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
- Business/Finance/Sales
- Communications/Media
- Education (Higher Ed)
- Education (Pre K-12)
- Environment/Agriculture
- Government/Public Service
- Healthcare
- Info Systems/Technology/Library
- Legal Professions
- Other Careers
- Peace Corps/AmeriCorps/Teach for America
- Public Policy
- Science/Lab Research
- Social Service/Advocacy
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 Science/International Relations, Political Economy
LPL Financial, Assistant Vice President
Cameron J. Platt ’07
Political Science/International Relations, East Asian Studies
Boston Consulting Group, General Management Consultant
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
Political Science/International Relations, Spanish
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
20 Degrees Impact Revenue Services, Consultant, Program Associate
Kifaya M. Taha ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy, French and Francophone Studies
Mother, Creative Strategist
Sebastian Tovar Montanez ’18
Africana Studies, Cross-Cultural Studies, Political Science/International Relations
AbbVie Inc., Data & Research Analyst-Equity/Equality/Diversity/Inclusion
Erika Tyagi ’16
Economics, Political Science/International Relations
Economists Incorporated, Research Associate
Emily B. Wallace-Jackson ’87
Political Science, Political Economy
Seven Dreams Education Foundation, Executive Director
Elyse N. Wanzenried ’19
English, Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies
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
Political Science/International Relations, Cinema and Media Studies
(unknown)
Education (Higher Ed)
Peter A. Bruno ’17
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Harvard Kennedy School, Master in Public Policy
Roy L. Cady-Kimble ’18
Political Science/International Relations
St. Olaf College, Assistant Dean of Admissions
Sarah Forster ’93
Russian Studies, Political Science
Carleton, Director of Milestone Reunions
Ibad H. Jafri ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Unknown
Allison M. Palmbach ’21
Political Science/International Relations, Environmental Studies
Unknown, Graduate Student
Education (Pre K-12)
Christopher S. Sheldon ’92
Educational Studies, Political Science
Bancroft School, Teacher, Performing Arts and History/Speech Coach
Environment/Agriculture
Jacob L. Frankel ’17
Political Science/International Relations
San Cristobal Coffee Importers
Thomas R. Mackin ’87
Political Science
Belmont-Central Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
Kyra Ngai ’21
Asian Studies, Political Science/International Relations
GridLabs, Development and Communications Associate
Isabel S. Storey ’17
American Music, Political Science/International Relations
Borough of State College, Planner
Government/Public Service
Michael J. Happ ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Educational Studies
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
Healthcare
John J. W. Fangman ’88
Political Science
Mass Generl Brigham Community Physicians, Chief Medical Officer
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Jonah R. Fisher ’20
Computer Science, Political Science/International Relations
Cimpress Technology, Software Developer
Legal Professions
Joseph R. Burson ’16
Political Science/International Relations
(unknown), Federal Law Clerk
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
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
(unknown), 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
Francisco O. Castro ’18
Latin American Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Carly Davidson ’15
Political Science/International Relations
Global Air Charters, Inc., Pilot – First Officer
Michael J. Hood ’90
Political Science
JPMorgan Asset Management, Managing Director
Rohan Mukherjee ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Music Performance, Political Economy
Contented Cow Creamery, Founder
Anya L. Naschak ’98
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy
Marks Paneth, LLP, Director
Zoe D. Pharo ’21
Political Science/International Relations
In These Times, Editorial Intern
Justine F. Seligson ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Cross-Cultural Studies
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association, Volunteer Coordinator
Suhail S. Thandi ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
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
Science/Lab Research
Thet-Htar Thet ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Educational Studies
UNESCO Project Office, Junior Consultant
Social Service/Advocacy
Andrew Farias ’21
Political Science/International Relations, Environmental Studies
Nebraska Appleseed, Weitz Fellow
Masha Finn ’09
Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies
Hamline University, Career Counselor
Kathryn (Schmidt) Lozada ’12
Political Science/International Relations, LTAMC
ISAIAH, Southern Minnesota Organizer