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Weinberg in the WorldBeyond Academia in Earth, Environmental, & Planetary SciencesCassie Petoskey: Hi, everyone. Thanks for being here. I'm Cassie Petoskey. I use she or they pronouns. And I'm the Director of the Waldron Student Alumni Connections Program, where our goal really is to help Weinberg College students explore career options through connecting with alumni. So thank you so much for our alumni for being here with us today. And we're going to spend some time. Amelia is going to take us through some prepared questions for our speakers. We'll get into it. Are you okay? I feel like I always talk at the worst time too. So no...
2025-06-0445 min
Weinberg in the WorldBeyond Academia in Earth, Environmental, & Planetary SciencesCassie Petoskey: Hi, everyone. Thanks for being here. I'm Cassie Petoskey. I use she or they pronouns. And I'm the Director of the Waldron Student Alumni Connections Program, where our goal really is to help Weinberg College students explore career options through connecting with alumni. So thank you so much for our alumni for being here with us today. And we're going to spend some time. Amelia is going to take us through some prepared questions for our speakers. We'll get into it. Are you okay? I feel like I always talk at the worst time too. So...
2025-06-0445 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Sijh Diagne '10 & Dora Zhang '26Dora: First of all, thank you so much for your willingness to connect and speak with us today. And to start off, do you mind briefly introducing yourself? Sijh: Yes. So my name is Sijh Diagne. I am a Weinberg class of 2010, did Economics and International Studies at Northwestern. Today I work as the advisor to the CFO of the African Development Bank. It's the largest multilateral development bank in Africa. Before that, I used to be in the Senegalese government as a senior advisor to the Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation. So the last five years...
2025-06-0422 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Priscilla Caldwell '85 & Aimee Resnick '26In this episode of the Weinberg in the World podcast, Aimee Resnick '26 interviews Priscilla Vail-Caldwell '85, founder of Vail-Caldwell Projects. Priscilla shares her undergraduate experiences at Northwestern, including impactful classes and internships that shaped her career in the arts. She discusses her current role as an advisor and curator, helping clients build art collections with a focus on research and quality. Aimee: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast, where we bring you stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is Aimee Resnick and I am your student host of the special podcast episode...
2025-05-2026 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Natasha Philips '00 & Preena Schroff '26Preena: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is Preena Shroff and I'm your student host of this special Weinberg in the World episode. I'm a third year student majoring in neuroscience and global health studies with a minor in data center. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Natasha Phillips, who graduated from Weinberg College in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and biology. Natasha currently serves as chief marketing officer for GE Healthcare, leading teams that help healthcare providers design treatment...
2025-05-2021 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Rachel Pike '06 and April Wang '27April: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is April and I'm your student host of this special episode of the podcast. I'm a second year student studying physics and integrated science, and I'm looking forward to learning more about our guest's career. Today, I'm excited to be speaking with Rachel Pike who graduated from Northwestern in 2006 and is now COO at Modern Treasury. Thank you, Rachel, for taking the time to speak with me today. Rachel: Nice to be here. Nice to...
2025-05-1027 min2025-03-1814 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Mike Forman '12 & April Wang '27April Wang, a second-year student studying physics and integrated science, hosts the “Weinberg in the World” podcast and interviews Mike Forman, a 2012 Northwestern graduate and senior managing director at Blackstone. Mike shares how his studies in MMSS and economics, along with his involvement in a fraternity and the Kellogg Certificate Program, were formative experiences. He discusses how these experiences, along with internships and networking, led him to a career in finance and his current role at Blackstone. Transcript: April: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is Ap...
2025-02-1218 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Steve Preston '82 & Aimee Resnick '26Aimee Resnick, a senior at Northwestern University, interviews Steven Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International, on the “Weinberg in the World” podcast. Steven reflects on his time at Northwestern, highlighting his major in political science and his transformative junior year in Munich. He also shares how his unexpected passion for statistics influenced his career in investment banking and leadership roles. Transcript: Aimee Resnick: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is Aimee Resnick and I'm your student host of the special podcast episode. I am a sen...
2025-02-0325 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Joel Meek & Preena Shroff '26Preena Shroff, a third-year student at Northwestern, hosts the “Weinberg in the World” podcast and interviews Joel Meek, a 2001 graduate. Joel, who recently served as VP of finance and operations at Reddit, discusses how his studies in economics and mathematical methods shaped his career. He emphasizes the value of a broad education, mentioning impactful classes in astronomy, psychology, and Japanese. Preena and Joel highlight how Northwestern’s interdisciplinary approach teaches students to think critically and approach problems creatively. Transcript: Preena Shroff: Welcome to Weinberg in the World podcast where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My nam...
2025-02-0318 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Katrina Gentile '08 & Smera Dwivedi '27In this episode of the “Weinberg in the World” podcast, student host Smera Dwivedi interviews Katrina Gentile, VP and head of global strategy at Wella Company. Katrina, a Northwestern alum, shares her career journey from consulting at BCG to various roles in the beauty industry, including a long tenure at Estée Lauder and her current role at Wella. She discusses her passion for problem-solving, her transition from consulting to corporate strategy, and her interest in the emotionally driven beauty industry. Transcript: Smera: Okay. Welcome to the Weinberg in the World Podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in tod...
2025-01-0827 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Shruti Mehta '95 & Mirabella Johnson '24Mirabella Johnson: Welcome to the Weinberg in the World podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking into today's complex world. My name is Mirabella Johnson, and I am your student host of this special episode of the podcast. I recently graduated from Northwestern's undergraduate Cognitive Science and Global Health Studies programs housed in Weinberg. And I'm currently continuing my education at Northwestern in the Accelerated Public Health Program to obtain a Master of Public Health degree through Feinberg School of Medicine's program in public health. Today, I am very excited to be speaking with Shruti Mehta, who is...
2024-12-1024 min2024-12-1035 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Peter Waitzman '99 & Preena Shroff '26In this episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast, host Preena Shroff, a third-year student at Northwestern University, interviews Peter Waitzman, the CEO of Expedition Money and a 1999 graduate of Weinberg College with a degree in Economics. Transcript: Preena: Welcome to Weinberg in the World Podcast, where we bring stories of interdisciplinary thinking in today's complex world. My name is Preena Shroff and I'm your student host of this special Weinberg in the World episode. I'm a third-year student majoring in neuroscience and global health with a minor in data science, and today I have the pleasure of speak...
