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Introducing the 2012 Class of Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows (XXIX)

Cultural Vistas Announces Incoming Class of Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows
Over 480 Americans have advanced their careers in Germany since 1984's inaugural class

NEW YORK – Cultural Vistas is proud to welcome 19 accomplished professionals from across the United States as members of the 29th class of Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows.

The program, which is fully funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung Foundation, has afforded more than 480 Americans the unique opportunity to advance their careers abroad through direct experience in the political, economic and cultural environment of Germany and the European Union.

The 2012-2013 Bosch Fellows bring together a wide range of experience and focus areas, encompassing everything from climate change and sustainable development to foreign affairs journalism; yet share a collective passion to gain new knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen their expertise overseas.This year's class was selected this past January from an applicant pool consisting of more than 500 eligible candidates.

The group recently embarked for Germany where they will take part in intensive language training in advance of two high-level work assignments across the German public and private sectors. The fellows will also participate in three professional seminars held across Europe, which provide a forum to meet and discuss current issues facing Germany and the EU with key decision makers.

Cultural Vistas has facilitated professional exchange programs and services for visitors coming to the United States, and Americans seeking overseas experiential learning opportunities since 1950. It acts as the U.S. representative of the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program and has administered the program since its inception in 1984.  Learn more about the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program at culturalvistas.org/bosch.

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About Robert Bosch Stiftung
Established in 1964, the Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company. It represents the philanthropic and social endeavors of founder Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and fulfills his legacy by taking on challenges of modern day society, developing forward-looking concepts, and putting them into practice.

The Robert Bosch Stiftung works predominantly in the fields of international relations, health, and education. The Robert Bosch Stiftung, the objectives of which are exclusively non-profit, holds 92% of the capital stock of Robert Bosch GmbH. Since 1964, the foundation has provided over one billion euros in funding.

The 29th class of Robert Bosch Foundation Fellows, their experience and focus in Germany.

Philip H. Bartels New York, N.Y.	Education: Johns Hopkins University; MA, European Studies (2008) Williams College; BA, Political Science (2003) Experience: North Lake Investment Group LLC, Senior Analyst Deutsche Bank AG, Treasury Analyst Fellowship Focus: Monetary policy and reserve management
Adam Brundage Washington, D.C.	Education:                           Duke University; MEM, Environmental Management (2007) McGill University; BS, Atmospheric Science (2004) Experience:             ICF International, Senior Associate U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Scientist Fellowship Focus:             Climate change and sustainable materials management
Caitlan M. Carroll Anaheim, Calif.	Education:                           University of Southern California; MA, Journalism (2007) University of Portland; BA, English Literature & French (2000) Experience:             The World & Marketplace, Freelance Radio Reporter Fulbright Commission, Journalism Fellow Marketplace Radio, Reporter & Director Fellowship Focus:             Demographics and health care
Kyle Cline Indianapolis, Ind.	Education: Indiana University; MPA, Public Affairs (2008) Indiana University; BA, Political Science (2005) Experience: Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy, GM Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture/Food Export Association of the Midwest, State Export Intern Fellowship Focus: Renewable energy
Michelle Cloud Washington, D.C.	Education: Institut d’Etudes Politiques Paris; MA, Intl. Affairs (2008) University of Virginia; BA, Foreign Affairs (2006) Experience: U.S. Department of State, Presidential Management Fellow, Foreign Affairs Officer U.S. Embassy Ankara, Economics Officer Fellowship Focus: German and European cultural diplomacy, international relations with Middle East & Turkey
Laura M. Damerville Washington, D.C.	Education: Harvard University; JD, Law (2007) Swarthmore College; BA, Art and Economics (2003) Experience: Caplin & Drysdale, Associate, Exempt Organizations Practice Ropes & Gray LLP, Associate, Tax & Benefits Department Fellowship Focus: Non-profit sector; regulation of international charitable activities
Lauren Edwards Washington, D.C.	Education: Georgetown University; MA, European Studies (2012) Lewis & Clark College; BA, Foreign Languages & Literatures, German, French (2007) Experience: Council on Foreign Relations, Intern BMW Center for German and European Studies, Research Assistant Fellowship Focus: Transatlantic dialogue on peace; security issues in global development
Sarah R. Jones Washington, D.C.	Education:                           Syracuse University; MA, International Relations; MPA, Environmental Studies (2007) Allegheny College; BA, Political Science (2005) Experience:             Government Accountability Office, Senior Analyst Pace Global Energy Services, Analyst Fellowship Focus:             German public transportation infrastructure and climate change
Steven C. Keil Washington, D.C.	Education:                           Georgetown University; MA, European Studies (2012) University of South Dakota; BA, Political Science, German (2007) Experience:             The Office of United States Senator John Thune, Legislative Aide Legislative Research Council, Intern Fellowship Focus:             Foreign policy
James Kirchick Prague, Czech Republic	Education:                           Yale University; BA, History (2006) Experience:             Radio Free Europe; Radio Liberty, Writer at Large The New Republic, Assistant Editor Fellowship Focus:             Foreign affairs journalism
Austin J. Knuppe Chicago, Ill.	Education:                           University of Chicago; MA, International Affairs (2012) Calvin College; BA, Political Science (2008) Experience:             Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, Research Assistant Paul Henry B. Institute, Undergraduate Research Fellow Fellowship Focus:             Foreign policy & NATO
Jonathan Kosobucki New York, N.Y.	Education:                           Columbia University; MS, Mechanical Engineering (2011) University of Wisconsin; BS, Physics, Mechanical Engineering (2005) Experience:             Buro Happold, Mechanical Engineer Flack and Kurtz, Design Engineer Fellowship Focus:             Energy efficiency and policy
Elizabeth M. Livengood Washington, D.C.	Education:                           Georgetown University, MA, European Studies (2012) Emory University; BA, International Affairs (2009) Experience:             Delegation of European Union to the U.S, Intern-Trade Section Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Intern - Office of Europe and the Middle East Fellowship Focus:             Translantic trade policy
Nicholas M. Oyler Germantown, Tenn.	Education:                           Texas A&M University; MA, City & Regional Planning (2012) University of Memphis; BA, Geography, German (2008) Experience:             Texas A&M College of Architecture, Graduate Assistant Catholic Univeristy of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt, Teaching Assistant Fellowship Focus:             Sustainable development; urban and regional planning policy
Jaimes Valdez Portland, Oregon	Education:                           Whitman College; BA, Physics, Environmental Studies (2003) Experience:            Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability, Renewable Energy Specialist DNV Global Energy Concepts, Project Coordinator Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Outreach Consultant Fellowship Focus:             Renewable energy, solar energy technologies
Kyle C. Whitaker Washington, D.C.	Education:                           University of Wisconsin; MPA, International Affairs (2007) Wake Forest University; BA, Economics, History (2005) Experience:             SustainAbility, Manager Framework: CR, Principal Fellowship Focus:             Emerging mobility trends
Michael J. Williams New Preston, Conn.	Education:                           London School of Economics; PhD, Intl. Relations (2006) Humboldt Universitaet Berlin; MA, European Studies (2003) University of Delaware; BA, International Relations (2002) Experience:             Wesleyan University, Visiting Professor of Government University of London, University Lecturer Fellowship Focus:             Transatlantic relations and defense issues
Ann-Marie K. Zell Washington, D.C.	Education:                           William & Mary School of Law; JD, Law (2006) Indiana University; BA, English, German (2003) Experience:             Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Attorney Seemes, Bowen & Seemes, Attorney Fellowship Focus:             Consumer protection; e-commerce