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
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 Economy, Political Science/International Relations
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
Spanish, Political Science/International Relations
Promontory Financial Group, Analyst
Michael J. Sobaski ’15
Political Science
Wyze Labs, Senior Director of Product Management
Owen R. Solis ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Middle East Studies
Franklin Templeton Investments, Research Associate
Kifaya M. Taha ’17
French and Francophone Studies, Political Science/International Relations, Political Economy
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
Political Science/International Relations, Economics
Economists Incorporated, Research Associate
Emily B. Wallace-Jackson ’87
Political Science, Political Economy
Seven Dreams Education Foundation, Executive Director
Elyse N. Wanzenried ’19
Political Science/International Relations, French and Francophone Studies, English
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, Program Associate
Communications/Media
Alice I. Cohen ’15
Political Science/International Relations
College Possible, Communications VISTA
Jacob R. Gunderson ’17
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations, German
Unknown
Claire A. Kelloway ’16
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Open Markets Institute, Food & Farming Reporter and Policy Analyst
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
Emma E. Dobbins ’10
Political Science
University of California San Francisco, Medical Student
Sarah Forster ’93
Russian Studies, Political Science
Carleton, Director of Milestone Reunions
Education (Pre K-12)
Andrea E. Lofquist ’20
Political Science/International Relations
Minnesota Alliance With Youth, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
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
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
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
Mass Generl Brigham Community Physicians, Chief Medical Officer
Info Systems/Technology/Library
Jonah R. Fisher ’20
Political Science/International Relations, Computer Science
Cimpress Technology, Software Developer
Marc R. Schwartz ’91
Political Science, Political Economy
CNS Partners, LLC, President
Legal Professions
Joseph R. Burson ’16
Political Science/International Relations
(unknown), Federal Law Clerk
Avery E. Coombe ’19
Political Science/International Relations
Department of Justice Antitrust Division, Paralegal Specialist
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
Anya L. Naschak ’98
Political Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Marks Paneth, LLP, Senior Manager
Andrew J. Navratil, Esq. ’07
Political Science
U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney-Advisor
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 Economy, Political Science/International Relations
Legal Services of Northern California, Staff Attorney
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
Andrew Farias ’21
Political Science/International Relations, Environmental Studies
Nebraska Appleseed, Weitz Fellow
Michael J. Happ ’17
Educational Studies, Political Science/International Relations
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
Allison M. Palmbach ’21
Environmental Studies, Political Science/International Relations
Justine F. Seligson ’19
Political Science/International Relations, Cross-Cultural Studies
Suhail S. Thandi ’17
Political Science/International Relations, Cinema and Media Studies
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
Alicia A. Mazzara ’06
Political Science/International Relations
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Research Associate, Housing
Alice Mei ’16
Political Science/International Relations, Psychology
The Center for Effective Philanthropy, Senior Analyst
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
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