Meet our Mentors
Tolkyn Martin
Monika A. Gorzelanska
Anont Koonkongsatian
Position: Human Resources Officer
Organization: U.S. Department of State
Tolkyn Martin is a human resources professional with 15 years of experience, including overseas assignments in Tajikistan, Brazil, and Romania. She currently serves in Bucharest, Romania. Originally from Kazakhstan, she considers Louisville, Kentucky, home.
Anont Koonkongsatian
Monika A. Gorzelanska
Anont Koonkongsatian
Position: Facility Manager
Organization: U.S. Department of State
Anont Koonkongsatian served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 2003 to 2016 before transitioning to the Department of Defense as a civilian from 2016 to 2023. He joined the U.S. Department of State in 2023, where he currently serves as a Facility Manager.
Monika A. Gorzelanska
Monika A. Gorzelanska
Monika A. Gorzelanska
Position: Director of Operations
Organization: Pompeo Foundation
Monika A. Gorzelanska is an international development and operations leader with more than 18 years of experience managing complex government programs. She currently serves as Director of Operations at the Pompeo Foundation and previously held leadership roles with USAID, ove
Position: Director of Operations
Organization: Pompeo Foundation
Monika A. Gorzelanska is an international development and operations leader with more than 18 years of experience managing complex government programs. She currently serves as Director of Operations at the Pompeo Foundation and previously held leadership roles with USAID, overseeing major portfolios in Somalia, Central Asia, Georgia, and Ghana. Originally from Poland, she is fluent in Polish and Russian and is the author of Beneath the Flag: A Former Foreign Service Officer's Guide to Project and Team Management That Transformed Lives. She is passionate about empowering young people to pursue careers in international development and public service.
Andrew Segars
Jace Livingston
Andrew Segars
Position: Founder
Organization: Orpheus Social
Andrew Segars is a former U.S. diplomat and international development professional with more than 20 years of experience working across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Washington, D.C. Throughout his career, he served in leadership and advisory roles focused on international development, str
Position: Founder
Organization: Orpheus Social
Andrew Segars is a former U.S. diplomat and international development professional with more than 20 years of experience working across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Washington, D.C. Throughout his career, he served in leadership and advisory roles focused on international development, strategic communications, energy security, and democratic governance.
Today, he is the founder of Orpheus Social, an AI-powered platform that helps professionals better understand how they are perceived in digital environments and strengthen their professional presence. Based in Portugal, Andrew continues to advise organizations, build technology, and mentor individuals interested in international affairs, public service, and careers that bridge technology and global engagement.
Chaz Martin
Jace Livingston
Andrew Segars
Position: Director of International Communications
Organization: Spirit of America
Chaz Martin is a former U.S. diplomat with more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development, and strategic communications. He currently serves as Director of International Communications at Spirit of America, supporting the work of U.
Position: Director of International Communications
Organization: Spirit of America
Chaz Martin is a former U.S. diplomat with more than 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development, and strategic communications. He currently serves as Director of International Communications at Spirit of America, supporting the work of U.S. diplomats and military personnel around the world. During his Foreign Service career, he served in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan and was recognized as the U.S. Department of State's Linguist of the Year. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Chaz is passionate about helping students explore careers in international affairs and public service.
Jace Livingston
Jace Livingston
Jace Livingston
Position: Former Director, Border Management Staff College
Organization: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Jace Livingston has more than 15 years of experience working across Central Asia and over a decade leading international education and training programs funded by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department
Position: Former Director, Border Management Staff College
Organization: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Jace Livingston has more than 15 years of experience working across Central Asia and over a decade leading international education and training programs funded by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Defense, and UK Ministry of Defence. Most recently, he served as Director of the OSCE Border Management Staff College, where he led professional development programs for border security officials from 67 countries. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Jace is passionate about expanding international education opportunities and helping students explore global career pathways.