Alumni Spotlights


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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”