MSI Careers: Profiles of Some Recent Graduates

	Amy E. Anderson (MSI '06) Information Scientist, Intellectual Property and Business Information Services, Procter & Gamble As a history major with a minor in sociology, Amy Anderson found that the School of Information provided the right mix to launch her new career. More about Amy >>
	Matthew Bietz (MSI '99, Ph.D. '08) Post-Doctoral Researcher, UC-Irivne First he earned his MSI at SI and then he received his doctorate. Among his research projects was helping scientists on three continents learn to work more efficiently through the International AIDS Research Collaboratory. More about Matthew >>
	Joel Blanco (MSI '03) Archivist, General Archives of Puerto Rico Joel is an archivist with the General Archives of Puerto Rico. "I found very appealing the opportunity to merge two of my favorite areas: history and computer technologies." More about Joel >>
	Eliz Breakstone (MSI '04) Collection Librarian, University of Oregon A history and anthro major as an undergrad, Eliz is now a collections librarian at the University of Oregon. More about Eliz >>
	Dan Bree (MSI '99) Television Producer/Writer, Michael Hoff Productions Mix in a solid understanding of literature, culture, history, multimedia, and information sciences and you get a satisfying job producing television documentaries for the History Channel. More about Dan >>
	Ben Bunnell (MSI '98) Library Partnerships Manager, Google Book Search When you work at Google, you can find anything, including opportunities. Ben Bunnell helped establish the relationship between Google and the U-M for the massive library digitization project. More about Ben >>
	Maria Cervone (MSI '05) Informatics Project Manager, Harvard Medical School A background in the pharmaceutical research field and a degree from the School of Information proved to be the right combination for Maria Cervone to land a job as an informatics project manager at Harvard Medical School. More about Maria >>
	Stephen Cotterill (MSI '05) User Experience Engineer A background in CS, a flair for graphic design, and an MSI have taken Steve to a coveted spot with Apple, Inc. More about Stephen >>
	Julie Darling (MSI '05) Library Media Specialist, Plymouth-Canton (Michigan) Community School District Tradition is important to many people, as it is to Julie Darling. But Julie recognizes that advances in technology have made her career field of school library media even more exciting, and that's something that she embraces. More about Julie >>
	Leilani Dawson (MSI '04) Archivist / Archival Education Coordinator, Brooklyn Historical Society While at SI, Leilani participated in Alternative Spring Break and shadowed the head archivist of the Billy Rose Theatre Collection at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. More about Leilani >>
	Susan Dziadosz (MSI '99) Taking a break before deciding what's next (was Usability Engineer, Microsoft) We know it and Susan knows it, too. It's not just a matter of putting information in the hands of people, it's understanding how they try to get to it in the first place. More about Susan >>
	Michael Elledge (MSI '01) Assistant Director, Usability & Accessibility Center, Michigan State University With his background in Human-Computer Interaction, Mike knows his way around when it comes to usability testing to make learning technologies more accessible. More about Michael >>
	Glenn P. Fischer (MSI '00) Information Technology Services Consulant Glenn uses his skills from his SI education to run his own business. He handles live presentation recordings and does usability evaluations of Web sites, software packages, and hardware packages. More about Glenn >>
	Matthew Forsythe (MSI '03) Regional Operations Director, DaVita A computer engineering major on entering SI, Matthew earned his MSI in Information Economics, Management and Policy. He is now a systems analyst/business integrator with Eli Lilly and Company. More about Matthew >>
	Kara Goldhamer (MSI '01) Information Architect, Opus:Creative As part of the strategy team at opus:creative in Portland, Oregon, Kara addresses usability issues, information architecture, and content strategy for large-scale interactive projects. More about Kara >>
	A. Candace Goss Bulkley (MSI '99) Project Coordinator for Digital Content Creation, University of Illinois Experience earned while working on the School's Internet Public Library has been invaluable to Candace, first when she worked at a major Michigan law firm and now at the University of Illinois. More about A. Candace >>
	Ali Hakim (MSI '05) Usability Specialist, Ford Motor Company Taking initiative at SI by approaching faculty with common research interests paid off for Ali Hakim, who now works for Ford Motor Company as a usability specialist. More about Ali >>
	Carrie Hammerman (MSI '03) Policy Associate, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce Carrie's interests in public policy and public sector information practices led her to a dual-degree program at SI and U-M's Ford School. More about Carrie >>
	Anthony Hand (MSI '99) Senior Mobile User Interface Designer, iSkoot When you're an information architect, you learn to look at the world as one big interface in need of a tweak here and there. More about Anthony >>
	Jamie Hine (MSI '03) Attorney, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission Jamie watches out for you. As an attorney for the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission, he represents consumers who have been victims of unfair and deceptive practices. More about Jamie >>
