Alumni Spotlights


Alyssa Abraham
Class Year: ’08
Majors: Studio Art
Current Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois
Job:
Instructional Design Strategist at Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
“Your professors are there to help, and they love it when you come to them with questions. They’re your most valuable resource.”

Stephanie Cain
Class Year: ’12
Majors: Graphic Design, Studio Art
Current Hometown: San Francisco, California
Job:
2016 Fellow for Code for America
“Often throughout my Carthage experience, I was challenged to ask questions and find the answers for myself. Although that was uncomfortable at times, it really helped me develop skills for self-motivation and problem-solving that have become essential in my career.”

Veronica Moore
Class Year: ’05
Majors: Graphic Design
Current Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Job:
Director of Educational Programs, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
“There is no growth in your comfort zone, so why allow yourself the ability to even dabble in mediocrity.”

Isaac Rothenbaum
Class Year: ’11
Majors: Graphic Design and Computer Science
Current Hometown: New York, New York
Job:
CTO at Akwyar
“I’ve learned that the ‘real world’ is all about networking, establishing a rapport with people, being friendly, kind, well rounded, and likable. Carthage’s liberal arts education laid the perfect groundwork for success in this area.”

Serena Sessoms
Class Year: ’13
Majors: Graphic Design, Communication, Public Relations
Current Hometown: Gurnee, Illinois
Job:
Account Manager at GFX International
“Carthage makes you think outside of your field and see things from different perspectives. You are not isolated in your specific fields all four years of school. This allows you to broaden your background knowledge, and gives you an upper hand in the corporate world.”