Internal
Sub-Boards
Sub-Board Bonding, Fall 2024
Sub-board members assist the Board of Directors in developing programming and supporting operations. Join one to be involved in key decisions and planning core events.
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Academic Programming
Coffee Chat with Dean Edelstein, January 2026
The Academic Programming Sub-Board creates opportunities for Georgetown students to engage with international relations outside of the classroom. In recent semesters, Sub-Board members have organized coffee chats with professors and site visits to Embassies and the UN. Sub-board members are encouraged to use Academic Programming as a platform to explore their interests and create cross-cultural and interdisciplinary connections.
If you are interested in getting connected with IRC’s Academic Programming team, please contact Director of Academic Programming Mansimar Thakral at mkt74@georgetown.edu.
Alumni Outreach
Visit to the UN Information Center, Spring 2025
The Director of Alumni Outreach leads professional development and alumni relations within the club. The Outreach Sub-Board organizes alumni dinners, mentorship “families,” career panels, workplace visits, and collaborations with external organizations. Each year, the Alumni Outreach Sub-Board works to strengthen the connection between graduates and current students, buildings the IRC community across class years. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in meeting cool alumni!
If you are interested in getting connected with IRC’s Alumni Outreach team, please contact Director of Alumni Outreach Saachi Chhaparwal at sc2623@georgetown.edu.
Chief of Staff
IRC Formal, May 2024
The Chief of Staff Sub-Board assists other Sub-Boards in planning events and ensuring smooth execution with a focus on collaboration. The Sub-Board also organizes general body meetings, seasonal holiday special events, and the IRC formal. It aids the Chief of Staff in thier mission is to promote club cohesion and build a fun IRC community.
If you are interested in getting connected with IRC’s Chief of Staff team, please contact Chief of Staff Kezban Duzenli-Cetin at ksd65@georgetown.edu.
Communciations
NCSC LIII, November 2025
The Communications Sub-Board publicizes IRC events and centralizes information about career development opportunities in the IR field. Sub-Board members manage the club’s social medias, photograph events, flyer campus, and send out weekly newsletters. The Communications Sub-Board develops transferable skills in marketing and publicity, making it a great first-step for emerging communications professionals.
If you are interested in getting connected with IRC’s Communications team, please contact Director of Communications Avelyn Bailey at a.bailey@modelun.org.
International Advocacy and Service
Girls Education Awareness, October 2024
The International Advocacy and Service (IAS) Sub-Board raises awareness for international issues and advocates for marginalized communities. The sub-board is divided into two parts: advocacy and philanthropy. The advocacy team plans speaker events, presentations, and roundtable discussions to increase awareness, while the philanthropy team leads fundraising initiatives to support a variety of international charity organizations.
If you are interested in getting connected with IRC’s Chief of Staff team, please contact Directors of International Advocacy Isabella Feenstra and Hannah Parker at if165@georgetown.edu and hcp33@georgetown.edu.
Applications open every Fall at the beginning of the semester.
Keep an eye out for more information at CAB fair and in the GIRC-GIRA Weekly.
When applications are open, use the button below to access the form.