2024-11-2026 minWeinberg in the WorldLive Interview with Barbara Messing '93, Former CMO of Roblox ft. Jordyn Howard '26
2024-10-3118 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with JJ Guajardo '97 ft. Ashley Guo '26In this special student-hosted episode of the “Weinberg in the World” podcast, student host Ashley Guo interviews JJ, a 1997 Northwestern graduate in psychology who now works at Microsoft. JJ shares his journey from initially pursuing a pre-med path to discovering his passion for psychology through an Intro to Psych class with Professor David Uttal. He discusses his struggles with organic chemistry and how psychology felt more natural to him. JJ also talks about his diverse coursework, including Russian and Eastern literature, history, and art classes, which enriched his undergraduate experience and allowed him to explore various interests. https://www.linkedin.com...
2024-09-1221 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Carla Karijolich '08 ft. Preena Shroff '26In this special student-hosted episode of the “Weinberg in the World” podcast, student host Preena Shroff, a third-year neuroscience and global health major, interviews Carla Karijolich, a 2008 Weinberg College graduate in political science and history. Carla, now a senior manager in customer care training at a medical device and digital health company, shares her undergraduate experiences, including studying abroad in Paris, participating in Peer Health Exchange, and being a DJ at WNUR. She emphasizes the importance of trying new things and how her diverse experiences have shaped her career path and skills, particularly in public speaking and empathy. https://www.link...
2024-09-1224 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Keith Haan '97 ft. Seora Kim '25In this special student-hosted episode of the “Weinberg in the World” podcast, student host Seora Kim, a junior majoring in economics, interviews Keith Haan, the senior vice president at Roivant Sciences. Keith graduated with a major in Biological Studies. Keith shares his journey from studying biology and playing baseball at Northwestern University to working in a lab at the medical school, which influenced his career path. He discusses his research on B cell signaling and Epstein-Barr virus, and how his interest in biotechnology led him to the finance industry. Keith explains his transition from equity research to venture capital and port...
2024-09-1219 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Sonia Punjabi '21 ft. Smera Dwivedi '27This special student-hosted episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Sonia Punjabi '21 who graduated from Northwestern with a Biological Studies Major and a Art Theory & Practice Minor. Student host Smera Dwivedi, a rising sophomore majoring in chemistry, interviews Sonia Punjabi, a third-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at the University of Miami. Sonia shares her journey from Northwestern University, where she explored various fields before finding her passion in physical therapy. She highlights the impact of being a peer advisor on her personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills and diversity t...
2024-09-1231 min
Weinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Chris AbaniThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of English Chris Abani and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss “ubuntu,” a concept that recognizes our interconnectedness, the importance of an English major in today’s world, and the Program in African Studies, which holds the largest collection of African and Africana books and artifa...
2024-07-1036 minWeinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Chris AbaniThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of English Chris Abani and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss “ubuntu,” a concept that recognizes our interconnectedness, the importance of an English major in today’s world, and the Program in African Studies, which holds the largest collection of African and Africana books and artifacts ou...
2024-07-1036 min
Weinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Shana KelleyThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of Chemistry Shana Kelley and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss creating new tools to diagnose and treat diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary and translational research at Weinberg College, and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: a new and cutting edge collaboration between Northwestern, UChicago, and the U...
2024-05-0136 minWeinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Shana KelleyThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of Chemistry Shana Kelley and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss creating new tools to diagnose and treat diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary and translational research at Weinberg College, and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: a new and cutting edge collaboration between Northwestern, UChicago, and the Unive...
2024-05-0136 min
Weinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Susie PhillipsThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of English Susie Phillips and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss why teaching matters, how asking bold questions can open entire worlds of “speculative possibility” in scholarship, and the power of gossip. Leadership Giving Society: https://giving.northwestern.edu/s/1479/282-givi...
2024-02-0534 minWeinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Susie PhillipsThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of English Susie Phillips and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss why teaching matters, how asking bold questions can open entire worlds of “speculative possibility” in scholarship, and the power of gossip. Weinberg College Leadership Giving Society Explore more "Conversations with the Dean"
2024-02-0234 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Impactful Classes for Sustainability and EntrepreneurshipThis episode features clips from this year’s Weinberg College Career Summit alumni panels where a few alumni share stories about some of their most impactful classes and how those classes helped them in their future careers. Alumni from our Energy & Sustainability and Startups & Entrepreneurship alumni panels talked about an array of classes that helped them form arguments and think differently about their industries. · Timestamps: 0:00: Introduction 0:45: Impactful Sustainability Classes with Ariel Drehobl ’12 and Mark Silberg ’14 3:55: Impactful Entrepreneurship Classes with Jin Hwang ‘01 5:55: Outro https://weinberg.northwestern.edu/after-graduation/student-alumni-connections/whats-new/2023-2024/career-summit-2023-final.html
2023-11-1306 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Impactful Classes for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship This episode features clips from this year’s Weinberg College Career Summit alumni panels where a few alumni share stories about some of their most impactful classes and how those classes helped them in their future careers. Alumni from our Energy & Sustainability and Startups & Entrepreneurship alumni panels talked about an array of classes that helped them form arguments and think differently about their industries. · Timestamps: 0:00: Introduction 0:45: Impactful Sustainability Classes with Ariel Drehobl ’12 and Mark Silberg ’14 3:55: Impactful Entrepreneurship Classes with Jin Hwang ‘01 5:55: Outro https://weinberg.northwestern.edu/after-graduation/student-alumni-connections/whats-new/2023-2024/career-summit-2023-final.html
2023-11-1306 minWeinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Gerry CadavaThis special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of History and Director of the Latina and Latino Studies Program, Gerry Cadava and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss the meaning of diversity in the United States through the lens of Latino identity, as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Weinberg College Leadership Giving S...
2023-11-0637 min
Weinberg in the WorldFaculty Speaker Series: Conversations with the Dean Featuring Gerry Cadava This special episode features the most recent edition of Weinberg College’s faculty speaker series “Conversation with the Dean.” This event series is designed to deliver insights into cutting-edge research and teaching from faculty experts around the College. The events are offered live to Weinberg College Leadership Society donors with a real-time Q&A. In this conversation, Professor of History and Director of the Latina and Latino Studies Program, Gerry Cadava and Dean Adrian Randolph discuss the meaning of diversity in the United States through the lens of Latino identity, as our nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Weinberg...
