Career Roundtable with Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary, DHS

IOP and OCS cosponsored career roundtable.

Career Chat & Lunch with Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security

Fri, March 8, 12pm – 1pm

54 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (OCS)

Meet Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security and join us for a lively discussion about Mr. Bersin's experience and career path. As Assistant Secretary, Mr. Bersin oversees the Department's international engagement and serves as the principal advisor to Secretary Janet Napolitano on all international affairs. Previously, Bersin served as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection where he oversaw the operations of CBP's 57,000-employee work force and managed an operating budget of more than $11 billion geared to protecting the nation's borders from all threats while expediting lawful trade and travel. Mr. Bersin, a 1968 graduate of Harvard College, has over 30 years of experience primarily in public service, education and law, and has previously served as California's Secretary of Education under Governor Schwarzenegger, and as U.S. Attorney for Southern California appointed by President Clinton. Lunch will be served! Please register through Crimson Careers.