CLA Alumni Profiles

CLA Alumni Profiles

Marketable Skills of the Liberal Arts Student:

Ability to Communicate
Interpersonal Skills 
Adaptability to Change
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Problem-Solving Skills

• Adam Tschida - Criminology - Sergeant

• Angela Tschida - Criminology - Detective

• Brett Adkins - Communication - News Producer

• Emma Van Winkle - Anthropology and History - Peace Corp

• Gabriela Gold - English, French, and German - Executive & International Management Consultant

• Jake Przytarski - Journalism - Vikings beat writer for Pro Player Insiders

• Jane Pederson - Communication and Psychology - Marketing Manager at Glensheen Mansion

• Julie Agurkis - International Studies and History - Senior Congressional Advisor at the U.S. Department of State

• Keith Loveland - Philosophy and Pre-Law - Attorney, Author, Consultant & Teacher

• Kellie Hanson - Communication - Contract Law & Technical Writing

• Kimberly Newton - Communication - Student Activities Graduate Intern

• Lynne Halbrooks - Political Science and Philosophy - Attorney, Dept of Defense

• Martha Davis - Political Science and History - U.S. House of Representatives employee

• Mary Anne Ebert - Sociology - MN State College System

• Melanie Goldish - Communication and Public Health - Vice President of Client Relations

• Samantha Bisogno - Political Science and Women's Studies - Press Secretary for a Congressman in Washington, D.C.

• Sarah Brinkman - Women's Studies, Political Science, and International Studies - National Rural Health Resource Center

• Seth Plummer - Criminology - Police Officer

If you would like to share your Alumni story with CLA, please email Emily Hicks at erhicks@d.umn.edu.