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Graduated 1999

Emily Alberty Johnson is the principal of park21 design, a full service Interior Design Studio. She is an award-winning interior designer specializing in renovations. After her career in Corporate Management was cut short due to an injury from an auto accident, she decided to go back to school to pu...

Graduated 2012

Blanca Aranda Gómez García, teaches language, and Latin American literature and culture courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Western Washington University. Blanca’s research and teaching interests are guided by her will to strengthen the connections between the written word...

Graduated 2006

Brendan is an assistant professor of Japanese at George Washington University. He teaches courses in both Japanese language and literature, and his areas of research include political philosophy, Sinitic and vernacular literature, and Japan's premodern economy....

Graduated 2023

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Max Arquilevich graduated from the University of Oregon in 2023 Cum Laude. Afterwards, he spent the year working in Iceland, Australia, Chile, and Tahiti, as a teaching assistant for an environmental study abroad company. He is looking to move to DC, in pursuit of a masters in public administration ...

Graduated 1991

Laura is a Library Media Specialist in Portland Public Schools. She completed her Master’s in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon. Laura has a strong focus on Information Literacy Teaching and Learning for her students. She is a Board Member on Action 4 Media Education. Laura is curre...

Graduated 2006

Dr. Melissa Barker-Haliski is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the University of Washington. She obtained a PhD in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Utah. She has led the identification and pharmacological characterization of a diversity of novel preclini...

Graduated 1993

Oliver Beiersdorf is a partner in the New York office of Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm. For over 20 years, Oliver has represented clients in some of their most complex and challenging legal matters, whether inside or outside the courtroom. He has extensive industry experience in aviation, shippi...

Graduated 2011

Casey Billings graduated from the University of Oregon in 2011 where she studied International Studies, Spanish and Communications. After graduation, she pursued work at an international student exchange company and in corporate events before moving to Spain to teach English. During her two years in...

Graduated 2023

Sophia was a UO Summit and Diversity Excellence Scholar and 2023 Summa Cum Laude graduate. She completed the Chinese Flagship Program and participated in their capstone year abroad in Taiwan. Since graduating, she has translated for Alliance for a Healthier Generation and volunteers with The Nanchan...

Graduated 2006

James Cody Birkey ’06 is Senior Vice President at JLL (Jones Lang Lasalle), where he is the US Practice Area Lead for Civic Reinvestment and Housing. In this role, he and his team advise public entities and mission-driven organizations on complex real estate matters and pivotal urban projects. Birke...

Graduated 2000

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Gabriel is a seasoned global media and entertainment executive. Fluent in Chinese and Japanese, Gabriel accumulated years of experience in business and legal affairs before moving to the content and creative side. His experience includes content development and production, business development, and ...

Graduated 2011

Boris is a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. He investigates and prosecutes individuals of tax crimes and other white-collar offenses nationwide. In this role, Boris is often working with foreign government authorities to obtain evidence of offshore tax evasi...

Graduated 2016

Brandon Brezic is a Senior Real Estate Development Project Manager for Central City Concern. Brandon Brezic Graduated from University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts in General Social Science Concentration in Applied Economics, Business & Society. He also holds a double minor in Latin American...

Graduated 2013

Catherine graduated with her BA from University of Oregon in 2013 with a major in Communication Disorders & Sciences and a minor in Spanish. She then went on to earn her MS from Loma Linda University in 2015 and is now a practicing speech-language pathologist dually licensed in Oregon and Califo...

Graduated 2008

Samantha Brodey is a higher education professional with over 10 years of experience and is the current Scholarship Director at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. She moved to Salt Lake City after earning her master’s in education from the University of Washington. She manages a...

Graduated 1993

Greg Brooks-English, a global citizen and veteran international traveler, taught in South Korea as an Assistant Professor in the College of English at Yonsei University (the oldest and largest Christian university) for 12 years, and 5 years at Dongguk University (the oldest and largest Buddhist univ...

Graduated 2022

Tallulah Brown Van Zee is a photojournalist and geopolitical writer in Washington, D.C. While working, she is obtaining her Master of Arts degree in Photojournalism at George Washington University. Before working in journalism, Tallulah worked in the nonprofit sector. She was a grant writer and work...

