Alumni Aloud

Rebecca Amato received her PhD in History at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is currently the Director of Teaching and Learning at Illinois Humanities.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Rebecca speaks with us about her research on urban history in New York City, her passion for public history, and the impact that the humanities can have on the community at-large.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Jack Devine. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Lindsay Green-Barber graduated from the Political Science program with her PhD in 2012. She is the founder of Impact Architects.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Lindsay talks about the uncertainty and excitement of not immediately knowing what to do after a fellowship, striking out on her own as an independent consultant, building a business, and collaborating with her team and clients.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Hilarie Ashton. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Rachel Manes received her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently a Senior Clinical Supervisor at BCS Counseling Group.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Rachel discusses her shift from working in policy to directly engaging with clients, the importance of being kind, and how her commitment to an interdisciplinary approach at the CUNY Graduate Center further developed her critical thinking skills.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Jack Devine. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Eva Sibinga graduated from the Graduate Center with a Master of Science in Data Analysis and Visualization. She is now a Curriculum Developer at Codecademy.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Eva talks to us about working at the intersection of tech and education and how to turn your graduate education into a career path.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Aaron Eisenberg received his Master’s in Liberal Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is currently a Project Manager focused on North America and the United Nations at the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Aaron talks to us about his journey working across the world, the impact of progressive nonprofit institutions, and how the CUNY Graduate Center shaped his research on climate change.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Jack Devine. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Alexia Raynal graduated from the Graduate Center’s MALS Program with an MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. She is now an EdTech Researcher at the Education Development Center’s Center for Children and Technology.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Alexia talks about working in the nonprofit research sector and how to best prepare for a career path in research outside academia.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Thomas Harbison graduated from the History program with his PhD in 2011. He is the Acting Director of Digital Education at the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Tom talks about utilizing your graduate school experience for a career at the intersection of digital worlds and learning.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Anders Wallace graduated from the Anthropology program with his PhD in 2019, and during his time at the Graduate Center, Anders was a fellow in the Office of Career Planning & Professional Development. He is currently a team lead for design research with Rocket Mortgage.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Anders talks about working in UX, moving into industry after academia, and equity efforts in technological fields.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Hilarie Ashton. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Jiye Son graduated from the CUNY Graduate Center's Chemistry Program in 2019 with a PhD in Nanotechnology and Materials Chemistry. She is now the Associate Director for the Nanoscience Initiative and the ASRC Sensor CAT at the Grad Center's own Advanced Science Research Center.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Jiye talks about the real-world applications of nanoparticles and ASRC’s research, the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, and the power of collaboration and mentorship.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Hilarie Ashton. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.

Chris Arettines earned his PhD in Mathematics from the CUNY Graduate Center and is currently a Quantitative Developer at BP. In his career, Chris has held a few different data science positions.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Chris speaks about translating graduate school research skills into industry success and how to develop a successful career in the world of data.

This episode’s interview was conducted by Misty Crooks. The music is “Corporate (Success)” by Scott Holmes.