The Center for Global Engagement has a new face in the office: Nick Cortina, Global Program Specialist.

Nick previously worked as a Project Associate for Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI), an international development company that implements USAID-funded projects around the world. In this role, Nick specialized in budgetary and financial management, organized project logistics and operations, and served as a liaison to teams in the field.

Before his time at DAI, Nick worked as a Legal Assistant for the Baltimore-based immigration law firm Jaskot Law. He also previously served as the Global Recruitment Manager for Atlas Corps, a "reverse Peace Corps" that brings social change leaders from around the world to serve at organizations in the United States. Nick was responsible for the J-1 visa program management and evaluation of applicants.

Nick attended Georgetown University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in 2016. He is advanced level in Spanish, intermediate in French, and beginner in Portuguese.