Stuart Karaffa
Stuart Karaffa graduated in May 2010 from the University of Illinois, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies, spending his final undergraduate semester as a participant in the Illinois in Washington (IIW) program. Mr. Karaffa’s time at IIW provided an invaluable transition to a career in the federal government.
At present, he is a Research Specialist for the
National Security Education Program (NSEP),
which is a component of the Department of Defense. The mission of NSEP is to expand U.S. expertise in foreign languages and cultures, thereby enhancing America’s national security capabilities. Mr. Karaffa’s position focuses on DoD-funded study abroad scholarships for college students learning critical languages. He also manages several IT and administrative contracts. Prior to joining the Department of Defense, Mr. Karaffa spent time in politics and academia. His past experience includes interning at a U.S. Senator’s office, working as an account manager at a political consulting firm, and serving as the Campus Outreach Coordinator for the Illinois Career Center.
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