American Studies majors end up in a wide range of careers. Please let us (and your classmates) know what you’re up to by creating a profile. We want to hear from you!
Arts/Museums
Julia C. Corrin ’07
American Studies
Carnegie Mellon University, University Archivist
Business/Finance/Sales
Briana J. Cain ’09
Political Economy, American Studies
PowerObjects, Brand Engagement and Digital Strategy Manager
Natalie S. Jacobson ’18
American Studies
Augsburg University, Campus Kitchen Coordinator
Hannah B. Price ’97
American Studies
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Independent Sales Director
Communications/Media
Gregory J. Hunter ’09
American Studies
Lerner Publishing Group, Editorial Director
Julie C. Lund ’83
American Studies
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, Senior Manager, Donor Relations
Education (Higher Ed)
Jennifer P. Blanchard ’96
English, American Studies
Bates College, Senior Writer and Assistant to the President
John M. Knapp ’09
American Studies
Marquette University, Executive Director of Innovation Alley
Education (Pre K-12)
Jean M. Capizzi ’99
American Studies, ENTSC
Kingsley Montessori School, Elementary Learning Specialist
R. Ernesto Cruz, III ’01
Media Studies, American Studies
The Latin School of Chicago, Teacher
Laura K. Henry ’13
American Studies
Columbus City Schools, Gifted Intervention Specialist
Peter Hill ’00
American Studies
Red Cloud Indian School Lakota Immersion Program, Linguistic Specialist
Natalie A. Reinhart ’15
American Studies
St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, Social Studies Teacher
Environment/Agriculture
Eryn Deeming Kehe ’96
American Studies
Metro, Planning Dept. Communications Manager
Healthcare
Phoebe L. Chastain ’14
WGSTC, American Studies
WellShare International, Program Manager
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Jesse Alter ’03
Media Studies, American Studies
Imperial College London, Digital Content and Social Media Manager
Sydney L. Botz ’19
American Studies, Computer Science
ThoughtWorks, Consultant Developer
Legal Professions
Other Careers
Public Policy
Science/Lab Research
Stacey L. Pelika ’96
Educational Studies, American Studies
National Education Association, Director of Research
Social Service/Advocacy
Abigail R. Baum ’08
Educational Studies, American Studies
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, PhD Candidate
Calla X. Slayton ’20
American Studies, Educational Studies
DKT International, Program Officer