October 3, 2018

Math in Data Science (feat. Bren Cavallo)

Bren Cavallo earned his PhD in Mathematics from the Graduate Center. He's a data scientist at M Science, a data-driven research and analytics firm that uses unconventional data sets to uncover strategic insights on trends for leading financial institutions and corporations.

September 19, 2018

Linguistics in Translation Entrepreneurship (feat. Rocio Raña)

Rocio Raña earned her PhD in Linguistics from the Graduate Center. She runs Langalo, a translation business in New York City. She also works on different research projects, publishes, and continues to teach.

September 5, 2018

Political Science at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (feat. Neil Hernandez)

Neil Hernandez is an Asylum Officer at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security. Neil earned his PhD in the Political Science Program at the Graduate Center.

September 5, 2018

Neuropsychology in Pharmaceuticals (feat. Rob Silva)

Rob Silva is a Senior Medical Director - Neurology at Ipsen Pharmaceuticals. He earned his PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Graduate Center.

May 23, 2018

Sociology at John Jay (feat. Richard Ocejo)

Richard Ocejo is Associate Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He earned his PhD at the Graduate Center in 2009.

April 25, 2018

Art History at MOMA (feat. Michelle Fisher)

When this interview was recorded, Michelle Fisher was a curatorial assistant in MOMA's Architecture and Design department and a PhD candidate in the Graduate Center's Art History Program.

April 11, 2018

Economics & Sociology at IBM (feat. Ben Zweig & Jonathan DeBusk)

Ben Zweig and Jonathan DeBusk are alumni of the Graduate Center's PhD Programs in Economics and Sociology, respectively. Both now work in IBM's Chief Analytics Office. Ben is a managing data scientist, and Jonathan is a senior managing strategy consultant.

March 21, 2018

Anthropology in Web Design (feat. Yoni Reinberg)

Yoni Reinberg is chief technology officer and web developer at Social Ink, a Brooklyn-based web design and development startup that serves educational, artistic, and purpose-driven nonprofit institutions. Yoni is a graduate of the Anthropology PhD Program at the Graduate Center.

March 7, 2018

History at the FDA (feat. Vanessa Burrows)

Vanessa Burrows is a historian at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. She is a graduate of the Graduate Center's PhD Program in History.

February 21, 2018

Biopsychology at NYC Parks (feat. Cait Field)

Cait Field is the Freshkills Park Manager for Science and Research Development within the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. She graduated from the Psychology PhD Program at the Graduate Center with a concentration in Behavioral Neurobiology.

February 7, 2018

Political Science in Public Relations (feat. Kara Alaimo)

Kara Alaimo is a global public relations consultant and assistant professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at Hofstra University. She earned her PhD in Political Science at the Graduate Center.

December 13, 2017

Biology at U.S. Fish and Wildlife (feat. Susan Tsang)

Kara Alaimo is a global public relations consultant and assistant professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at Hofstra University. She earned her PhD in Political Science at the Graduate Center.

November 29, 2017

English in Academic Administration (feat. Sara Remedios)

Sara Remedios is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of Academic and Learning Initiatives at Columbia University School of General Studies. She is a graduate of the PhD Program in English at the Graduate Center.

November 15, 2017

Sociology in Program Evaluation (feat. Jessica Sperling)

Jessica Sperling is Manager of Evaluation & Engagement at Duke's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the Education and Human Development Incubator (EHDi). She received her PhD in Sociology from the Graduate Center.

October 18, 2017

Liberal Studies at the NYC Mayor’s Office (feat. Julia Gruberg)

Julia Gruberg is a graduate of the Masters in Liberal Studies Program at the Graduate Center, and she works at the Center for Faith and Community Partnerships at the NYC Mayor's Office.

October 3, 2017

Political Science at 60 Minutes (feat. Andy Bast)

Andy Bast is an Associate Producer for 60 Minutes at CBS. He earned his Masters of Arts degree in Political Science in 2009 from the Graduate Center.

October 1, 2017

Liberal Studies at Viacom (feat. Brea Tremblay)

Brea Tremblay graduated from the Graduate Center's Masters of Liberal Studies program with a concentration in international affairs. She has worked as a writer and editor at multiple media companies and now she handles content strategy at Viacom.

September 28, 2017

Anthropology at the U.S. State Department (feat. Janette Yarwood)

When this interview was recorded, Janette Yarwood worked at the U.S. Department of State, where she was Chair of the Sub-Saharan Africa Area Studies program at the Foreign Service Institute. Janette earned her PhD in Anthropology at the Graduate Center.

September 27, 2017

Political Science at Port Authority (feat. Allison de Cerreno)

Allison de Cerreno has a PhD in Political Science from the CUNY Graduate Center. She now works as Assistant Director for Policy and Business Programs in the Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals Department at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

September 27, 2017

Alumni Aloud: Announcing the Launch of a New Podcast Series

Alumni Aloud is made by Graduate Center students for Graduate Center students. Each episode features a personal interview with a GC alum in which they talk about their journey from the Graduate Center to their current career.