Zach Slotkin is pursuing a Master of Science in Foreign Service with a concentration in Science, Technology and International Affairs. He focuses his studies on climate and energy, including related issues, policies and emerging technologies. Before attending Georgetown, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in The Gambia, where he promoted English literacy and sustainable development at a rural school. After this, he worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's chemical safety division for two years as a Public Affairs Specialist. A Fort Lauderdale, Florida native, Zach graduated from George Washington University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs.