Connect With an Admissions Fellow

If you are looking to learn more about what it’s like to be a current student in the Master of Arts in Global Risk (online) at Johns Hopkins SAIS, we encourage you to schedule a virtual appointment with one of our Admissions Fellows.

Admissions Fellows are current students in various programs across Johns Hopkins SAIS, and they have a variety of backgrounds and interests. Please browse through the profiles below to find a fellow that shares your interests. We encourage you to come prepared with questions and conversation topics for our student ambassadors!

Please note: These student ambassadors are not qualified to speak to you about your application for admission. Please contact your enrollment specialist if you have any application specific questions.

Joshua Gries

Joshua Gries

Hometown: Rockford, IL
Previous Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics, Pennsylvania State University
Interest areas: International affairs, corporate finance and banking, economic analysis, geopolitical strategy, banking supervision and regulation, global policy
Current Profession: Active-duty Army transitioning into financial and banking regulations and supervision in the summer of 2025.

Connect with Joshua Gries