Graduated 2000

Nate Bucholz, Vice President of Advertising Partnerships at Cardlytics. After graduation at U of O Nate became a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, supporting business development. He went on to earn his MBA from UC Berkeley and spent 11 years at Google in advertising sales roles; 6 of those years we...

Graduated 2014

James "Alex" Burns is a U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. As of 2024, he has served in the Philippines and Madagascar. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Alex taught English in South Korea then moved to Washington, D.C. to work at the Foreign Service Instit...

Graduated 2017

Alexis Busso is a Global Teaching Instructor at Tokyo International University in Japan, where she has been teaching for the past six years. She helps Japanese students improve their English language proficiency and supports international students in enhancing their technology literacy skills and ac...

Graduated 1997

Sarah Cannon is a Senior Copywriter at Accenture, a global consulting firm. Sarah has over fifteen years of experience as a writer, editor, and creative strategist, adapting to diverse client needs on accounts with Microsoft, Salesforce, Disney, and more. Sarah earned her Masters in Fine Arts in Cre...

Graduated 2021

Yacquelin Carrasco Vivar is an English Teacher in South Korea. Right after graduating the University of Oregon with a Second Language Acquisition and Teaching certificate, she started working as an English Language Learning Teacher Assistant and a Spanish Teacher, in which she helped students learn ...

Graduated 1992

Nancy Carré is the owner of a successful grant writing consulting business, specializing in securing funding for nonprofits on both national and international levels. Graduating summa cum laude in 1992, Nancy continued her academic journey by obtaining a master’s degree in reading, a master’s degree...

Graduated 2009

Evan Centanni is the award-winning founder, editor, and lead cartographer of Political Geography Now (www.polgeonow.com), an online resource for map-illustrated articles on changes to the world’s countries, borders, and other territorial arrangements. When possible, his work seeks to undermine simpl...

Graduated 2016

Diana Cervantes Ph.D. is a recent graduate of the Program for Higher Education Leadership and Policy (PHELP) at The University of Texas at Austin where she conducted research for the Free College Equity Lab, the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE), and Project MALES. Her disserta...

Graduated 2007

Marcus Chan is the CEO of Venli Consulting Group. He helps B2B salespeople earn $250K-$500K+/year and develop record-breaking sales skills with his coaching and training programs for reps and teams. Marcus is an official member of the Forbes Business Council and has also been featured in Forbes, Yah...

Graduated 2017

Shawna Chrisman graduated from the University of Oregon in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Spanish. In 2024, she earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law. Upon passing the bar exam, she will joined an affordable housing company as in-...

Graduated 2020

Jessica Christopulos, LCSW, MPH, is an Oncology Social Worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. She holds dual Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Health from Boston University and has been recognized as a Ruth Cowin Award winner for her outstanding academic achievements....

Graduated 2009

Tim Cooper (educator, coach). Tim is a University of Oregon alum with a BA in sociology and Italian. In the fall of 2007 he studied abroad in Macerata, Italy and after graduating, he taught English in Vercelli, Italy for 2 years. Upon returning to the United States, Tim moved to San Francisco where ...

Graduated 2023

Mariana Cruz-Martinez graduated from the University of Oregon in 2023 with a B.A. in Global Studies (Tourism, Latin American and the Caribbean) and Anthropology (Cultural), in addition to two minors in Spanish and Latinx Studies. She was a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship recipient and studied abroad ...

Graduated 2020

McKenna double majored in Spanish and Education and now uses her degrees to work as a public educator in a Spanish dual language immersion school for Portland Public Schools. Her passion for bilingual education drives my commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. With a fo...

Graduated 2010

Alison Ecker is an Oregon-licensed attorney practicing immigration law. She was born and raised in Albany, Oregon. Alison has lived, studied, and worked in every major city in Oregon from Eugene to Portland, where she now lives. She lived for several years in Mexico City with her husband (who is Mex...

