Alumni Spotlights


Stephanie Bradshaw
Class Year: ’17
Majors: Geography, Earth Science, Physics
Current Hometown: Middleton, Wis.
Job:
Graduate student
“Never be afraid to do what you need to do in order to stay healthy, whether that be to dedicate time for yourself each week or to reach out to a friend, advisor, counselor, or, even, a professor. Everyone at Carthage is dedicated to your success, and your mental health needs to come first if you are to be successful.”

Brady Holbach
Class Year: ’20
Majors: Biology (Paleontology Track) and Geoscience
Current Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Job:
Fossil Preparator at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum
“What most prepared me for my career was being able to volunteer as a student at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. I also gained a lot of experience thanks to the paleontology field course that was offered during Carthage’s J-Term.”

John Nerge
Class Year: ’09
Majors: Geography
Current Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Job:
GIS Coordinator for the City of Brooklyn Park
“Carthage prepared me for my career by helping me to develop my critical thinking skills, and by providing me with experience interacting with a wide variety of professors, peers, and subjects.”

Kevin Steltzriede
Class Year: ’15
Majors: Geography and Earth Science
Current Hometown: Pingree Grove, Illinois
Job:
GIS Specialist for the City of Naperville Public Works Department
“The liberal arts skills I gained at Carthage prepared me to communicate effectively. Listening, asking questions, and staying curious have proved to be extremely valuable.”

Erik Thorkelson
Class Year: ’17
Majors: Geography and Earth Science
Current Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Job:
GIS Analyst at SRF Consulting Group
“I believe I left Carthage very well rounded as a human being and having a variety of skills really helps you think critically and problem solve.”

Caitlin Zant
Class Year: ’12
Majors: Geography and Earth Science, History
Current Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Job:
Maritime Archaeologist
“I would likely not be in the career I am today if I had not attended Carthage. It truly was a remarkable experience.”

Caitlyn Zarzar
Class Year: ’13
Majors: Geography, Earth Science
Current Hometown: North Carolina
Job:
Manager of STEM Theaters
“Network and always be willing to try something new. You never know where the next opportunity will lead you.”