Jan Hughes is vice president for human resources and administration at CFR. She oversees the organization's talent development, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, and employee relations functions. In addition, Ms. Hughes provides oversight of facilities, event, and security management for both the New York headquarters and the LEED® Gold-certified Washington, DC, building. Prior to CFR, she worked in human resources in advertising. Ms. Hughes holds a BA in art history from Rutgers University.
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In an ever-changing world, CFR’s work as a nonpartisan resource for information and ideas is more important than ever. At CFR, you will do work that matters with smart and dedicated colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer opportunities for people at all levels of their careers, from recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in foreign policy, to experienced professionals in areas such as digital or global communications. We also offer internships for college and graduate students.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has a longstanding commitment to making the foreign policy community in the United States more representative of American society as a whole. CFR advances this goal through building a diverse membership, staff, and board, as well as by conducting outreach activities to academic and religious institutions, hosting events on relevant topics, and collaborating with other organizations working toward the same mission.
CFR Presents
Each year CFR organizes more than one hundred on-the-record events, conference calls, and podcasts in which senior government officials, global leaders, business executives, and prominent thinkers discuss pressing international issues. CFR Presents is a portal to live video content and offers an archive of approximately 1,300 videos; 2,000 audio recordings; and 2,000 transcripts by region, topic, or series.