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, Operations Assistant
Business/Finance/Sales
Benjamin P. Barclay ’09
ENTSC, Political Science/International Relations
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
Megan A. Haddock ’01
Political Science/International Relations
International Society for Third Sector Research, Program Manager
Julia R. Holewinski ’16
Political Science/International Relations, East Asian Studies
Epic Systems, Project Manager
Lauren M. Janus ’01
Political Science/International Relations
Thoughtful Philanthropy, Director
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, Associate Director
Beth S. Shapiro ’10
LTAMC, Political Science
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Manager of Organization Development
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
Owen R. Solis ’17
Middle East Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Franklin Templeton Investments, Research Associate
Suhail S. Thandi ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Consocia Advisory, Assistant Manager – Knowledge, Insights, and CSR
Sebastian Tovar Montanez ’18
Cross-Cultural Studies, Political Science/International Relations, Africana Studies
AbbVie Inc., Data & Research Analyst-Equity/Equality/Diversity/Inclusion
Erika Tyagi ’16
Economics, Political Science/International Relations
Economists Incorporated, Research Associate
Communications/Media
Alice I. Cohen ’15
Political Science/International Relations
College Possible, Communications VISTA
Claire A. Kelloway ’16
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy
Open Markets Institute, Food & Farming Reporter and Policy Analyst
Education (Higher Ed)
Peter A. Bruno ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy
Harvard Kennedy School, Master in Public Policy
Roy L. Cady-Kimble ’18
Political Science/International Relations
St. Olaf College, Assistant Dean of Admissions
Emma E. Dobbins ’10
Political Science
University of California San Francisco, Medical Student
Sarah Forster ’93
Russian Studies, Political Science
Carleton College, Director of Milestone Reunions
Connor Jackson ’15
Political Science
Carleton College, Assistant Dean of Admissions
Bailey R. Ulbricht ’15
Political Science/International Relations
Paper Airplanes, Founder & President
Education (Pre K-12)
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
Isabel S. Storey ’17
American Music, Political Science/International Relations
Borough of State College, Planner
Government/Public Service
Michael J. Happ ’17
Educational Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Ibad H. Jafri ’17
Cinema and Media Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Benjamin W. Phillips ’05
Political Science/International Relations
United States Marine Corps, Infantry Officer
Healthcare
John J. W. Fangman ’88
Political Science
Medical College of Wisconsin, Senior Director Ambulatory Services
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Marc R. Schwartz ’91
Political Science, Political Economy
CNS Partners, LLC, President
Legal Professions
Mara J. Daly ’16
Political Science/International Relations
Binsfeld Law Firm, Immigration Legal Assistant
Kristin Clare Larson ’81
Political Science
State of Minnesota, District Court Judge
Bonita Y. Leung ’00
Political Science/International Relations, East Asian Studies
Chi-X, General Counsel
Andrew J. Navratil ’07
Political Science
US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Law Clerk
Worthington S. Phillips ’10
Political Science
Georgetown Law, Law Clerk at DOL OALJ
Gregory P. Preves, J.D. ’91
Political Science
Curran Group, Inc., Vice President and General Counsel
Paul W. Sanderson-Cimino ’06
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy
Legal Services of Northern California, Staff Attorney
Matthew J. Thibodeau ’18
French and Francophone Studies, Political Science/International Relations
(unknown), Paralegal
Ellen R. Tighe ’09
Political Science
Greene Radovsky Maloney Share & Hennigh, LLP, Associate, Real Estate
Other Careers
Damali Britton ’18
Political Science/International Relations
Nebraska Appleseed, Weitz Fellow
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
Rosario A. Dominguez ’90
Political Science
UMass Donahue Institute, Head Start Region I Training and Technical Assistance Coord.
Jacob R. Gunderson ’17
German, Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Michael J. Hood ’90
Political Science
JPMorgan Asset Management, Managing Director
Alice Mei ’16
Political Science/International Relations, Psychology
The Center for Effective Philanthropy, Senior Analyst
Rohan Mukherjee ’19
Music Performance, Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Contented Cow Creamery, Founder
Justine F. Seligson ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Cross-Cultural Studies
Kifaya M. Taha ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy, French and Francophone Studies
Emily B. Wallace-Jackson ’87
Political Science, Political Economy
Seven Dreams Education Foundation, Executive Director
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps/Teach for America
Elyse N. Wanzenried ’19
Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies, English
Peace Corps, TEFL Teacher
Public Policy
Jacob A. Cohn ’13
Political Science/International Relations
U.S. Agency for International Development, Information Office, OFDA
Alicia A. Mazzara ’06
Political Science/International Relations
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Research Associate, Housing
Brian R. Sala ’85
Political Economy, Political Science
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
Masha Finn ’09
Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies
Hamline University, Career Counselor
Kathryn E. S. Lozada ’12
LTAMC, Political Science/International Relations
ISAIAH, Southern Minnesota Organizer