Melina Ginszparg

Ice-breaker question:  In your experience, what do you think Interns can bring by to your organization in relation to its goals?

Facts about Fulbright Commission Argentina:

• Founded in 1946 through U.S. Senate legislation to increase mutual understanding.
• Operates in over 160 countries, with a unique bi-national partnership in each.
• Has award grants to over 5,700 Argentines and Americans since its inception.

Melina Ginszparg is a political scientist (University of Buenos Aires) with training in International Studies from Torcuato Di Tella University and exchange experience at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. For over 25 years, she has worked at the Fulbright Commission Argentina, where she currently holds the position of Director of Programs. Throughout her career, she has held positions such as Scholarship Coordinator, Interim Executive Director, and EducationUSA Academic Advisor, leading processes for the management, coordination, and implementation of educational exchange programs. She also served as a Junior Scholar and Project Assistant at the Wilson Center (Washington, D.C.) in initiatives related to Latin America. Her experience combines international academic cooperation, scholarship management, and institutional liaison.