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

Sarah Celentano

Sarah Celentano, Ph.D.

Chairman's Council Manager
New-York Historical Society
Ph.D. Art History

Andrew Gansky

Andrew Gansky, Ph.D.

Grant Writer
LifeWorks
Ph.D. American Studies

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

Muna Rehma

Muna Rehma, M.A.

Program Officer
Solidarity Center
M.A. Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Taylor Woodard

Taylor Woodard, MPAff/LMSW

Information Specialist & Senior Program Associate
The Arc
MPAff/LMSW

Joyce Wong

Joyce Wong, M.A.

Grant Manager
Porticus
Executive M.A. Human Dimensions of Organizations