	Anne M. Holcomb (MSI '03) Newsroom Librarian, Kalamazoo Gazette Anne Holcomb is in the know. As newsroom librarian for the Kalamazoo Gazette, she helps reporters and editors find the information they need and keep track of what they produce. More about Anne >>
	Randy T. Horton (MILS '96) Business Development Manager at Geneca New challenges and responsibilities make life interesting for Randy Horton, who is business development manager for Geneca, a company specializing in software development and transformation services. More about Randy >>
	Erik W. Johnston (Ph.D. '07) Assistant Professor of Policy Informatics, Arizona State University "SI is the best multidisciplinary school with a strong 'complexity' program. Honestly, I had no idea the quality of the School of Information and its faculty until after I showed up. The true definition of a pleasant surprise." More about Erik >>
	Shibani Kapoor (MSI '05) Human Factors Engineer, Intel Corp. Shibani Kapoor can attest to the value of practical experience while earning your degree. She credits the emphasis on group work at SI with helping her attain her job at Intel Corp. More about Shibani >>
	Dean Karavite (MSI '01) Manager of Operating Room Information Systems, Temple University Health Systems When the pressure is on, Dean comes through for the medical community at Temple University Health Systems in Philadelphia, where he is manager of operating room information systems. More about Dean >>
	Patricia Katopol (MSI '99) Assistant Professor, University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science With a background in political science, English, history, and law to her credit, Patricia found that her master's degree specialization in Information Economics, Management and Policy added the extra value that set her apart for a doctoral-degree program. More about Patricia >>
	Leslie Knoblauch (MSI '05) Records Management Archivist, The Catholic University of America Leslie Knoblauch found that SI provided the perfect opportunity to take her love of history to the next level by combining it with archival theory and computer science. More about Leslie >>
	Kiran Kulkarni (MSI '05) User Experience Engineer, Microsoft Corp. After earning a degree in computer science from the University of Mumbai, Kiran Kulkarni headed to SI because of the world-renowned faculty in our Human-Computer Interaction specialization and in the area of computer-supported cooperative work. More about Kiran >>
	Jennifer Lau (MSI '03) Reference/ Instruction Librarian and Distance Learning Specialist, Roosevelt University People ask Jennifer all kinds of questions. It's just that she never knows where the next one will come from. More about Jennifer >>
	Jessica Lehr (MSI '01) Manager, Bibliographic Production, ProQuest At ProQuest Information & Learning, Jessica helps preserve historical materials by managing the editorial and cataloging staff of the Research Collections Department. More about Jessica >>
	Fang-Yu (Frank) Lin (MSI '01) Senior Interaction Designer Fang-Yu's understanding of the principles of human-computer interaction, combined with his love of art, have taken him far in the world of advertising and fashion design. More about Fang-Yu (Frank) >>
	Matt Martin (MSI '01) Senior Customer Experience Consultant, Brulant Matt mixes a love of technology with a proficiency for digital photography and audiovisual technology with his background in Human-Computer Interaction. More about Matt >>
	Scott Martin (MSI '05) Biological Sciences Librarian and Coordinator of Digital Initiatives in the Sciences, U-M Shapiro Science Library With a background in biological sciences and a strong interest in librarianship, Scott found the perfect job in a science library. More about Scott >>
	Hans Masing (MSI '03) Entrepreneur If Hans Masing were running for Father of the Year, he might be accused of buying votes. That could happen when you open a toy store -- in your own home, no less -- with two children underfoot. More about Hans >>
	Ruben Mendoza (MSI '99) Associate Professor, St. Joseph's University A dedication to helping others learn how to use technology to advance their own education led Ruben to a career teaching in higher education. More about Ruben >>
	Nabeeha Mohammed (MSI '05) User Experience Researcher, Microsoft Corp. Nabeeha knows that one way to impress a prospective employer is to come to the interview with a strong skill set. More about Nabeeha >>
	Walter Mosley (MSI '05) Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit A wide range of interests has led Walter from computer engineering, through SI as a GEM Fellow, to further study at Harvard Law School in preparation for a career in international information and E-commerce policy. More about Walter >>
	Sara Naab (MSI '04) Knowledge Manager, Freedom from Hunger Sara Naab is out to change the world -- and she already has a record of doing just that, starting as a teenager. More about Sara >>
	Angela Napili (MSI '00) Information Resource Librarian, Library of Congress If you like finding answers to tough questions, perhaps the best job in the world is reference librarian with the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. More about Angela >>
