Political Science 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
Ian Mercer ’16
American Music, Political Science/International Relations
The Cleveland Orchestra, Production Manager
Business/Finance/Sales
Benjamin P. Barclay ’09
Political Science/International Relations, ENTSC
Zendesk, VP, Corporate Development & Technology Partnerships
Mitch Bermel ’17
Political Science/International Relations
Thomson Reuters, Business Development Representative
Paul Ellebrecht ’10
Political Science/International Relations
Collaborative Strategies, Consultant
Julia J. Kenney ’20
Political Science/International Relations
Foundation, Associate
Robert R. Nachtsheim ’07
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
LPL Financial, Assistant Vice President
Nonoko Sato ’00
Political Science/International Relations
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Executive Director
Beth S. Shapiro ’10
Political Science, LTAMC
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Manager of Organization Development
Jack L. Sherrick ’20
Political Science/International Relations
Columbia Center for Public Research and Leadership, Summer Associate
Jacob D. Sippel ’18
Spanish, Political Science/International Relations
Promontory Financial Group, Analyst
Michael J. Sobaski ’15
Political Science
Wyze Labs, Senior Director of Product Management
Justine E. Szafran ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Studio Art
Gartner, Sr. Specialist, Quantitative Analytics & Data Science
Kifaya M. Taha ’17
Political Economy, French and Francophone Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Mother, Creative Strategist
Sebastian Tovar ’18
Africana Studies, Cross-Cultural Studies, Political Science/International Relations
AbbVie Inc., Data & Research Analyst-Equity/Equality/Diversity/Inclusion
Elyse N. Wanzenried ’19
Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies, English
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, Program Associate
Jianxiong Zhang ’20
Political Science/International Relations
Self Employed, Independent Angel Investor
Communications/Media
Claire A. Kelloway ’16
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Open Markets Institute, Food & Farming Reporter and Policy Analyst
Zizi Li ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
(unknown)
Zoe D. Pharo ’21
Political Science/International Relations
Hyde Park Herald, Contributing Writer
Education (Higher Ed)
Peter A. Bruno ’17
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Harvard Kennedy School, Master in Public Policy
Sarah Forster ’93
Political Science, Russian Studies
Carleton, Director of Milestone Reunions
Allison M. Palmbach ’21
Environmental Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Unknown, Graduate Student
Education (Pre K-12)
Christopher S. Sheldon ’92
Political Science, Educational Studies
Bancroft School, Teacher, Performing Arts and History/Speech Coach
Environment/Agriculture
Jacob L. Frankel ’17
Political Science/International Relations
San Cristobal Coffee Importers
Kyra Ngai ’21
Asian Studies, Political Science/International Relations
GridLabs, Development and Communications Associate
Government/Public Service
Andrew Farias ’21
Political Science/International Relations, Environmental Studies
Asian Community and Cultural Center, Lobby and Policy Fellow
Michael J. Happ ’17
Educational Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Program Associate,Climate and Rural Communities
Benjamin W. Phillips ’05
Political Science/International Relations
United States Marine Corps, Infantry Officer
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Jonah R. Fisher ’20
Political Science/International Relations, Computer Science
Cimpress Technology, Software Developer
Legal Professions
Joseph R. Burson ’16
Political Science/International Relations
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Attorney-Advisor
Avery E. Coombe ’19
Political Science/International Relations
Center for Reproductive Rights, US Litigation Department, Paralegal
Mara J. Daly ’16
Political Science/International Relations
Binsfeld Law Firm, Immigration Legal Assistant
Eric A. Hazoury ’16
Political Science/International Relations
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Associate
Ibad H. Jafri ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
United States Department of Justice, Trial Attorney
Bonita Y. Leung ’00
Political Science/International Relations, East Asian Studies
Chi-X, General Counsel
Andrew J. Navratil, Esq. ’07
Political Science
U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney-Advisor
Gregory P. Preves, J.D. ’91
Political Science
Curran Group, Inc., Vice President and General Counsel
Matthew J. Thibodeau ’18
French and Francophone Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Loevy & Loevy, Paralegal
Other Careers
Erica B. Cagliero ’20
Public Policy, Political Science/International Relations
Office of Massachusetts Attorney General, Trial Paralegal
Emilia L. Calma ’14
Political Science/International Relations
D.C. Policy Center, Director of Research and Policy
Carly Davidson ’15
Political Science/International Relations
Global Air Charters, Inc., Pilot – First Officer
Rohan Mukherjee ’19
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations, Music Performance
Contented Cow Creamery, Founder
Justine F. Seligson ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Cross-Cultural Studies
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association, Integration Manager
Bailey R. Ulbricht ’15
Political Science/International Relations
Paper Airplanes, Founder / Board Chair
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps/Teach for America
Micalie J. Hunt ’20
Political Science/International Relations
AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Summer VISTA
Public Policy
Jacob A. Cohn ’13
Political Science/International Relations
U.S. Agency for International Development, Information Office, OFDA
Huntington S. Mason ’81
Political Science/International Relations
U.S. Government, Manager (Ret.)
Brian R. Sala ’85
Political Science, Political Economy
Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commissi, Deputy Director
Social Service/Advocacy
Kathryn (Schmidt) Lozada ’12
Political Science/International Relations, LTAMC
ISAIAH/Faith in MN, Southern Minnesota Organizer