History Alumni
There is life after Wheaton! Our history majors find themselves in all sorts of places, doing all sorts of things.
In business
- Laine Malmquist ‘72 has worked in finance for both corporations and nonprofit organizations.
- Scott Siemens’ ’11 position is in corporate sales.
In education
- Adam Sonstroem ’02 has taught at both the high school and college level.
- Alyssa Ericson ’13 teaches at an inner-city school.
- George Bradley Wood ’82 taught internationally.
- Kathy Coley ’86 taught in a variety of high school environments before becoming a stay-at-home mom.
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In government and policy
- JJ Ong '97 has worked for the CIA, Congress, and is now employed in the private sector.
- Kelli Jackson Russell ’09 worked for a Congressman and is now pursuing an M.S. in Sociology.
- Paul Nelson ’78 is a professor of international development with experience in the field.
- Paul Bartow ’14 works as a research assistant for a think-tank in Washington D.C.
- Jonathan Hook '77 works with indigenous communities across the world.
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In Graduate School
- Hilary Guth ’08 has completed her M.A. in History of Christianity and is hoping to pursue further graduate studies.
- Andrew M. Jones ‘12 is studying for his doctorate in History of Christianity at University of Edinburgh.
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In Journalism
- Frank Taylor ’91 is a journalist and editorial writer.
- Amy Gradin ’12 has worked as an editor in Korea.
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In the Law
- Danielle Acker Susanj ’10 is a lawyer in the appellate practice.
- Robert Holmes Bell ’66 is a U.S. District judge.
- Ruth Triplet Langworthy ’11 is an attorney working in gift planning.
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In Libraries and Archives
- Andrew Pearson ’86 is an academic library director.
- Jamie Patrick-Burns ‘10 is currently working on a dual degree in public history and library science.
- Laura Schmidt ’05 is an archivist at the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton.
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In Medicine
- Rich Wagner ’84 is a doctor.
- Sean Sales ’08 is in medical school.
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In Ministry
- John Huffman ’62 and Jonathan Schwartz ’95 are pastors.
- Pat Cate ’63 has been a pastor, missionary, and teacher.
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If you are an alumnus and would like to share your story, we would love to hear it! Please contact Allison Vissers, Office Coordinator, at allison.vissers@wheaton.edu.