2023-11-0637 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Trends in Consulting, Healthcare, and MarketingThis episode features highlights from the career summit focusing on the changing landscapes in these industries. Speakers from all three fields discuss topics such as hybrid work, work-life balance, travel expectations, and more. Timestamps: · 0:00: Introduction · 0:45: Trends in Marketing · 2:45: Trends in Consulting · 5:20: Trends in Healthcare · 8:30: Outro
2023-10-0908 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Trends in Consulting, Healthcare, and MarketingThis episode features highlights from the career summit focusing on the changing landscapes in these industries. Speakers from all three fields discuss topics such as hybrid work, work-life balance, travel expectations, and more. Timestamps: · 0:00: Introduction · 0:45: Trends in Marketing · 2:45: Trends in Consulting · 5:20: Trends in Healthcare · 8:30: Outro
2023-10-0908 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Job Function vs IndustryThis episode, brought to you by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program and Northwestern Career Advancement, features an in-depth discussion with Tracie Thomas from NCA about the difference between job function and industry, narrowing down career options, and how to approach an event like the Career Summit. This is a great overview of career exploration in general, so feel free to listen to this episode to prepare for any future alumni event you register for as well as the career summit. Timestamps: ·0:00: Introductions 1:40: Job Function vs Industry 6:00: The Process of Narrowing Down Career Options 10:15: How to Approach the Career Summit 14:00: Closing Advic...
2023-09-1116 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Job Function vs IndustryThis episode, brought to you by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program and Northwestern Career Advancement, features an in-depth discussion with Tracie Thomas from NCA about the difference between job function and industry, narrowing down career options, and how to approach an event like the Career Summit. This is a great overview of career exploration in general, so feel free to listen to this episode to prepare for any future alumni event you register for as well as the career summit. Timestamps 0:00: Introductions 1:40: Job Function vs Industry 6:00: The Process of Narrowing Down Car...
2023-09-1116 min
Char-Em ISD Leaders in EducationThe Career Tech Effect: Petoskey’s Business CTE ProgramIn today’s episode, you’ll meet Cassie Parker joined by her students from Petoskey’s Business Administration & Management CTE program. Cassie and her students take us through what its like to be in the program, what to expect, what students gain, and so much more.
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2023-08-2309 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: HumanitiesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in the humanities and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First is a closing remark from our conversation with David Gefsky ‘92, where he speaks on the value of curiosity and the other skills you develop through an Arts & Sciences education at Northwestern that can help you in a field like finance. Next is a quote from our “What Can You Do with a Language Major” Panel from last year with Khiabett Osuna ‘11, who talks about the core skills she uses every day as a...
2023-06-0508 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: HumanitiesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in the humanities and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First is a closing remark from our conversation with David Gefsky ‘92, where he speaks on the value of curiosity and the other skills you develop through an Arts & Sciences education at Northwestern that can help you in a field like finance. Next is a quote from our “What Can You Do with a Language Major” Panel from last year with Khiabett Osuna ‘11, who talks about the core skil...
2023-06-0508 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: SciencesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in the sciences and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First are a few selections from our interview with Danny Ginzburg ’13, where he talks about the impact of his Environmental Sciences Major and Environmental Policy & Culture minor. He also talks about impactful classes and how those classes impacted his worldview and direction toward a career path. Next is a quote from our panel on Nontraditional Paths in Science and Medicine with Yujia Ding ’14. Yujia goes into detail about how her background color...
2023-05-0510 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: SciencesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in the sciences and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First are a few selections from our interview with Danny Ginzburg ’13, where he talks about the impact of his Environmental Sciences Major and Environmental Policy & Culture minor. He also talks about impactful classes and how those classes impacted his worldview and direction toward a career path. Next is a quote from our panel on Nontraditional Paths in Science and Medicine with Yujia Ding ’14. Yujia goes into detai...
2023-05-0510 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Social SciencesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in social sciences and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First are a few selections from our interview with Khoury Cooper ’08 JD’13, where he talks of some memorable Political Science and African American Studies classes and then speaks on how an Arts & Sciences background impacts him as a lawyer today. Our second clip is a quote from our conversation with Kathy Lin ‘08 PhD, who shares stories about finding the MMSS major and Sociology classes. Kathy goes into de...
2023-03-3009 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Social SciencesThis episode features a few clips previous alumni conversations highlighting their memorable experiences relating to their majors in social sciences and how those experiences helped in their future careers. First are a few selections from our interview with Khoury Cooper ’08 JD’13, where he talks of some memorable Political Science and African American Studies classes and then speaks on how an Arts & Sciences background impacts him as a lawyer today. Our second clip is a quote from our conversation with Kathy Lin ‘08 PhD, who shares stories about finding the MMSS major and Sociology classes. Kathy goes into detail about how these classes...
2023-03-3009 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with William Paik '20: Studying Stand-Up Comedy in SeoulThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with William Paik ’20, who graduated from Northwestern with English and American Studies Majors and a Asian-American Studies Minor. William shares insights on the Asian American Studies Program, Law school decisions, Comedy at Northwestern, Fulbright Research in Korea, how an Interdisciplinary education has helped him! · Timestamps: 0:40: Student Experience 3:30: Moving away from Law school 6:25: Starting Comedy at Northwestern 10:15: First Job During the Pandemic 13:05: Experience During Research 15:00: Fulbright in Korea (here) 20:40: The Value of an Interdisciplinary Education
2023-02-2326 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with William Paik '20: Studying Stand-Up Comedy in SeoulThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with William Paik ’20, who graduated from Northwestern with English and American Studies Majors and a Asian-American Studies Minor. William shares insights on the Asian American Studies Program, Law school decisions, Comedy at Northwestern, Fulbright Research in Korea, how an Interdisciplinary education has helped him! · Timestamps: 0:40: Student Experience 3:30: Moving away from Law school 6:25: Starting Comedy at Northwestern 10:15: First Job During the Pandemic 13:05: Experience During Research 15:00: Fulbright in Korea (here) 20:40: The Value of an Interdisciplinary Education
2023-02-2326 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Mai Sistla '14: Deputy Director at the Aspen Tech Policy HubThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Mai Sistla ‘14, who is currently a Deputy Director at the Aspen Tech Policy Hub after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major and a Global Health Studies Minor. Mai shares insights on Important Classes, Extracurriculars, Connections, Grad School, Working in Tech Policy, Good Fellowships, and the Arts & Sciences Background. For more information about the fellowship discussed by Mai during the podcast, click below: http://www.corofellowship.org/ Timestamps: 0:40: Student Experience and Pivoting Majors 4:30: Extracurriculars and Important Connections 8:15: Path to Gr...
