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, Ph.D.

Senior Content Strategy Manager
Wayfair
Ph.D. American Studies

Jorge Vazquez Anderson, Ph.D.

Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Abhi Bhat, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist
Evonik Corporation
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering

Valerie Bradford, Ph.D.

Principal Scientist
Procter & Gamble
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry

Brian Jaklich, MSSW

Social Work Coordinator
Harlandale ISD
MSSW, Social Work

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

Laura Cortez, Ph.D.

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education

Thomas Etzel, Ph.D.

Geoscientist
ExxonMobil
Ph.D. Geology/Geological Sciences

Alejandra Garza, Ph.D.

Programs Coordinator
The Holdsworth Center
Ph.D. History

Jason Goldstein, Ph.D.

Upper School English Teacher
The Hockaday School
Ph.D. Art History