Alumni Spotlights

Alyssa Abraham
Class Year: ’08
Majors: Studio Art
Current Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois
Job:
Instructional Design Strategist at Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
“Your professors are there to help, and they love it when you come to them with questions. They’re your most valuable resource.”

Stephanie Cain
Class Year: ’12
Majors: Graphic Design, Studio Art
Current Hometown: San Francisco, California
Job:
2016 Fellow for Code for America
“Often throughout my Carthage experience, I was challenged to ask questions and find the answers for myself. Although that was uncomfortable at times, it really helped me develop skills for self-motivation and problem-solving that have become essential in my career.”

Elle Maru
Class Year: ’20
Majors: Studio Art
Current Hometown: Racine, Wis.
Job:
Business Owner, Children’s Book Author/Illustrator at Elle Maru Illustration, LLC in Racine WI
“I was incredibly happy to join the Carthage Art Department, where the instructors shine through on their personal approaches to the working art world.”