ecologic Institute Department for Urban Planning Fellowship Program From 1964 until 2014, the foundation 440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor :: GIZ, Blue Solution Project :: Faktorgrün Freiburg provided approximately 1,3 billion Euros in New York, NY 10016 :: International Council for Local funding, 68 million Euros in 2014 alone. Tel: (212) 497-3500 Environmental Initiatives, European Office Fax: (212) 497-3586 Email: [email protected]

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