First Jobs
This person had to be CPR-certified for their first job as a lifeguard.
Andrew
Uh oh! Riki was a little shocked when this person "crashed" her in-person interview with Irina.
Richard Haass
This beloved pet loves to play 'chase the laser' after dinner.
Ralph Powell (Liz)
"The tribe has spoken," Olivia may have let her new favorite show bleed into her daily life.
Survivor
Sarah McMerty's favorite coffee shop near the office is known for their distinctive cups that are designed to look like the shop's namesake.
As a paralegal focusing on this type of law, this person would have found the June 30th Home and Abroad event helpful at their first job.
Krista
Veronica was once trapped in a full elevator on her way to this bi-monthly interdepartmental meeting.
Foreign Affairs marketing meeting
The dog pictured here is known for his love of chasing leaves.
Leo (Irina)
Always on the go, Irina's favorite way to spend a summer Friday might surprise you.
Sleeping in
Looking for a good book to go with your coffee, Sarah Valero's favorite coffee shop will print out the book you are looking for if they don't have it in stock.
Shakespeare
During their first job working with State Department-sponsored foreign delegations, this person collected souvenirs from Iraq, South Africa, and Kazakstan.
Rachael
Before the pandemic, Grace had an interdepartmental friendship with this CFR Digital staff member because they both used the elliptical at lunch.
Doug Halsey
This NPO pet loves to sit like a human.
Blue (Claire)
To use the Sicilian or the Kings Indian is the decision Rachael faces during her quarantine hobby.
Chess
Riki was likely thrilled to watch Connell and Marianne in this 2020 Hulu series based on her favorite book.
Normal People
Derivatives, the quadratic equation, and Pythagoras's Theorem are a few concepts that this person probably encountered as a filer at a mathematical publication.
Maria
When Claire was an intern, one of her most memorable moments was when this person discussed the tenth anniversary of One Direction during a department-wide meeting.
Nancy Bodurtha
Prior to adoption, this pet was known by the name Hodor.
Clementine (Grace)
Sarah McMerty may have invested in a bamboo mat to help with her quarantine hobby.
Making (veggie) sushi rolls
Maria's favorite CFR catering menu item is a miniature take on a New York City classic breakfast.
mini bagels and lox
Grace
Olivia once had to take a nap in this person's office after staying out too late with Term members during National Conference.
Sarah Valero
The dog, pictured here, is an only child and likes to howl and bark at other dogs.
Bear (Veronica)
Poshmark, threadUP, and The Real Real are a few of the sites Sarah Valero might visit as part of her new hobby.
Online thrifting
"I say a little prayer for you," Julia Roberts stars in Liz's favorite movie which is set in Chicago.
My Best Friend's Wedding