Global Careers Speaker Series: A Conversation with Sam Kling

Global Careers Speaker Series: A Conversation with Sam Kling

The Northwestern Buffett Institute's Global Career Speaker Series connects Northwestern PhD students with alumni and leaders across sectors for conversations on a wide range of exciting career paths in international affairs, policy and development.

Sam Kling is a fellow and director of global cities research at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. His research focuses on mobility and urban planning policies for a more environmentally sustainable, equitable and human city life. 

Sam earned his PhD in Urban History from Northwestern in 2017. He’ll speak about his time at Northwestern, his transition to the nonprofit world and his work with the Council. If you’re interested in learning about career opportunities beyond the academy, please join us for our conversation with Sam!