2023-01-2626 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Mai Sistla '14: Deputy Director at the Aspen Tech Policy HubThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Mai Sistla ‘14, who is currently a Deputy Director at the Aspen Tech Policy Hub after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major and a Global Health Studies Minor. Mai shares insights on Important Classes, Extracurriculars, Connections, Grad School, Working in Tech Policy, Good Fellowships, and the Arts & Sciences Background. For more information about the fellowship discussed by Mai during the podcast, click below: http://www.corofellowship.org/ Timestamps: 0:40: Student Experience and Pivoting Majors 4:30: Extracurriculars and Important Connections 8:15: Path to Grad School 14:15: Working in Tech Policy 19:00: Projects in Te...
2023-01-2626 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Khoury Cooper '08, JD'13: Corporate Counsel with Google's Youtube DivisionThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation Khoury Cooper ’08 JD’13, who is currently a Corporate Counsel in the Youtube Division of Google after Graduating from Northwestern with a Political Science Major and a JD in Law. Khoury shares stories about Impactful Classes, Fraternity Life, Going Back to Law School, Choosing a Career Path, Working in Music at Amazon, Work-Life Priorities, and Networking! Timestamps: 1:00: Impactful Northwestern Courses and Programs 3:55: Impactful Extracurriculars 6:10: Deciding to Go to Law School 8:15 First Job After School 9:55: How Did You Pick Your Career Path 11:55: Working Before Grad...
2023-01-0325 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Khoury Cooper '08, JD'13: Corporate Counsel with Google's Youtube DivisionThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation Khoury Cooper ’08 JD’13, who is currently a Corporate Counsel in the Youtube Division of Google after Graduating from Northwestern with a Political Science Major and a JD in Law. Khoury shares stories about Impactful Classes, Fraternity Life, Going Back to Law School, Choosing a Career Path, Working in Music at Amazon, Work-Life Priorities, and Networking! Timestamps: 1:00: Impactful Northwestern Courses and Programs 3:55: Impactful Extracurriculars 6:10: Deciding to Go to Law School 8:15 First Job After School 9:55: How Did You Pick Your Career Path 11:55: Working Before Grad School 13:45: Working in Music 18:00: Working in C...
2023-01-0325 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kian Gohar '98: Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and Best-Selling AuthorThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kian Gohar ‘98, who is currently the Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and a best-selling author of “Competing in the New World of Work” after Graduating from Northwestern with Majors in History and Political Science. Kian shares stories about a Great Teacher, Working During College, Choir, Learning Skills, His First Job After Graduating, Participating in Fellowships, Deciding Between Different Post-Grad Options, Working at a Development Firm, His Book, Working During the Pandemic, Focusing on Key Tasks, and more! Timestamps: 00:45: Studies and Student Experi...
2022-11-2331 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kian Gohar '98: Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and Best-Selling AuthorThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kian Gohar ‘98, who is currently the Founder and CEO of Geo-Lab and a best-selling author of “Competing in the New World of Work” after Graduating from Northwestern with Majors in History and Political Science. Kian shares stories about a Great Teacher, Working During College, Choir, Learning Skills, His First Job After Graduating, Participating in Fellowships, Deciding Between Different Post-Grad Options, Working at a Development Firm, His Book, Working During the Pandemic, Focusing on Key Tasks, and more! Timestamps: 00:45: Studies and Student Experience at Northwestern 3:30: Skills Learned from Extrac...
2022-11-2331 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Liz Ott '00: President of ThreespotThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Liz Ott’ 00, who is currently the President of Threespot after Graduating from Northwestern with a Psychology Major and an Economics Minor. Liz shares stories about her student experience, Learning and Developing Skills Through Work-Study, Her First Job and Career Path, Growing Within a Company, Finding the Right Space in an Industry, Advice for Getting into a Similar Field, the Value of her Northwestern Network, and the Value of Arts & Sciences Education! Timestamps: 00:45: Student Experience and Work-Study 4:10: Previous Jobs 8:45: Working at Threespot an...
2022-11-1726 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Liz Ott '00: President of ThreespotThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Liz Ott’ 00, who is currently the President of Threespot after Graduating from Northwestern with a Psychology Major and an Economics Minor. Liz shares stories about her student experience, Learning and Developing Skills Through Work-Study, Her First Job and Career Path, Growing Within a Company, Finding the Right Space in an Industry, Advice for Getting into a Similar Field, the Value of her Northwestern Network, and the Value of Arts & Sciences Education! Timestamps: 00:45: Student Experience and Work-Study 4:10: Previous Jobs 8:45: Working at Threespot and Growing Your Career 15:00: Finding Threespot an...
2022-11-1726 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kathy Lin '08 PhD: Product Insights Manager at SpotifyThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kathy Lin ‘08 PhD, who is currently a Product Insights Manager at Spotify after Graduating from Northwestern with Sociology and MMSS Majors and a Global Health Studies Minor. Kathy shares stories about the MMSS Major, Internships, the PhD Process, Working after Grad School, Work-Life Balance, Finding a Career Path, and Working at Spotify. Timestamps: 0:40: The MMSS Major and Memorable Classes 4:15: Rarity of MMSS 6:20: Extracurriculars and Internships 9:30: Deciding to go to Grad School 14:40: the PhD Process 20:20: First Job After Grad School and Work-Life Balance, and Finding a Career Path 30:30: Wo...
2022-11-1037 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kathy Lin '08: Product Insights Manager at SpotifyThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Kathy Lin ‘08 PhD, who is currently a Product Insights Manager at Spotify after Graduating from Northwestern with Sociology and MMSS Majors and a Global Health Studies Minor. Kathy shares stories about the MMSS Major, Internships, the PhD Process, Working after Grad School, Work-Life Balance, Finding a Career Path, and Working at Spotify. Timestamps: 0:40: The MMSS Major and Memorable Classes 4:15: Rarity of MMSS 6:20: Extracurriculars and Internships 9:30: Deciding to go to Grad School 14:40: the PhD Process 20:20: First Job After Grad School and Work-Life Ba...
2022-11-1037 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Veronica Berns '09 and Robin Stark '98: Careers in Higher EducationThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Veronica Berns ’09 and Robin Stark ’98, who are both currently working at the Chemistry Department at Northwestern. Veronica is currently an Assistant Professor of Instruction after graduating from Northwestern with a Chemistry Major and a Mathematics Minor. Robin is currently an Undergraduate Program Coordinator after graduating with a Major in Environmental Science. Veronica and Robin share insights on influential classes, internships, first jobs, figuring out your next step, working in higher education, teaching, making a comic book, learning to communicate with different people, and how to Network. Timestamps: 1:10: Nort...