Graduated 1999

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Leif is a San Francisco based specialist of Italian wine working for Oliver McCrum Wine & Spirits, a Bay Area founded importer and distributor. Leif is certified by the Italian Association of Sommeliers and represents some of the most recognized and prestigious boutique grower-producers in Italy...

Graduated 2007

Joe Feldman is an assistant professor of anthropology at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Much of his research has focused on the memorialization of political violence in Peru. Currently, he teaches courses in cultural anthropology, applied anthropology, and Latin American studies at MSU...

Graduated 2012

Bayley Fesler has been the Director of Revenue Operations at Xactly since September 2022. In this role, she is responsible for Sales Compensation, Quote-to-Cash, Deal Desk, and aligning the overall sales motion to the Go-to-Market across people, processes & technology. She has worked in Revenue ...

Graduated 2013

Cooper Findlay is a passionate advocate for justice with a degree in History and Spanish from the University of Oregon. His studies in the Global Studies and Languages Department significantly enhanced his ability to serve as a lawyer and public defender. Driven by a commitment to fight for the unde...

Graduated 2014

Chris Fuglestad ‘14 is the Assistant Director for Health & Safety in the Office of Study Abroad at the University of Chicago. He has worked in the field of international education for over 10 years, and his roles have taken him around the world including time spent in Senegal and Québec. He rout...

Graduated 2014

Ivano Fulgaro, language teacher, world traveler, Duck. After obtaining a Master's degree in Romance Languages at the University of Oregon he worked in many countries while presenting at multiple academic conferences and writing papers on cinematic representations of historical events. He is currentl...

Graduated 2023

Isaac Garcia graduated from the U of O and is now a Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America. He has made significant contributions to his Latino community by organizing and leading workshops and community events. These initiatives have provided valuable resources and education on finan...

Graduated 1986

Kimberly Gauderman earned her Ph.D. in Latin American History at UCLA and is a professor of Latin American history at the University of New Mexico. She also serves as an expert witness in Latin American asylum cases. She authored Women’s Lives in Colonial Quito: Gender, Law, and Economy in Spanish A...

Graduated 2005

Nathan works at the U.S. Department of State where he manages foreign assistance grants in sub-Saharan Africa supporting public health, democracy, human rights, and governance programs. His previous work at the State Department included supporting Operations Allies in welcoming Afghan refugees to th...

Graduated 2023

Rowan Glass is an anthropologist, journalist, editor, and filmmaker from Oregon. His research, reporting, and travels have taken him across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. In all his work, Rowan endeavors to tell engaging stories about underreported people and places through incisive resear...

Graduated 2010

Annika Godefroy currently works as Director of Exchanges for MICEFA, a Franco-American university exchange program located in Paris, France. While studying at the University of Oregon, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Angers, France in 2008. After graduating in 2010, she began the TAPIF pr...

Graduated 2012

Kailey Gramberg, Founder and Director of Tazama Africa Safaris. Kailey, alongside her husband, started a travel company focused on low-impact, authentic travel experiences in East Africa that empower communities. After seeing the ineffectiveness of many NGOs in Tanzania, Kailey is seeking to create ...

Graduated 2016

Alex Graybar is the Founder and CEO of Voter, a civic tech platform dedicated to transforming democratic engagement. With a background in international business and a passion for conscious capitalism, Alex has spearheaded initiatives that leverage technology for social good. His philosophy centers o...

Graduated 2012

Lauren Greenhall is an award-winning, webby nominated producer and director known for their community forward approach, comedy background, and commitment to inclusiveness. She has directed TV and video for Nat Geo, The New Yorker, The New York Post, CBS Interactive, HuffPost, Amazon Originals, and I...

Graduated 2010

Kathy currently serves as the Government Affairs Director for the City of Boise where she represents the City at the Idaho State Legislature and in Congress. In her role, Kathy works to advocate for the needs of Boise residents and the city’s programs, including access to affordable housing, support...

Graduated 2004

Briana Harris is an educational consultant living in Brooklyn, New York. Since graduating from University of Oregon, she became a New York City Teaching Fellow and began an almost 20-year career in education and community engagement and empowerment in New York City. Deeply interested in the intersec...

