Rafael Alfonzo
Rafael is a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) candidate with a concentration in Global Politics and Security. He was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Rafael has a professional background in the public and diplomatic fields.
Rafael's academic focus is international politics, conflict resolution, and international trade. Prior to joining the MSFS program, Rafael served as Political Attaché at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington D.C. and worked as an advisor to the Vice President of the National Assembly in Venezuela. His areas of expertise are global government relations, strategy, and negotiations. Rafael holds an International Business degree with a specialization in economics and social sciences from UC Panama.
"I chose MSFS because Georgetown is the world's leading foreign service institution. Alumni of this school are now playing key roles in foreign policy. In addition, the human and professional standards of the faculty ensure academic excellence.”