2022-11-0330 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Veronica Berns '09 and Robin Stark '98: Working in Higher Education & AcademiaThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Veronica Berns ’09 and Robin Stark ’98, who are both currently working at the Chemistry Department at Northwestern. Veronica is currently an Assistant Professor of Instruction after graduating from Northwestern with a Chemistry Major and a Mathematics Minor. Robin is currently an Undergraduate Program Coordinator after graduating with a Major in Environmental Science. Veronica and Robin share insights on influential classes, internships, first jobs, figuring out your next step, working in higher education, teaching, making a comic book, learning to communicate with different people, and how to N...
2022-11-0330 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Charlie Vasbinder ’19 and Thanas Kountroubis ’19: Interning & Working in Real Estate with Chicago Field StudiesThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Charlie Vasbinder ’19 and Thanas Kountroubis ’19, who both participated in the Chicago Field Studies Program interning at Barnett Capital and currently work there today after Graduating from Northwestern. Charlie and Thanas share stories about the Northwestern Experience, the value of different majors, changing majors, Chicago Field Studies, working at Barnett Capital, and the value of an Arts & Sciences Education! Timestamps: 1:00: Charlie’s Northwestern Experience 5:20: Pivoting From Econ to History 7:40: Thanas’ Student Experience 14:15: Struggling through Northwestern Coursework 16:10: Chicago Field Studies 20:00: The Value of CFS as a...
2022-10-2743 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Charlie Vasbinder ’19 and Thanas Kountroubis ’19: Chicago Field StudiesThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Charlie Vasbinder ’19 and Thanas Kountroubis ’19, who both participated in the Chicago Field Studies Program interning at Barnett Capital and currently work there today after Graduating from Northwestern. Charlie and Thanas share stories about the Northwestern Experience, the value of different majors, changing majors, Chicago Field Studies, working at Barnett Capital, and the value of an Arts & Sciences Education! Timestamps: 1:00: Charlie’s Northwestern Experience 5:20: Pivoting From Econ to History 7:40: Thanas’ Student Experience 14:15: Struggling through Northwestern Coursework 16:10: Chicago Field Studies 20:00: The Value of CFS as an Extracurricular 26:00: Arts & Sciences at work...
2022-10-2743 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Prashant Bhayani '91: Working Abroad in FinanceThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Prashant Bhayani '91, who is currently the Chief Investment Officer at BNP Paribas after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major. Prashant shares insights on the value of a diverse education, business internships, his first job after a recession, developing a career abroad, his role as a Chief Investment Officer, his small town background, learning to communicate effectively! Timestamps: 1:00: The breadth of options at Weinberg College 4:05: Internships 5:30: First Job 7:10: Transitioning to working overseas 10:30: Working in Asset Management 13:05: Adjusting from a small...
2022-10-2026 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Prashant Bhayani '91: Working Abroad in FinanceThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Prashant Bhayani '91, who is currently the Chief Investment Officer at BNP Paribas after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major. Prashant shares insights on the value of a diverse education, business internships, his first job after a recession, developing a career abroad, his role as a Chief Investment Officer, his small town background, learning to communicate effectively! Timestamps: 1:00: The breadth of options at Weinberg College 4:05: Internships 5:30: First Job 7:10: Transitioning to working overseas 10:30: Working in Asset Management 13:05: Adjusting from a small town and the considerations of a...
2022-10-2026 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Danny Ginzburg '14: PhD Student at Cambridge in Commercial HydroponicsThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Danny Ginzburg ’14, who is currently starting a PhD in plant sciences at the University of Cambridge through the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship after Graduating from Northwestern with an Earth and Planetary Sciences Major and an Environmental Policy & Culture Minor. Danny shares insights on his Northwestern experience, Greek life, undergraduate research opportunities, his first job in data analysis, Academia, Scholarships and Grants, and the value of an Arts & Sciences education! Timestamps: 0:45: Northwestern Experience 4:25: Finding the right major 6:45: Research at Northwestern 11:05: First job after graduation 14:30: Ac...
2022-10-1330 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Danny Ginzburg '14: PhD student at Cambridge in Commercial HydroponicsThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Danny Ginzburg ’14, who is currently starting a PhD in plant sciences at the University of Cambridge through the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship after Graduating from Northwestern with an Earth and Planetary Sciences Major and an Environmental Policy & Culture Minor. Danny shares insights on his Northwestern experience, Greek life, undergraduate research opportunities, his first job in data analysis, Academia, Scholarships and Grants, and the value of an Arts & Sciences education! Timestamps: 0:45: Northwestern Experience 4:25: Finding the right major 6:45: Research at Northwestern 11:05: First job after graduation 14:30: Academia and the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship 17:30: The va...
2022-10-1330 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Chandana Sooranahalli '20: Management Consultant at Qral GroupThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Chandana Sooranahalli ‘20, who is currently a Management Consultant after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major and a Cognitive Science Minor. Chandana shares insights on great classes and extracurriculars to consider as an undergrad, the unique challenges and opportunities she had as a transfer student, her experience doing undergraduate research, and her plans of heading to med school through a nontraditional route! Timestamps: 1:00: Northwestern Experience 3:00: Advice as a Transfer Student 4:10: The Value of Extracurriculars 6:10: Changing Career Plans 8:00: Undergraduate Research 10:45: Recruiting for Consulting 14:20: What is...
2022-10-0628 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Chandana Sooranahalli '20: Management Consultant and Transfer AlumniThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Chandana Sooranahalli ‘20, who is currently a Management Consultant after Graduating from Northwestern with an Economics Major and a Cognitive Science Minor. Chandana shares insights on great classes and extracurriculars to consider as an undergrad, the unique challenges and opportunities she had as a transfer student, her experience doing undergraduate research, and her plans of heading to med school through a nontraditional route! Timestamps: 1:00: Northwestern Experience 3:00: Advice as a Transfer Student 4:10: The Value of Extracurriculars 6:10: Changing Career Plans 8:00: Undergraduate Research 10:45: Recruiting for Consulting 14:20: What is Consulting? 16:30: Nontraditional path to...