Graduated 2007

Jianjun is an Associate Professor of Chinese at the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Kentucky. He is currently the Director of the Foreign Language and International Economics Program at UK. His primary research focuses on early Chinese int...

Graduated 2023

Chloe graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing Marketing and a minor in Food Studies. After graduation, Chloe had the opportunity to be a Social Media and Marketing intern at Divine Feminine Forum in NYC. She conducted comprehensive g...

Graduated 2023

Trevor Higgins currently works as the Digital Marketing Manager for the Global Philanthropy Forum, a project of the World Affairs Council in San Francisco. After graduating, Trevor applied for an internship with GPF and was incredibly lucky to be brought on the team for the Global Philanthropy Forum...

Graduated 2013

Ryan Hoover is the Director of Operations at Cleantech Open West Coast, home to over 400 cleantech start-ups from across the West....

Graduated 1997

Dr. Jason Houston is Dean of and Gonzaga in Florence and Associate Professor of Italian at Gonzaga University, where he teaches Dante and leads the Gonzaga in Florence campus. He completed his BA in Italian and Medieval Studies at the University of Oregon. He went on to take his M.Phil in Medieval S...

Graduated 2017

Ellen Hovde is a Strategic Onboarding & Incubation Manager at Walmart Marketplace and helps domestic and international business owners sell on Walmart.com. Previously, Ellen worked at Amazon as a Global Sales Account Manager responsible for recruiting top US business owners to sell on Amazon Ind...

Graduated 1986

My name is Laurie Hurtado Vessely and I am a retired physician (endocrinologist). While I hardly used French in my career, I am still happy to have gotten a French degree. Now that I am retired, I am immersed in language study, taking multiple classes weekly in both French and Spanish and listening ...

Graduated 1982

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Graduated 1977

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Barry Jackson, Professor Emeritus, Rivier University. After completing his doctoral studies at Oregon and faced with a soft job market, he returned home to Maine and worked in business for a few years. But his love for teaching brought him back to academia, he became Chair of Modern Languages at Riv...

Graduated 2021

Paris A. Jenkins, a young African American alumna of the University of Oregon, is a shining example of dedication, drive, and a passion for making a difference. Originally from Michigan, Paris relocated to Oregon at the tender age of eight, where she nurtured a lifelong dream of becoming an extraord...

Graduated 2019

Kenya Jimenez graduated with her BA at the University of Arizona in 2017 and her MA in Italian at the University of Oregon in 2019. Kenya is an Academic Advisor for a Cristo Rey Network School in Tucson, Arizona. She is also a PhD student in the Higher Education program at the University of Arizona....

Graduated 2005

Liz is the Director, Tourism Development at Visit Seattle. In her current role, she is responsible for promoting the city of Seattle as a world-class destination to international visitors. She and her team work with media, travel trade, airlines and cruise lines to bring economic benefit to the comm...

Graduated 1990

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Michael Jordan is the COO/Operations Leader for the newly formed EV Charging Solutions business within CBRE, the world's largest real estate company. Michael's curiosity and analytical nature has always drawn him to innovation -- a web-based restaurant guide in 2005, a six sigma program at a large h...

Graduated 2002

Florence Ramond Jurney is a Professor of French and Francophone Studies at Gettysburg College with over twenty years teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Her research centers on Caribbean literature, particularly francophone women authors that were the focus of her first two manuscripts. ...

Graduated 1991

Marcus Kauffman, Biomass Resource Specialist, Oregon Department of Forestry. He leads statewide and regional economic development efforts focused on equitable job creation, forest resiliency, and low-carbon building solutions. He helps lead the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition, serves as the Coalition's...

Graduated 2006

Shasta Kearns Moore is an accomplished journalist, writer, and entrepreneur with experience in reporting, editing, blogging, and publishing. In 2021, Shasta started MedicalMotherhood.com, a weekly newsletter on raising disabled children. Her work has been published in National Public Radio, The Oreg...

