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Professionalization: Positioning Yourself in a Dynamic Job Market

Professional headshot of Andrew Rigney
October 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Townshend 022

Join us for an engaging chat with the International Studies Program's newest lecturer, Andrew Rigney, to learn more about starting a career in the public sector. Andrew is the Chief Growth Officer at Obsidian Works, a commercial data and analysis company focused on national security and risk management problems. Before joining Obsidian, Andrew was an executive cybersecurity leader at EXPRESS, NetJets, and Deloitte. In the public sector, Andrew served as an intelligence officer in the US Navy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During his time in the military/government, Andrew focused on counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity issues, receiving awards from the FBI, National Counterterrorism Center, and Joint Special Operations Command. He received his MBA from the Ohio State University and a MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago.

Pizza and drinks will be provided. All are welcome, and no advance registration is required.