2022-10-0628 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with David Ngene Jr '08: Innovative Design Director at NikeThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with David Ngene ’08 who is currently an Innovation Design Director at the NXT Space Kitchen at Nike after Graduating from Northwestern with an Art Theory & Practice Major. David Ngene shares tories about changing majors at Northwestern, the Art Theory & Practice Major, his first job after graduating, heading back to school, working at Nike, the value of an Arts & Sciences Degree, and the experience and memory of being a student athlete! Timestamps: 0:00: Insight Unpacked 2:30: Weinberg College Experience 4:30: Plans Heading into Northwestern 6:25: Changing Majors to...
2022-09-2936 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with David Ngene Jr '08: Innovative Design Director at NikeThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with David Ngene ’08 who is currently an Innovation Design Director at the NXT Space Kitchen at Nike after Graduating from Northwestern with an Art Theory & Practice Major. David Ngene shares tories about changing majors at Northwestern, the Art Theory & Practice Major, his first job after graduating, heading back to school, working at Nike, the value of an Arts & Sciences Degree, and the experience and memory of being a student athlete! Timestamps: 0:00: Insight Unpacked 2:30: Weinberg College Experience 4:30: Plans Heading into Northwestern 6:25: Changing Majors to Art Theory 11:55: Art Theory and Pr...
2022-09-2936 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: NetworkingThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features stories from Alumni from the Career Summit and previous alumni conversations focusing on lessons related to networking. Alumni speakers share their thoughts on how to network with your peers in college and the lessons it provides, developing relationships by networking with those who interest you, and the value of networking in person at large events! Timestamps: 0:45: Anthony Ward ’06 (Psychology) 3:35: Machel Mills-Miles ‘98 (Cognitive Science), Marc Tetel ‘86 (Biological Sciences), and JJ Guajardo ‘97 (Psychology) 10:40: Kelly Choi ‘94, ‘98 MD (English) and Mark Stovsky ‘86, ‘91 MD (Sociology)
2022-09-2213 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: NetworkingThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features stories from Alumni from the Career Summit and previous alumni conversations focusing on lessons related to networking. Alumni speakers share their thoughts on how to network with your peers in college and the lessons it provides, developing relationships by networking with those who interest you, and the value of networking in person at large events! Timestamps: 0:45: Anthony Ward ’06 (Psychology) 3:35: Machel Mills-Miles ‘98 (Cognitive Science), Marc Tetel ‘86 (Biological Sciences), and JJ Guajardo ‘97 (Psychology) 10:40: Kelly Choi ‘94, ‘98 MD (English) and Mark Stovsky ‘86, ‘91 MD (Sociology)
2022-09-2213 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu: Researching Child Development Through the Posner Research ProgramThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Professor Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu, who are working together with the Posner Research Program. Professor Waxman is a Weinberg College Faculty member in the Department of Psychology and the Director of Northwestern’s Infant and Child Development Center. Jackie Cantu is a rising sophomore majoring in Psychology and Global Health Studies. Sandy and Jackie share insights on their research in child development at Northwestern, participating in the Posner Research Program, what goes on inside a lab, how their research has affected their career pa...
2022-09-1431 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu: Posner Research ProgramThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features a conversation with Professor Sandy Waxman and Jackie Cantu, who are working together with the Posner Research Program. Professor Waxman is a Weinberg College Faculty member in the Department of Psychology and the Director of Northwestern’s Infant and Child Development Center. Jackie Cantu is a rising sophomore majoring in Psychology and Global Health Studies. Sandy and Jackie share insights on their research in child development at Northwestern, participating in the Posner Research Program, what goes on inside a lab, how their research has affected their career path, and advice fo...
2022-09-1431 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: First JobsThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features quotes from Alumni from the Career Summit and previous alumni conversations focusing on lessons learned through first jobs. Alumni speakers share their thoughts on jobs that change constantly over time, how to succeed in a transforming job field, gaining skills during your first job, and seizing new opportunities! 0:50 - Samir Patel ’94 (Biological Sciences) 2:35 - Juna Nakai ‘04 (Economics, International Studies) 6:40 - Michelle Wantuch ’15 (Psychology with Global Studies minor) 10:35 - Liz McMath ’09 (Biological Sciences) For more details on the panels featured in this episode, click the links below: https://weinberg.northweste...
2022-08-0316 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: First JobsThis episode of the Weinberg in the World Podcast features quotes from Alumni from the Career Summit and previous alumni conversations focusing on lessons learned through first jobs. Alumni speakers share their thoughts on jobs that change constantly over time, how to succeed in a transforming job field, gaining skills during your first job, and seizing new opportunities! 0:50 - Samir Patel ’94 (Biological Sciences) 2:35 - Juna Nakai ‘04 (Economics, International Studies) 6:40 - Michelle Wantuch ’15 (Psychology with Global Studies minor) 10:35 - Liz McMath ’09 (Biological Sciences) For more details on the panels featured in this episode, click the links below: https://weinberg.northwestern.edu/after-grad...
2022-08-0316 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Outside the ClassroomWe are excited to feature a few clips from this year’s Career Summit panels and a previous alumni conversation focusing on how extracurricular activities during their student experience helped alumni in their future careers. First is a quote from the Politics and Policy Alumni Panel at the Career Summit. Tara Corrigan ’08 (History) talks about her experience as the Co-chair of Dance Marathon and how much she learned from her time managing such a big endeavor! The next quote is from the Research and Education Alumni Panel at the Career Summit, where Marc Tetel ’86 (Biological Scienc...
2022-06-1607 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Outside the ClassroomWe are excited to feature a few clips from this year’s Career Summit panels and a previous alumni conversation focusing on how extracurricular activities during their student experience helped alumni in their future careers. First is a quote from the Politics and Policy Alumni Panel at the Career Summit. Tara Corrigan ’08 (History) talks about her experience as the Co-chair of Dance Marathon and how much she learned from her time managing such a big endeavor! The next quote is from the Research and Education Alumni Panel at the Career Summit, where Marc Tetel ’86 (Biological Sciences) talks about his greatest teachi...
2022-06-1607 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Networking Prep Session with NCA This episode, brought to you by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program and Northwestern Career Advancement, features a prep session for the Weinberg College Career Summit. Whether you are coming to the Career Summit to build your network because you already have a job or maybe you want to just come to listen to alumni from different fields share their stories because you are still undecided in what you want to do after graduation, this episode will help you prepare for the event. Networking is a key skill to learn as part of your career exploration a...