Graduated 2023

Hello! My name is Alexandra and I am a recent University of Oregon graduate with degrees in Spanish and Sociology and a minor in Legal Studies. Passionate about social justice and community investment, I believe in the power of understanding diverse experiences. At UO, I contributed to Jocelyn Holla...

Graduated 2000

Takuya Kuronuma, a group manager at Digital Transformation Div. HQ at NSK Ltd, is currently leading global supply chain transformation initiatives after being a global supply chain manager and ASEAN & India regional supply chain manager (based in Singapore) at the 3rd largest bearings manufactur...

Graduated 1998

Jeffrey Lee is a Lead Product Manager at Nike. After graduation UO, he worked at Amazon.com in Seattle and Tokyo. He moved from Seattle to San Francisco to Portland and has remained there for 20 years....

Graduated 2006

Kara Linse Buckley (BA, Spanish and Business, 2006) is a Senior Advisor consulting at the intersection of impact and innovation in sport. She leverages her Spanish and Portuguese language skills to advise senior leaders at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, LA28, Riot Games, Visa, and two ...

Graduated 2008

Jacqui Low is the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Fascinated by people and culture, Jacqui has worked in education, healthcare, and retail sectors in human resources both in the US and internationally (Guangzhou, China). Jacqui has a China Internation...

Graduated 2012

Danny Lu - Founding Member and Senior Vice President at Powin. Shortly after graduation, Danny had founded Powin Energy with his father Joseph Lu. Danny played a critical role in growing Powin into into a leading energy storage provider with over $1 billion USD in annual revenues and recently featur...

Graduated 2021

Brooke is an in-house marketing coordinator with four years of experience across both B2B and B2C industries. She specializes in branding, graphic design, and creative marketing and is responsible for elevating brand identities through cohesive campaigns and innovative design. In her current role at...

Graduated 2012

Yen is a Government Innovation Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab (GPL) where she helps governments develop unarmed, non-police responses to 911 calls involving mental and behavioral health. She is a barred attorney with extensive experience working to advance equity and...

Graduated 2009

Jared Maier is the CEO and Principal of Lexis Language Center, an international school alternative in Tokyo, Japan. After moving to Japan in 2010, he has focused deeply on education and business. Witnessing the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima #2 Nuclear Power Plant meltdown in 2011,...

Graduated 2020

Ellison graduated with a BA in Public Relations in March 2020. As an SOJC student, she interned in Barcelona for Wash Rocks, creating press packages and managing social media. Currently, she is a marketing coordinator at Systems West Engineers, handling proposals, website updates, event planning, Li...

Graduated 1994

Diane Martinez is the current Professional Development Nurse Educator for Providence Health Systems, and a clinical instructor for Washington State University. She holds eleven years of nursing experience and is a native speaker of Spanish with a certification in medical interpreting. She graduated ...

Graduated 1979

Former US Ambassador to Mali, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire; current Senior Managing Director at McLarty Associates and Chairman of US-Nigeria Council for Food Security, Trade and InvestmentTerence McCulley is a retired member of the US Senior Foreign Service whose impressive career has spanned nearly ...

Graduated 2006

Ian McLoone is an addiction therapist and co-founder of Expanse Minnesota, a state-of-the-art mental health clinic in Minnesota. Since completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon, Ian went on to pursue a graduate degree in addiction and mental health counseling from the Universit...

Graduated 1999

Gerry Meenaghan has been a faculty member and Cooperative Education Coordinator at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon since 2012. He is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Kyrgyz Republic, 2000-1) and alumni of the Japan Exchanges in Teaching (JET) Program (2002-2005). He is an Ironman-distance ...

Graduated 2022

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Kirsten Meyer is an Assistant Account Executive at the Portland office of Quinn Thomas, where she supports clients with campaign reporting, content development, social media management, website administration, and media relations. She supports prominent clients such as Lane Electric Cooperative, a m...

Graduated 1976

"Jim" Mockford, retired after over 20 years in the computer electronics and software industry in a position that involved work in China, Japan, and Taiwan and previous positions in education and public affairs involving Japan. Currently, he is the Board President of the Northwest China Council since...

