Brandon J. Macker-Silva
Major: Modern Languages and Cultures
After successfully completing the Pathways Internship Program with the U.S. Department of State during his senior year at Pace, Brandon now serves as a Passport Specialist in the Bureau of Consular Affairs. He uses his linguistic expertise and cultural knowledge to adjudicate passport applications, conduct community outreach events, and assist U.S. citizens that have urgent travel and/or a life-or-death emergency. He aspires to join the Foreign Service to provide consular services at our diplomatic posts overseas.
“My courses in the Modern Languages Department provided me with the cultural adaptability to interact with people of all backgrounds. I use the skills I gained at Pace to protect U.S. National Security and the integrity of the passport issuance process.”
Brandon J. Macker-Silva