2022-05-1812 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Networking Prep Session with NCAThis episode, brought to you by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program and Northwestern Career Advancement, features a prep session for the Weinberg College Career Summit. Whether you are coming to the Career Summit to build your network because you already have a job or maybe you want to just come to listen to alumni from different fields share their stories because you are still undecided in what you want to do after graduation, this episode will help you prepare for the event. Networking is a key skill to learn as part of your career exploration and internship/job search. In t...
2022-05-1812 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Follow Your PassionWe are excited to feature a few clips from previous Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program conversations and panels focusing on finding a career path and following your passions. First is a conversation with Rachel Kimber ’03 (Cognitive Science) and her experience working her first few jobs after graduation. Rachel’s insights might be particularly helpful for those of you who are anxious about finding the perfect first job after graduation. Up second is an excerpt from a conversation with Steve Greenspon ’91, ’09 MBA (Political Science), who talks about using your passions and interests to help you pursue a career that is right for you. If...
2022-05-1106 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Insights: Follow Your PassionWe are excited to feature a few clips from previous Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program conversations and panels focusing on finding a career path and following your passions. First is a conversation with Rachel Kimber ’03 (Cognitive Science) and her experience working her first few jobs after graduation. Rachel’s insights might be particularly helpful for those of you who are anxious about finding the perfect first job after graduation. Up second is an excerpt from a conversation with Steve Greenspon ’91, ’09 MBA (Political Science), who talks about using your passions and interests to help you pursue a career t...
2022-05-1106 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Austin J. Waldron ’78: Retired Senior Vice President of Operations at Health Care Services Corporation, Parent Company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisAustin Waldron graduated from Weinberg College in 1978 with a major in psychology. He had originally planned to become a doctor but after a quarter of organic chemistry he sought out other options within the medical field. He had a long and successful career in operations at Health Care Services Corporation before recently retiring. Austin hopes today’s Weinberg College students realize that they too can pursue many paths, regardless of their major or even with a major change part of the way through their Northwestern career. This is one of the reasons why he initially invested and ul...
2020-07-2125 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Austin J. Waldron ’78: Retired Senior Vice President of Operations at Health Care Services Corporation, ParAustin Waldron graduated from Weinberg College in 1978 with a major in psychology. He had originally planned to become a doctor but after a quarter of organic chemistry he sought out other options within the medical field. He had a long and successful career in operations at Health Care Services Corporation before recently retiring. Austin hopes today’s Weinberg College students realize that they too can pursue many paths, regardless of their major or even with a major change part of the way through their Northwestern career. This is one of the reasons why he initially invested and ultimately made a ph...
2020-07-2125 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with David Leander ’10: Resident Physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington UniversityDavid Leander graduated from Weinberg College in 2010 with a triple major in materials science, economics, and Spanish with a global health minor. He didn’t feel prepared to go to medical school right after Northwestern but after working in the public health industry for a few years he decided to go back to pursue an MD/MBA. He is now a resident physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. We talk about why he wanted to major in three seemingly different fields, how his time after graduation in the public health industry led him to pursue an MD...
2020-06-2218 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with David Leander ’10: Resident Physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington UniversityDavid Leander graduated from Weinberg College in 2010 with a triple major in materials science, economics, and Spanish with a global health minor. He didn’t feel prepared to go to medical school right after Northwestern but after working in the public health industry for a few years he decided to go back to pursue an MD/MBA. He is now a resident physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. We talk about why he wanted to major in three seemingly different fields, how his time after graduation in the public health industry led him to pursue an MD/MBA, and hi...
2020-06-2218 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Naomi Joyce Bang ‘81: Law School Professor and Human Rights AttorneyNaomi Joyce Bang graduated from Weinberg College in 1981 with a double major in Political Science and French. Joyce later became a human rights and human trafficking attorney as well as a law school professor. We talk about a Northwestern experience abroad that changed her path forever, some of her most interesting and impactful projects oversees, and her advice for students looking to pursue either law school or something different. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-06-1526 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Naomi Joyce Bang ‘81: Law School Professor and Human Rights AttorneyNaomi Joyce Bang graduated from Weinberg College in 1981 with a double major in Political Science and French. Joyce later became a human rights and human trafficking attorney as well as a law school professor. We talk about a Northwestern experience abroad that changed her path forever, some of her most interesting and impactful projects oversees, and her advice for students looking to pursue either law school or something different. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-06-1526 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Diana Richter ’09 and Peter Moore ’09: Graduating into a RecessionWe spoke with Diana Richter ‘09 and Peter Moore ’09 who both graduated from Northwestern during the last recession with very different paths before and after graduation. Diana majored in Art History and pursued a career in entertainment and brand marketing. Peter majored in Economics and Spanish and after starting his career in investment banking, he quickly pivoted to working in startups. We talk about what it was like graduating into a recession, how to make tough career decisions in uncertain times, and advice for current students along with recent grads. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or emai...
2020-06-0540 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Diana Richter ’09 and Peter Moore ’09: Graduating into a RecessionWe spoke with Diana Richter ‘09 and Peter Moore ’09 who both graduated from Northwestern during the last recession with very different paths before and after graduation. Diana majored in Art History and pursued a career in entertainment and brand marketing. Peter majored in Economics and Spanish and after starting his career in investment banking, he quickly pivoted to working in startups. We talk about what it was like graduating into a recession, how to make tough career decisions in uncertain times, and advice for current students along with recent grads. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and...
2020-06-0540 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Career Talk with Cody Keenan ’02: Chief Speechwriter for President Barack ObamaThis episode is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Cody Keenan talked with students in the fall of 2019 about his career. He has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for nearly a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. He is also now a visiting professor at Northwestern. Though this talk was from 2019, which was a very different time compared to today, we are excited to share this talk with you and we hope you enjoy it! Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or...
2020-05-2209 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Career Talk with Cody Keenan ’02: Chief Speechwriter for President Barack ObamaThis episode is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Cody Keenan talked with students in the fall of 2019 about his career. He has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for nearly a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. He is also now a visiting professor at Northwestern. Though this talk was from 2019, which was a very different time compared to today, we are excited to share this talk with you and we hope you enjoy it! Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search...