Graduated 2002

Shelby is a game and film director, with 20+ years of experience in games, and 30+ titles shipped.  She has held a variety of game development roles that blend her technical, creative, and business skills: gameplay programmer, Executive Producer, Director of Product, Game Director, and COO. She...

Graduated 2021

Morgan is currently a legal assistant while preparing to attend law school. She graduated cum laude in 2021. She continued to receive her masters degree in human rights from Columbia University. She is dedicated to defending human rights and promoting equity. ...

Graduated 2015

Jackson Morawski is an attorney at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP, an Anchorage, Alaska-based law firm. After graduating cum laude from the University of Oregon with a triple major in Asian Studies, Philosophy, and Japanese, Jackson moved to Washington, D.C. to work in the International Affairs depart...

Graduated 2018

Stephan Nance (they/them) is the singer-songwriter behind the music project Sparkbird. Their breakout single "November," described as "a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry" (Sinusoidal Music), amassed millions of streams in the months following its release and led to their signing with Net...

Graduated 2021

Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta (she/her), best known as Madi, is a Manager at Sony Music Group’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In her role, she assists with the creation and expansion of DEI initiatives, policies, and programs across SMG. Prior to beginning her role at Sony Music Group, Madi wa...

Graduated 2011

Ruby Novello is a Global Advisor on Equity & Inclusion at Water For People where she provides support to mainstream gender and social inclusion within the organization and its water, health and sanitation (WASH) programming in 9 countries. Ruby has a MA from American University’s School of Inter...

Graduated 1993

Miguel Olivares is a Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service-the export promotion branch of the U.S. Government. As an accomplished international trade professional, Miguel guides and counsels export-minded U.S. companies ranging from first time exporters, to seasoned ...

Graduated 1998

Michael O’Riley, Professor of French and Italian, Affiliated Faculty Colorado College. He has published 3 books and numerous articles on Film and Postcolonial Studies. His book Cinema in an Age of Terror: North Africa, Victimization, and Colonial History was nominated for the Alf Andrew Heggoy book ...

Graduated 2012

Emily Palmer is a seasoned criminal law attorney currently focusing on representing clients in Post-Conviction Relief cases. A 2012 graduate of the University of Oregon with a major in International Studies and a focus on International Development and African Studies, Emily furthered her education w...

Graduated 2005

B. Jasmine Park, Ph.D., is a principal researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). With nearly two decades of experience, she has conducted extensive educational research using both national and international data. Dr. Park has produced over 65 reports, including NCES reports, book cha...

Graduated 2023

Jacqueline was a Legislative Scholar during her time at the University of Oregon. Jacqueline was granted two Career Path certificates, Global Engagement and Public Policy & Political Action, for completing coursework in the respective fields from the UO Political Science Department. Since gradua...

Graduated 2005

Lindsay Pepper is the Director of Student and Scholar Services at University of Oregon, where she provides immigration support to any faculty, staff, and scholars who require a visa to work or conduct research at the university. Lindsay has worked in international education since 2013, and has spent...

Graduated 2013

Joe Piccolotti, bartender and spirits ambassador. Upon graduating from the UO he received a scholarship to attend an Italian language school in central Italy. Afterwards, he started an intership outside Milan teaching English and geology to middle and high school studets, and English to adults. Duri...

Graduated 2016

Katalin combined her love of science and language at the University of Oregon (2016, cum laude) by studying marine biology and Spanish. Her degree combination set her up perfectly for intertidal invertebrate ecology and marine science education in beautiful Chile. Always looking for the next challen...

Graduated 2022

Celeste Pritchett has a job title as a billing Analyst. I have worked with people around the world to better understand their financial abilities for short-term and long-term potential. She has used her skills from her global business classes to communicate with clients in circumstances that are mor...

Graduated 2016

Tiffany is the Assistant Director of Global Learning at Washington State University. After studying abroad as a Duck, she changed her career track to work in higher education and help other first-gen students experience studying abroad. Tiffany currently sits as the Chair-Elect for NAFSA Region 1....

