Alumni Spotlights
Marina Adamany
Class Year: ’18
Majors: Music and Sociology
Current Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
Job:
Sales Advisor at Warby Parker
“The women’s and gender studies classes I took gave me a wider world view. I learned to look at things from other people’s perspectives and not just my own.”
Steven Frenk
Class Year: ’05
Majors: Sociology
Current Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Job:
Epidemiologist for the National Center for Health Statistics
“One of my favorite memories is when I worked for Prof. Thompson on campus during the summer and becoming excited about research and believing I could make a career out of it.”
Hoyt H. Harper II
Class Year: ’77
Majors: Sociology and Social Sciences
Current Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
Job:
Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection, at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
“Carthage prepared me for a lifetime of learning. Who knew my sociology degree would prepare me for a career in marketing and leading loyalty programs.”
Jenna Leazott
Class Year: ’18
Majors: Political Science and Sociology
Current Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois
Job:
Short-Term Recruiter for the Young Adults in Global Mission Program for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
“I was taught strategies for resilience, both in my academic and personal life, and my passion for service was fostered throughout my time at Carthage in many different expressions.”
Alan Mills
Class Year: ’79
Majors: Sociology
Current Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Job:
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
“Never give up. Never let other people define you or your value.”
Antanasia Yancey
Class Year: ’22, M.Ed. ’24
Majors: Sociology, Master of Education
Current Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin
Job:
Special Education Teacher at The Academies of Racine — Mitchell Community School
“I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth of my students and knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.”