Christina Bruff ?04

    Christina (Wright) Bruff

    Class Year: ’04

    Majors: Economics, International Political Economy

    Current Hometown: Cheverly, MD

    Job: 

    Cooperation and Development Counselor, U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States

    “Carthage professors are second to none when it comes to supporting students and truly becoming vested in students’ academic goals.”

    Troy Durie ?18

    Troy Durie

    Class Year: ’18

    Majors: Economics

    Current Hometown: Washington D.C.

    Job: 

    Research Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers

    “Relationships with experts in your field who have gone through similar processes and have been successful in their own careers are valuable resources. Through them, I’ve grown as an economist and gained understanding of what career path to follow.”

    Jared Fryksdale ?10

    Jared Fryksdale

    Class Year: ’10

    Majors: International Political Economy and Economics

    Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

    Job: 

    Vice president at Cresco Labs

    “There is no one singular moment or credential that determines your success; rather, it’s about building relationships and trying to gain a better understanding of yourself and your world. Do that, and you will have a great experience, not only at Carthage.”

    Nathan Giebel ?12

    Nathan Giebel

    Class Year: ’12

    Majors: Economics and Finance

    Current Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

    Job: 

    Associate Vice President, Satori Energy

    “I felt at home from the moment I first stepped foot on campus as a freshman in high school. My first impressions were correct; I ended up living on campus all four years and even stayed two summers. It truly became a home.”

    Amanda Imes ?09

    Amanda Imes

    Class Year: ’09

    Majors: International Political Economy and Economics

    Current Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota

    Job: 

    Economist at Minnesota Management and Budget, Co-owner of Boreal Bliss Yoga Retreats

    “Each course often required me to write multiple papers. I have deep gratitude for the professors who took the time and care to read, edit, and support me as I found my voice.”

    Katie Niemeyer ?13

    Katie Niemeyer

    Class Year: ’13

    Majors: International Political Economy and Economics

    Current Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota

    Job: 

    Manager, Program Design and Implementation at Land O’Lakes International Development

    “Carthage opened doors for me – and I stepped through those doors due to the support of my Carthage mentors.”

    Nasreen Pournik ?18

    Nasreen Pournik

    Class Year: ’18

    Majors: Economics

    Current Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin

    Job: 

    Business Development Professional at Strand Associates, Inc. 

    “Carthage’s mission statement embodies values that a person with integrity can live by. It encompasses the idea of honest compassion, and I take that with me daily.”

    Katherine Schlinder

    Katherine Schlinder

    Class Year: ’15

    Majors: International Political Economy, Spanish, Economics

    Current Hometown: Geneva, Switzerland

    Job: 

    Consultant at International Trade Centre in Geneva, Switzerland

    “People with different opinions or backgrounds can be powerful teachers and give you a new perspectives on what constitutes normal or feasible. Pursue diverse experiences whenever possible because it helps you grow personally and academically.”

    Allison Von Borstel

    Allison Von Borstel

    Class Year: ’15

    Majors: Economics, International Political Economy

    Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

    Job: 

    Senior Economic Modeler at Nielsen

    “I knew beginning college that I wanted to explore my different interests in an environment that was small enough to truly be called a community. Looking back, Carthage was just that.”

    Tim Wegener ?93

    Tim Wegener

    Class Year: ’93

    Majors: Economics and International Business

    Current Hometown: Addison, Texas

    Job: 

    Co-Founder of Caruth Capital Partners, LLC

    “My whole career was made possible because of the foundation I built at Carthage.”