Graduated 2016

Carina Quintanilla is the Chicas Program Manager at Adelante Mujeres. Over nearly seven years, her contributions have been integral to the growth of the Chicas Program, significantly expanding its reach and impact on youth. With her support, the program has continued to achieve a remarkable 100% hig...

Graduated 2004

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William Reischman, Stage Manager for touring band Pink Martini based in Portland, OR. He has been working for the band for 16 years and has visited over 50 countries during that span. Highlights include multiple sold out performances at Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera ...

Graduated 2016

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Dr. Tarik Richardson is an Africologist and a Professor of African American & Diaspora Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's on Catholic HBCU. In 2015 Dr. Richardson, an undergraduate at the University of Oregon and a Gilman Scholar, traveled to the East Coast of Africa to stud...

Graduated 1993

Philip Robinson is Director of Software Development and Selector in Linguistics at Cornell University Library. After graduating from the University of Oregon with an MA in History, he pursued a PhD at Georgetown University in Russian history but decided to switch gears and start a tech career in DC....

Graduated 1982

Matthew is VP Greater China and a member Global Executive Committee with dsm-firmenich TTH (Taste, Texture & Health). From Portland, currently based in Shanghai, he has been in the Flavor & Fragrance industry since 1988, primarily in China. Responsible for the Creation and Manufacture of cor...

Graduated 2013

Stacy Sage is the staff grant writer at Open Doors for Multicultural Families, a Seattle-area nonprofit. Since 2019 she has helped raise nearly $15 million in grant awards for her organization, which has a focus on immigrant and refugee families with members with disabilities. She believes that each...

Graduated 2013

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Scarlett Sañudo Cox is an admissions advisor at IE University. Scarlett has lived in 5 countries, has an LLM in humanitarian law and human rights, and an MA in Peace and Conflict studies. She has focused her studies on capacity building, children’s rights, and peace negotiations. Her philosophy is t...

Graduated 2018

Head of Stakeholder Engagement at British Embassy WashingtonWhen Amy Schenk first decided that she wanted to engage in policymaking, she thought it would require becoming a lawyer. Instead, Schenk began her efforts in diplomacy in student government, right here at the UO. Schenk was elected ASUO pre...

Graduated 2005

Ava Setzer has enjoyed a 20+ year career with Hilton Worldwide, spanning hotel operations and sales. Her most recent success has been in enterprise account management, supporting the growth of meeting and convention business with key organizations at more than 7,500 hotels across the globe. ...

Graduated 1986

Professor Sherman is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh, where he is also Associate Professor of International Relations and Political Science. He directs the University’s program on Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He previously held academ...

Graduated 2012

Kyle Shernuk is an Assistant Professor of Modern Chinese Literature & Culture at Georgetown University. Since completing his MA degree at UO in 2012, he went on to earn his PhD from Harvard University (2020) and serve as a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University's Council on East Asian Studies (2...

Graduated 1984

Joan Bowman Siegel is retired and a professional volunteer who works primarily with the League of Women Voters and the international high school exchange organization AFS. Before retiring in 2011, she spent six years working in Japanese finance in London and over a decade as a Japan analyst for the ...

Graduated 2021

Sophie recently graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law with her master's in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, specializing in Regional and International Conflict. Where she focused her studies on conflict and atrocity prevention, ethnic and religious conflict, and human rights. Her mai...

Graduated 2022

Genevieve Slaton is a University of Oregon graduate who studied Chinese language and Global Health. During her time in college, she participated in the Chinese flagship program, lived on the Chinese floor in Global Scholars hall, presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium discussing Uyghur Mu...

Graduated 2008

Arly Smith-Pearson is an Attorney at Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Arly represents survivors of family violence in family law matters that include child custody, child and spousal support, protection from abuse, and divorce. She focuses on representing immigrants and limited English proficiency cli...

Graduated 2017

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank is an editor at Le Monde in English, helping bring the coverage of France's leading newspaper to a broader audience. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she interned at the Chicago Tribune among other publications, and completed a joint master's in journalism and i...

Graduated 2023

Carolina Stewart graduated from the University of Oregon in 2023 Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, she earned a Master's of Nonprofit Management in 2024 as a double duck. She has been working in development for a local organization and is looking to spread her wings internationally....

