Alumni Aloud

Tim Wilson earned his MPhil in French at the Graduate Center and is now a Senior Grant Writer at the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Tim shares insights about tapping into your network, figuring out what you want in a career, and developing a strategy to get your dream job. The post French at the Natural Resources Defense Council (feat. Tim Wilson) appeared firs...

Rebecca Rasch earned her PhD in sociology at the Graduate Center and is now a Mixed Methods Research Scientist on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research Team at Amazon. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Rebecca speaks with us about research in HR and DEI, building inclusion into your process, and how to think about methods for a career in industry.  The post Sociology at Amazon (feat. Rebecc...

Jessica Miller received her PhD in Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences and is now a Director at Kearns and West. The post Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at Kearns & West (feat. Jessica Miller) appeared first on Career Planning and Professional Development .

Rayya El Zein received her PhD in Theatre and Performance at the Graduate Center. She is now Senior Program Manager at Code for Science and Society.  The post Theatre and Performance at Code for Science and Society (feat. Rayya El Zein) appeared first on Career Planning and Professional Development .

Johnna Scrabis received her MA from the Graduate Center's Comparative Literature Program in 2015. She is currently a comedy producer at Impractical Jokers. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Johnna talks about collaborating with other writers, dealing with artistic rejection and staying open to new opportunities, and letting things roll off. This episode’s interview was conducted by Hilarie Ashton....

Rebecca Amato received her PhD in History at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is currently the Director of Teaching and Learning at Illinois Humanities. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Rebecca speaks with us about her research on urban history in New York City, her passion for public history, and the impact that the humanities can have on the community at-large. This episode’s interview was conducte...

Lindsay Green-Barber graduated from the Political Science program with her PhD in 2012. She is the founder of Impact Architects. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Lindsay talks about the uncertainty and excitement of not immediately knowing what to do after a fellowship, striking out on her own as an independent consultant, building a business, and collaborating with her team and clients. This epis...

Rachel Manes received her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently a Senior Clinical Supervisor at BCS Counseling Group. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Rachel discusses her shift from working in policy to directly engaging with clients, the importance of being kind, and how her commitment to an interdisciplinary approach at the CUNY Graduate Center further dev...

Eva Sibinga graduated from the Graduate Center with a Master of Science in Data Analysis and Visualization. She is now a Curriculum Developer at Codecademy. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Eva talks to us about working at the intersection of tech and education and how to turn your graduate education into a career path. This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corporat...

Aaron Eisenberg received his Master’s in Liberal Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is currently a Project Manager focused on North America and the United Nations at the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Aaron talks to us about his journey working across the world, the impact of progressive nonprofit institutions, and how the CUNY Graduate Center shaped his research on...

Alexia Raynal graduated from the Graduate Center’s MALS Program with an MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She is now an EdTech Researcher at the Education Development Center’s Center for Children and Technology. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Alexia talks about working in the nonprofit research sector and how to best prepare for a career path in research outside academia. This episode’...

Thomas Harbison graduated from the History program with his PhD in 2011. He is the Acting Director of Digital Education at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Tom talks about utilizing your graduate school experience for a career at the intersection of digital worlds and learning. This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corpora...

Anders Wallace graduated from the Anthropology program with his PhD in 2019, and during his time at the Graduate Center, Anders was a fellow in the Office of Career Planning & Professional Development. He is currently a team lead for design research with Rocket Mortgage. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Anders talks about working in UX, moving into industry after academia, and equity efforts in te...

Jiye Son graduated from the CUNY Graduate Center's Chemistry Program in 2019 with a PhD in Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry. She is now the Associate Director for the Nanoscience Initiative and the ASRC Sensor CAT at the Grad Center's own Advanced Science Research Center. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Jiye talks about the real-world applications of nanoparticles and ASRC’s research, the i...

Chris Arettines earned his PhD in Mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently a Quantitative Developer at BP. In his career, Chris has held a few different data science positions. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Chris speaks about translating graduate school research skills into industry success and how to develop a successful career in the world of data. This episode’s interview w...

Paul Bruening has a PhD in Psychology from the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently Director of UX Research and Insights at Thomson Reuters. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Paul does a deep dive into the principles and methods behind UX research and how GC students can both prepare themselves for the field and stand out while job searching. This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks....

Our three panelists—Erin Rose Glass (PhD English), Barbara Hubert (PhD Urban Education), and Maria Janelli (PhD Educational Psychology)—are all alums of the Graduate Center. At the time of this recording, Erin was Senior Developer Educator at DigitalOcean, Barbara was Director of Professional Learning at BrainPOP, and Maria was Senior Manager of Online Teacher Education Programs at the American Mu...

Ivan Anastassov received his PhD in Biology at the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at San Francisco State University. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Ivan talks to us about his path to becoming a professor, the range of scientific careers he explored as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco, and his active pu...

Sara Flowers received her Doctorate in Public Health from the Graduate Center and is now the Vice President of Education and Training at Planned Parenthood. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Sara talks to us about what it takes to become a sex educator, the benefits of developing strong relationships within your cohort, and the advantages of finding clarity as soon as possible when it comes to how...

Lisa V. Gale received her PhD in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center and is now the Chief Program Officer at StoryCorps. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Lisa talks to us about why every individual’s story matters, the benefits of asking those around you what career they see you having, and the value of a CUNY education. This episode’s interview was conducted by Sarah Hildebrand. The music is...

Marissa Barrera received her PhD from the GC’s Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program. She is the owner of New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology P.C., as well as the Program Director of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program in Medical Speech Language Pathology. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Marissa tells us about bridging clinical and educational experiences in speech language science...

Susan Croll received her PhD from the Neuropsychology program at The Graduate Center. She is now the Director Emeritus of Regeneron’s Postdoctoral Program.  In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Susan talks to us about the similarities and differences between an academic and industrial postdoc position, how to transition from a PhD program into the biotech industry, and the collaborative, invigorating...

Elisa Lee received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate Center. She is now a psychologist in private practice. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Elisa talks to us about the challenges and benefits of opening up a private practice, the impact of the pandemic on her work, and the importance of networking in order to build a sense of community. This episode’s interview was conducted by Sar...

This is a special edition of Alumni Aloud that was recorded at our virtual Careers in Science Communication & Outreach event in February 2021. The panelists were Drs. Rachel Weintraub-Brevda, Saranna Belgrave, and Maria Strangas. Rachel received her PhD from the Graduate Center’s Psychology program in the Cognition, Brain, and Behavior subprogram; Maria got her PhD in the Ecology and Evolutionary...

Evan Dawson received her PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Experimental Psychology and Law from the Graduate Center. She is now a Senior UX Researcher at Robinhood. In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Evan talks to us about how she pivoted into the fields of tech and finance, the collaborative research she gets to do at Robinhood, and the importance of finding a career that aligns with your v...