MA Placements
MA Placements
NOTE: This list does not include students who started in the MA program and matriculated to the PhD program.
If you are an alumnus or alumna of the master's program in the Department of Political Science at É«É«À² Michigan University and would like to be added to this page, contact Dr. Priscilla Lambert.
Sevda Arslan (2015) Enrolled in PhD program in Anthropology at Notre Dame Mariam Amiri (2014) – Human Resources Manager at PARC, Canada
Terry Foor (2014) Enrolled in PhD program in Anthropology, U of Oklahoma Zaw Thein (2014)– Member of Parliament, Myanmar
David Takitaki (2013) Adjunct instructor, Ferris State University
Matt Love (2013) Competitive intelligence analyst, Truven Health Analytics Richelle Warnock (2012)– Health care administration in South Haven, MI Tyler Hughes (2011)– Enrolled in PhD program at University of Oklahoma Kevin Dockerty – Faculty at KVCC downtown
Max Kirchhoff (2011) Law school, practicing in Montana
Chris Keeler – Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek (human resources department) Chris Ebsch – Enrolled in MA program in education leadership, currently Curriculum Manager at Michigan Virtual University
Bob Wood (2011) High school teacher, Muskegon
Yoko Miura (2010) Translator, office administrator, NEC, Japan
Walton, Erik (2010) Extension Center Advisor, GA Military College-Eastman David Woodhams (2010)– Senior Treasury Analyst at CF Industries, Chicago Scott Janssen (2010)– Policy Analyst at Kalamazoo County Government Rachelle Yecke (2009)– Field Operations Manager at TriNet, Chicago
Nancy Kagan (2008) Retired
Erin O'Mara (2008) Community college teacher in Detroit
Rob Reichner (2008) Presidential Management Fellowship, then went to work in the Navy
Nate Vandenbrook (2008) Faculty in Political Science at Oklahoma City Community College
Megan Whipp (2008) Budget Analyst at New York State Office of Mental Health
Lyudmyla Pustelnyk (2007) Enrolled in MA in Communications, É«É«À²
Brian Crisher (2007) Enrolled in PhD program at U of Florida, now faculty at U of É«É«À² Florida
Shay Briggs (2007) Teacher in Benton Harbor (she was teaching when she enrolled)
Tristam Niederer (2007) UPS Supervisor, South Bend, Indiana
Lee Ann Johnson (2007) Reporter for Kalamazoo Gazette
Amanda Beedie (2007) Litigation Paralegal at Canal Insurance Company Shirin Timms – Faculty at Jackson Community College
Sheri Rogers Adjunct at KVCC, sometimes instructor at GRCC
Heather Richards Faculty at GRCC
Timothy Kuehnlein Faculty at Alpena Community College
Brian McKean (2005) Teacher, Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, Michigan
Gang Kim (Apr-05) Enrolled in PhD program, University of Nebraska
Mary Crawford (Apr-05) OSU Law School
Lauri Terlesky (Jun-04) Campaign manager, Democratic Party activist, & non-profit manager
Jaime Papes/Kent (Jun-04) High school teacher
Lavinia Baxter (Aug-03) Special Assistant at Prince George's County Government, Maryland
Teresa Smola (Jun-03) High school teacher
Martin Kleiber (Apr-03) German Foreign Office
Robert Harbaugh (Dec-02) Faculty at College of É«É«À² Idaho (Community College)
Michael Whipple (Jun-02) U.S. State Department Foreign Service
John Behrens (Jun-02) High school teacher
Harold Core (Apr-02) Public Information Officer, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Kevin Knutson (Dec-01) Director of CAS Advising, É«É«À²
Angela Gunnink (Dec-01) Enrolled in PhD program, SUNY-Albany
Duane Gundrum (Dec-01) IT position in a Grand Rapids hospital
Ryan Wood (Aug-01) Air Force
Robert Engblom (Jun-00) Associate Director for Resident Learning, Baylor University
Greg Vlietstra (Apr-00) City of Portage, Deputy Director of Purchasing & Risk Management