Graduated 1989

Michele Tarnow is the Founder and CEO of Alliance Care Technologies (ACT) a digital health technology company. ACT’s driving vision is to provide world class connected care across the continuum of care. Michele has assembled a team of visionary physician entrepreneurs to create technology solutions ...

Graduated 2011

Inspired by the importance of global connections, Supacha Thongsuwan's journey has been shaped by international education and cultural exchange experiences as a first-generation Thai American immigrant. Supacha is a Program Manager at VML, one of the largest marketing and advertising agencies in the...

Graduated 2007

Jeremy Tran graduated from the University of Oregon in 2007 and is the Founder of Sainha and Co-founder of Asia Sustainable Travel. Jeremy is an award-winning brand, marketing, and strategy communications expert recognized for combining forward-oriented visions, digital innovation, and entrepreneuri...

Graduated 1999

My name is Megan Turner Baxter. I majored in Educational Studies and Spanish, which led to a wonderful and rewarding career as a teacher in Hillsboro, Oregon. I just finished my 23rd year! I began my career in a 5/6 elementary school class at a Title 1 school, where I used my linguistic skills every...

Graduated 2004

Sarah is an accomplished senior product management leader with an extensive, tenured career focused on innovative, customer-centric companies like Amazon and Nike. In her current role at Amazon in Portland, she leads diverse product teams and drives large-scale initiatives to build marketplace produ...

Graduated 1985

Andrea Van Landingham is partner and Vice President of Business Development for industrial optics leader Theia Technologies. Andrea has over 30 years of technical product marketing and sales experience in the U.S. and abroad. She believes that marketing and sales are the art of providing the right p...

Graduated 2010

Shelley Villalobos is a communications and program management professional focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation within the forestry sector. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communications in 2010 with a minor in Spanish and subsequently earned a graduate certificate in...

Graduated 2013

Sam Vogel is a Principle Product Manager at Nike focused on delivering industry-leading digital products to support the Nike Merchandising and Product Creation teams globally. After graduation, Sam worked in Brazil doing Supply Chain Consulting before returning to Oregon to start his career at Nike ...

Graduated 2012

Katherine Von Ofenheim boasts a background in education and youth leadership which later translated into a career in program development for universities and nonprofits with a focus on the Middle East.Her interest in public policy and the Middle East began at the UO after she chose Arabic to fulfill...

Graduated 1992

Ericka Warren, MBA is the principal of Evolucion Group Consulting and facilitator for Try Excellence. She has vast experience as a national community leader, educator, and coach. Ericka serves as a strategic advisor for equity and community engagement to the Oregon Department of Transportation I5 Ro...

Graduated 2006

David Weed is a published poet and author. He has worked as a Special Education Teacher in Honolulu, Hawaii. He currently tours as a Stand-Up Comedian and is a fixture in the Portland Comedy Scene. He has videos and music viewable through YouTube (@davidweedlove)....

Graduated 2023

Porter S. Wheeler is currently a Peace Corps Education Volunteer serving in the Dominican Republic. He helps elementary school students improve their Spanish literacy levels. Additionally, his writing has been published in The Nation Magazine, DSA’s The Activist, and UO’s own The Daily Emerald. As a...

Graduated 2018

Larissa Williams is a Public Health Informaticist at Oregon Health Authority where she strives to improve the health of Oregonians by facilitating equitable data science. Larissa oversees the exchange of information between hospitals and public health practitioners monitoring for serious health-rela...

Graduated 1998

Marketing and technology professional with global experience delivering prospects and customers for leading consumer and b2b brands. Focus on engagement and marketing effectiveness by utilizing strategy, creative campaigns and tools (CMS, CRM/eCRM, SEO and online advertising) to deliver the optimal ...

Graduated 1988

A member of the Who’s Who in the Asia Pacific region and named on BusinessWeek’s Top 50 of the World’s Most Influential Headhunters, Kathryn Yap specializes in CEO and C-suite executive searches. Kathryn Yap has been a panel speaker at World Economic Forum on East Asia 2009 on the topic Brain G...

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