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.

Brian Jaklich

Brian Jaklich, MSSW

Social Work Coordinator
Harlandale ISD
MSSW, Social Work

Aaron Conrado

Aaron Conrado, Ph.D.

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

Alejandra Garza

Alejandra Garza, Ph.D.

Programs Coordinator
The Holdsworth Center
Ph.D. History

Jason Goldstein

Jason Goldstein, Ph.D.

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

Michelle Lucas

Michelle Lucas, Ph.D.

Evaluation Analyst
Austin Independent School District
Ph.D. Human Development

Lynn Mellor

Lynn Mellor, Ph.D.

Principal Researcher
American Institutes for Research
Ph.D. Educational Psychology

Nikidrea Rey

Nikidrea Rey, M.A.

Foreign Affairs Specialist
Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs
M.A. Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies

Daniela Hernandez Salazar

Daniela Hernandez Salazar, M.A. & MPGS

Evaluation Consultant
United Nations Office of Oversight Services
MPGS LBJ; M.A. Latin American Studies

Kirt Smith

Kirt Smith, MGPS

Foreign Affairs Research Assistant
Congressional Research Service
MGPS

Maureen Walton

Maureen Walton, Ph.D.

Geologist
U.S. Geological Survey
Ph.D. Geology/Geological Sciences, Jackson