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
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.
Theresa McCarty
Hometown: Stowe, VT
Previous Education: Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Art History, Middlebury College and Master of Science in Natural Resources (Environmental Conservation), University of New Hampshire
Interest areas: Corporate sustainability, strategic engagement, renewable energy financing, stakeholder engagement, business growth, economic analysis, global policy, and ESG frameworks.
Current Profession: Strategic insights and sustainable finance lead with a UN-affiliated organization