2020-05-2209 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kathryn Haydon ’99: Speaker, Author, and Founder of SparkitivityKathryn Haydon graduated from Weinberg College in 1999 with a major in Spanish. After a long career in the education space, Kathryn is now an author and speaker who helps people develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. We talk about how she picked her major, some of the surprising ways her major helped propel her career, and how we can still be creative during a very stressful time. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-05-1527 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Kathryn Haydon ’99: Speaker, Author, and Founder of SparkitivityKathryn Haydon graduated from Weinberg College in 1999 with a major in Spanish. After a long career in the education space, Kathryn is now an author and speaker who helps people develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. We talk about how she picked her major, some of the surprising ways her major helped propel her career, and how we can still be creative during a very stressful time. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-05-1527 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Event with Junta Nakai ’04: Global Industry Leader at DatabricksThis is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Junta Nakai talked with students about his career where he transitioned from finance to startups. Junta graduated from Northwestern in 2004 with a double major in economics and international studies. After 14 years in the finance industry, he decided to take the leap to startups. He now leads Financial Services at Databricks where he works with customers who are defining the future of finance. He is also a part-owner of Brooklyn Kura, the first Sake Brewery in New York. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us...
2020-05-0822 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Event with Junta Nakai ’04: Global Industry Leader at DatabricksThis is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Junta Nakai talked with students about his career where he transitioned from finance to startups. Junta graduated from Northwestern in 2004 with a double major in economics and international studies. After 14 years in the finance industry, he decided to take the leap to startups. He now leads Financial Services at Databricks where he works with customers who are defining the future of finance. He is also a part-owner of Brooklyn Kura, the first Sake Brewery in New York. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search...
2020-05-0822 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Rachel Shine ’13: Social Worker and TherapistRachel Shine graduated from Weinberg College in 2013 with a major in English. She later pursued a Masters in Social Work and she is currently a therapist in her own private practice. We talk about a defining experience at Northwestern that led her to pursue a career in therapy, the various aspects to her work that she enjoys and finds challenging, along with her recommendations for self-care during this particularly challenging time. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-04-2730 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Rachel Shine ’13: Social Worker and TherapistRachel Shine graduated from Weinberg College in 2013 with a major in English. She later pursued a Masters in Social Work and she is currently a therapist in her own private practice. We talk about a defining experience at Northwestern that led her to pursue a career in therapy, the various aspects to her work that she enjoys and finds challenging, along with her recommendations for self-care during this particularly challenging time. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-04-2730 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Steve Greenspon ’91, ’09 MBA: Founder and CEO of Honey-Can-Do-InternationalSteve Greenspon graduated from Weinberg College in 1991 with a major in political science. After graduating from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in 2009, he became the Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Honey-Can-Do-International, a multi-national manufacturer of consumer products. We talk about his time at Northwestern in the political science department, how the interdisciplinary education helps him build relationships in his work today, and how leaders can prepare for & adapt to crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-04-2728 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Steve Greenspon ’91, ’09 MBA: Founder and CEO of Honey-Can-Do-InternationalSteve Greenspon graduated from Weinberg College in 1991 with a major in political science. After graduating from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management in 2009, he became the Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Honey-Can-Do-International, a multi-national manufacturer of consumer products. We talk about his time at Northwestern in the political science department, how the interdisciplinary education helps him build relationships in his work today, and how leaders can prepare for & adapt to crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or email us at waldron@northwestern.edu.
2020-04-2728 min
Weinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Jeanne Sparrow ’91, ’15 MSC: Speaker, Consultant, and TV/Radio PersonalityJeanne Sparrow graduated from Weinberg College in 1991 with a major in psychology. After graduating from Northwestern again in 2015 with a Masters in Communication, she became a member of the MSC faculty in the School of Communication and is currently a speaker, consultant, and 3-time Emmy-winning television and radio personality. We talk about the experiences at Northwestern that started her career in radio, how her arts and science background plays out in her work today, and the similarities & differences between her experience in radio on 9/11 and now during the current global health crisis. Learn more at...
2020-04-2727 minWeinberg in the WorldWaldron Career Conversation with Jeanne Sparrow ’91, ’15 MSC: Speaker, Consultant, and TV/Radio PersonalityJeanne Sparrow graduated from Weinberg College in 1991 with a major in psychology. After graduating from Northwestern again in 2015 with a Masters in Communication, she became a member of the MSC faculty in the School of Communication and is currently a speaker, consultant, and 3-time Emmy-winning television and radio personality. We talk about the experiences at Northwestern that started her career in radio, how her arts and science background plays out in her work today, and the similarities & differences between her experience in radio on 9/11 and now during the current global health crisis. Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search...
2020-04-2727 min
Northwestern IntersectionsIntroducing the New Host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim ’16The NAA is happy to introduce our new host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim. Helen is one of the founding team members of this podcast and has served as the editor and producer of Northwestern Intersections. She currently works as the Assistant Director of Career Advancement at the Northwestern Alumni Association, specializing in digital career programs for both alumni and students, and is an alumna of the Class of 2016. Listen in as former host Cassie Petoskey passes the baton and asks Helen about her experience transitioning from studying Percussion Performance at the Bienen School of Music to working in...
2019-10-0309 min
Northwestern IntersectionsIntroducing the New Host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim ’16The NAA is happy to introduce our new host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim. Helen is one of the founding team members of this podcast and has served as the editor and producer of Northwestern Intersections. She currently works as the Assistant Director of Career Advancement at the Northwestern Alumni Association, specializing in digital career programs for both alumni and students, and is an alumna of the Class of 2016. Listen in as former host Cassie Petoskey passes the baton and asks Helen about her experience transitioning from studying Percussion Performance at the Bienen School of Music to working in career...
2019-10-0309 min
Northwestern Intersections"After the Show" with Career Coach Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MSSometimes, taking one step in the right direction is all you need to go from feeling stalled to having momentum in your career journey. Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MS hosted a webinar for the NAA in April 2019 where she coached three volunteers, with three common career challenges, to get back on track with their careers. After the webinar, Carol had a conversation with Northwestern Intersections host Cassie Petoskey about major themes that came up in the coaching, the emotions behind career changes, and what was surprising from the session. Tune in for validation that you are not alone if you are feeling con...
2019-04-1839 minNorthwestern Intersections"After the Show" with Career Coach Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MSSometimes, taking one step in the right direction is all you need to go from feeling stalled to having momentum in your career journey. Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MS hosted a webinar for the NAA in April 2019 where she coached three volunteers, with three common career challenges, to get back on track with their careers. After the webinar, Carol had a conversation with Northwestern Intersections host Cassie Petoskey about major themes that came up in the coaching, the emotions behind career changes, and what was surprising from the session. Tune in for validation that you are not alone if you are feeling confused ab...
2019-04-1839 min