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
Adriana Castillo ’18
American Studies, Educational Studies
H-E-B, Assistant Store Director
Birungi R. Mutebi ’02
Media Studies, American Studies
Facebook, Insights Marketing Lead, North America
Victoria R. Ostenso ’15
American Studies
Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council, Director
Hannah B. Price ’97
American Studies
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Independent Sales Director
Communications/Media
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, Director of External Relations
Education (Pre K-12)
R. Ernesto Cruz, III ’01
Media Studies, American Studies
The Latin School of Chicago, Teacher
Abigail H. Easton ’16
AFAMC, American Studies, Educational Studies
StoryCorps, Education Partnerships
Laura K. Henry ’13
American Studies
Minneapolis Public Schools, Social Studies Teacher
Ariana B. Kiener ’10
Educational Studies, American Studies, AFAMC
EdAllies, Senior Strategic Communications Director
Natalie A. Reinhart ’15
American Studies, American Studies
St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, Social Studies Teacher
Healthcare
Phoebe L. Chastain ’14
American Studies, WGSTC
WellShare International, Program Manager
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Jesse Alter ’03
American Studies, Media Studies
Imperial College London, Digital Content and Social Media Manager
Legal Professions
Kate Zerwas Graham, J.D. ’06
American Studies
Maser, Amundson, Boggio & Hendricks, PA, Associate Attorney
Other Careers
Victor M. Huerta ’18
American Studies, Biochemistry
Youth Policy Institute, Data Analyst
Science/Lab Research
Stacey L. Pelika ’96
Educational Studies, American Studies
National Education Association, Director of Research
Social Service/Advocacy
Abigail R. Baum ’08
American Studies, Educational Studies
The Pew Charitable Trusts, Senior Associate, Health Impact Project