In an era fraught with economic instability, security challenges, poverty, inequity, and vulnerability, training the next generation of cross-sector leaders is more important than ever. For more than 80 years, Johns Hopkins SAIS has trained generations of students to understand a turbulent world and to shape it for the better. Our global alumni network comprises more than 22,000 accomplished professionals who are known for their cultural fluency, mastery of complex issues, and ability to make tough decisions.