Alumni Profiles

The University of Texas at Austin prepares advanced degree students and scholars for a wide range of career possibilities. Search these alumni profiles by disciplinary background, industry and identity and watch their short videos to learn more about the type of work that advanced degree alumni pursue, the strategies they employ and how their typical days look.

Carrie Andersen

Carrie Andersen, Ph.D.

Senior Content Strategy Manager
Wayfair
Ph.D. American Studies

David Barry

David Barry, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction

Cindy Blanco

Cindy Blanco, Ph.D.

Senior Learning Scientist
Duolingo
Ph.D. Linguistics

Brian Jaklich

Brian Jaklich, MSSW

Social Work Coordinator
Harlandale ISD
MSSW, Social Work

Fran’Cee Brown-McClure

Fran’Cee Brown-McClure, Ph.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Union College
Ph.D. Educational Administration

Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Instruction, UT-Austin
Communication Coach, UT MBA+ Program
Content Writer and Associate Speaker Coach, Duarte Inc.
Ph.D. Interpersonal Communication

Yating Chen

Yating Chen, Ph.D.

Scientist I
Ultragenyx Gene Therapy
Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences

Aaron Conrado

Aaron Conrado, Ph.D.

Consultant/Expert
Department of Defense
Ph.D. Molecular Biology

Decio Correa

Decio Correa, Ph.D.

Senior Data Scientist
IBM
Ph.D. Ecology, Evolution and Behavior

Laura Cortez

Laura Cortez, Ph.D.

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education