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

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

Stephen Jannise

Stephen Jannise, M.A.

Director of Programming
The Paramount Theatre
M.A. Media Studies

Stephanie Malak

Stephanie Malak, Ph.D.

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
Ph.D. Spanish and Portuguese

Rebecca Thompson

Rebecca Thompson, Ph.D.

Training Manager
Emarsys
Ph.D. Spanish and Portuguese

Eric Waters

Eric Waters, Ph.D.

Management Consultant
Accenture
Ph.D. Communication Studies

Susan Zakaib

Susan Zakaib, Ph.D.

Founder and Principal
Fund Your Movement
Ph.D. History