	Michel Nguessan (MSI '04) Head of Library and Academic Technology Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science Digital Applications and Systems Librarian Communications, Arts and Humanities Librarian Governors State University Working at a university requires the ability to be nimble, to do various tasks. Michel Nguessan found that his degree from the School of Information and his previous academic experience combined nicely to prepare him for his job at Governors State University in Illinois. More about Michel >>
	Todd Roberts (MSI '05) Interaction Designer, Blackbaud, Inc. Todd Roberts was headed to medical school when he decided to take a look at other career possibilities. Now he helps nonprofit organizations with their software needs. More about Todd >>
	Laura Schmidt (MSI '05) Archivist, The Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College Laura Schmidt has some good advice for anyone trying to decide on a career. "Follow your passion! I took a love for reading C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and turned it into a full-time career. I hope you can be as passionate with where you want to go, and find just the right place to get there!" More about Laura >>
	Theodora Scott (MSI '99) Project Manager, The SoftAd Group Sometimes you plan for a career in one area, but the choices you discover in grad school lead you to something you never knew existed. More about Theodora >>
	Michael Seadle (MSI '97) Director, Institute for Library and Information Science, Humboldt University Experience in technology and a desire to get a better understanding of libraries led Michael to the School of Information. The robust Library and Information Services education has served him well as he now serves as director of the Institute for Library and Information Science at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. More about Michael >>
	Sanjeev Shrivastava (MSI '01) Manager, Ricardo Strategic Consulting Sanjeev found what he was looking for at SI: a way to mix information sciences with a strong engineering background and a love for the business world. More about Sanjeev >>
	Edwin Staples (MSI '99) Archivist, Internal Revenue Service Even if one is the loneliest number, Ed is happy representing it as the Internal Revenue Service's first archivist. More about Edwin >>
	Brad Taylor (MILS '95, Ph.D. '01) Associate Director, U-M Museum Studies Program Brad has the understanding and breadth of experience to know how to bring museum collections to the people through the Internet in thought-provoking ways. More about Brad >>
	Peter Transburg (MSI '04) Coordinator, United Nations World Food Program After a year as program manager for the Community Information Corps, Peter has taken a job as a coordinator with the United Nations World Food Program in Mozambique. More about Peter >>
	Sara Ulius-Sabel (MSI '03) Metrics Manager, Global Consumer Design, Whirlpool Corp. A psychology undergrad, Sara found SI's HCI program "a wonderful hybrid of many of my passions -- technology, psychology, and design." More about Sara >>
	James Ungar (MSI '04) User Interface Engineer, Jewelry Television Jim Ungar was a chef and a computer programmer before coming to SI. Combine those and what do you get? How about a user interface engineer? More about James >>
	Monique Uzelac (MSI '05) Media Specialist, Ann Arbor Public Schools Monique Uzelac found the School of Information offered her a wealth of experience that complemented the background she had already acquired professionally. More about Monique >>
	Vikram Vaishya (MSI '03) Business Development Intern, PharmQuest With a background in political science and Internet startups, Vikram turned to SI's Information Economics, Management and Policy program as a "unique way of blending the knowledge I knew I'd need." He is now a business systems analyst with Abbott Laboratories. More about Vikram >>
	Jolie Valentine (MSI '04) Media Specialist, Plymouth-Canton (MI) Schools Students in SI's School Library Media program have full schedules of coursework and fieldwork. But that didn't keep Jolie from racking up an impressive list of additional accomplishments during her time in the program. More about Jolie >>
	Marcos Vera (MSI '02) Database Librarian, Entertainment Weekly Marc is like many SI students: He came with a background in the sciences and found the MSI exposed him to new career paths he might never have considered. More about Marcos >>
	Ruti Volk (MILS '99) Manager, Patient Education Resource Center, U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center After a career as a radio reporter in Israel and editing news for television, Ruti Volk sought a new professional direction in her life and found the School of Information to be the right fit for the changing world of librarianship. More about Ruti >>
	Linda Williams (MSI '00) Information Specialist, National Center for Patient Safety A background in health sciences and a master's from the School of Information take Linda to a position where she analyzes information to learn why medical errors are made. More about Linda >>
	Sylvie K. Williams (MSI '06) User-Interface Designer, Lockheed Martin Combine an undergraduate academic background in business administration and computer information systems with the School of Information and you can fly high at a place like Lockheed Martin. Just ask Sylvie Williams. More about Sylvie >>
	April Witteveen (MSI '05) Teen Services Librarian, Deschutes Public Library, Bend, Oregon You could call April Witteveen a free spirit in the best sense. She enjoyed her time at SI and fellow students gravitated toward her due to her good humor. More about April >>