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.

Shane Whalley

Shane Whalley, MSSW

Founder/Owner
Daring Dialogues Consulting
MSSW, Social Work

Lisa Sigafoos

Lisa Sigafoos, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice
UT Austin
Ph.D. Education

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith, Ph.D.

CEO and Principal Consultant
DataSmith Solutions, LLC
Ph.D. Educational Psychology

Taylor Woodard

Taylor Woodard, MPAff/LMSW

Information Specialist & Senior Program Associate
The Arc
MPAff/LMSW