Cliff grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and received his B.A. in Global International Studies from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. As an undergraduate, he had the opportunity to study abroad six times, including to Singapore and Malaysia, Chilé, China (twice), Italy, and Uruguay. After graduating, he worked as a Project Manager in China for Whirlpool Corporation. In addition to his studies in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program, Cliff serves as the community co-chair for the Diversity and Inclusion Group. He is particularly interested in international negotiations, trade, and Asian studies. Cliff hopes to pursue a career in public diplomacy and service. He speaks Mandarin Chinese.

"I chose the MSFS because of the program’s unique focus on real life applications and the opportunities that Georgetown and D.C. have. MSFS will equip me with the right skillsets to be a leader and a change agent in thee realms of international affairs.

Growing up, I always had a passion for international affairs. When it came to grad schools, Georgetown was highly regarded as the top school for foreign policy. The moment I stepped onto Georgetown’s campus, I knew that this was the place for me to pursue my passion, do what I love, and be in the heart of foreign policy: Washington, D.C. After a career in the private sector, here I am, a Georgetown graduate student."

Publications

Pulley III, C. (2013) 6 countries, 4 years, 1 degree: WMU student Clifford Pulley takes global view of education. [https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2013/12/western_michigan_university_st_48.html]

Pulley III, C. GLOBAL STUDIES MAJOR ON TRACK TO SET STUDY ABROAD RECORD [https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/pulley]

Pulley III, C. Global Perspective (Page 12-15) [https://issuu.com/wmich/docs/wmu-magazine-fall-2012]

Pulley III, C. 2018 Annual Report: Scholarship Impact [https://www.kalfound.org/About/WhatsNew/ViewArticle/tabid/190/ArticleId/288/2018-Annual-Report-Scholarship-Impact.aspx]