Mouzon Siddiqi, Program Coordinator
mouzon.w.siddiqi@vanderbilt.edu

Mouzon Siddiqi and Marie Kelley provide the highest level of service to our participants; from greeting them as they get off the plane to providing a network of support services through graduation and beyond.

About our Staff . . . .

Mouzon began working at Vanderbilt in 1975 and joined the Graduate Program in Economic Development staff in 1987 following Marilyn Whiteman who worked for the Program for 25 years. Marie began working for the Department of Economics in 1991 and joined the GPED staff in 1992 following Frances Rich who also worked for the Program for 25 years.

Both Mouzon and Marie work with students from the time they apply untill they graduate. They meet incoming students at the airport and assist students in finding suitable housing. Mouzon works with applications ensuring that each applicantion received is reviewed in a timely manner and that each prospective student/applicant is well informed and taken care of. Marie maintains an up-to date list of all students and alumni, and writes the annual Newsletter. Mouzon and Marie work with sponsoring agencies and assist students with forms and letters required by their sponsors and home governments.

Marie plans an eight-day Field Training Program to Washington, D.C. during Spring Break. In addition, Marie and Mouzon plan several social events during the year including the annual Awards Dinner, the Worley and Ferguson Awards Reception, the annual Fall Picnic and various receptions following GPED Seminars.

Students may seek help from Mouzon and Marie who can personally advise them or direct them to the appropriate resource persons or services.

What's the hardest part of their job? "Seeing students graduate and having to say goodbye."