Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts university with an enrollment of 2,015. Wesleyan has long been known for its outstanding faculty, distinctive liberal arts curriculum, the personal attention it gives students, and its beautiful and welcoming campus.
The University is located in the central Illinois twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, a community of 125,000 located about two hours south of Chicago and north of St. Louis.
Illinois Wesleyan's distinctive curriculum encompasses 50 majors and programs, ranging from the liberal arts, business, the fine arts, nursing and eight pre-professional programs.
The University is located in the central Illinois twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, a community of 125,000 located about two hours south of Chicago and north of St. Louis.
Illinois Wesleyan's distinctive curriculum encompasses 50 majors and programs, ranging from the liberal arts, business, the fine arts, nursing and eight pre-professional programs.
Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni
Alejandro Postigo
Director of The Copla Musical at The HisPanic Breakdown
Performing Arts
Education
The Central School of Speech and Drama 2010 — 2014
PhD, Spanish Music Theatre
Central School of Speech and Drama, U. of London 2009 — 2010
MA, Music Theatre
Illinois Wesleyan University 2007 — 2009
BA-BFA, Music & Theatre
Université Paris VIII Vincennes-Saint Denis: MII Théâtre 2006 — 2007
BA, Music & Theatre Studies Media Studies, Film and Journalism
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2002 — 2006
Licenciatura (BA), Comunicación Audivisual (Journalism & Media Studies)
Experience
The HisPanic Breakdown January 2011 - Present
Lotos Collective April 2011 - May 2011
Riverside Studios January 2011 - March 2011
Sadler's Wells (London) January 2011 - March 2011
BBC January 2011 - February 2011
CSSD Saturday Youth Theatre (London) October 2010 - December 2010
The HisPanic Breakdown January 2010 - July 2010
Illinois Wesleyan University August 2007 - May 2009
Camping Masnou and Grand Hotel July 2005 - September 2006
Cuban Theatre Company Máscara Laroye July 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Musical Theatre, Creative Writing, Stage, Event Planning, Festivals, Teaching, Singing, Dramaturgy, Drama, Improvisation, Movement, Arts, Research, Dance, Performing Arts, Acting, Acting Coach, Writing, Spanish, Production, Production Systems, Music, Playwriting, Theatre
Alice Chute
Owner, Inveresk House
Hospitality
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1969 — 1973
BFA, art
Experience
Inveresk House August 1996 - Present
Alice Beberman, painter, creator February 1952 - Present
Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Hotels, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Customer Service
Anna Deters
Ph.D., English Pimlico London SCITT Teacher
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2006 — 2012
Ph.D., English Literature
Università degli Studi di Torino 2005 — 2006
M.A., American Studies
University of Amsterdam 2004 — 2004
Illinois Wesleyan University 2001 — 2004
B.A., English, History
Experience
Washington University in St. Louis August 2006 - May 2013
Institute for Scientific Interchange Foundation January 2005 - May 2006
Office of University Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University September 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Magazines, University Teaching, Leadership, Higher Education, Teacher Training, Teaching, Analysis, Editing, Press Releases, Storytelling, Management, Literature, Research
Audrey Fontaine
Étudiant(e) (Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV))
Education
Université Paris-Sorbonne 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Littérature américaine (États-Unis), Obtenu Mention Trés Bien
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III) 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Didactique du Français Langue Etrangère, Obtenu Mention Bien
Illinois Wesleyan University 2013 — 2014
Exchange Student, Langue anglaise et littérature / lettres, Dean's List
Université Paris-Sorbonne 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Littérature américaine (États-Unis), Mention Trés Bien
Université Paris-Sorbonne 2010 — 2013
Licence, Langue anglaise et littérature / lettres, Mention Bien
Lycée Louis le Grand 2010 — 2012
Classe Préparatoire Littéraire
Lycée Marc Chagall 2007 — 2010
Baccalauréat Littéraire à Mention Internationale Anglais, Mention Très Bien
Université Paris-Sorbonne 2015 — 2016
Préparation à l'agrégation, Anglais
Experience
City One Paris July 2014 - Present
Illinois Wesleyan University September 2013 - May 2014
Chuck Stolarek
Garment Technician at Matthew Williamson
Design
Education
University of the Arts London 2007 — 2008
1st Year Certificate, Womenswear // Central St. Martins
Rhode Island School of Design 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Furniture Design
Illinois Wesleyan University 1997 — 1998
BA, music education
Experience
Matthew Williamson June 2014 - Present
DDA Holdings Inc. September 2012 - November 2013
Burning Torch, Inc. September 2011 - September 2012
Lucky Brand Jeans May 2010 - September 2011
Blue Planet International August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Apparel, Wovens, Illustrator, Apparel Magic, Microsoft Excel, Fit, Full Circle, Photoshop, Tech Packs, Technical Design, Product Development, Fashion, Denim, Draping, Microsoft Word, Pattern
Colin Fitzgerald
Asset management sales and client service leader
Financial Services
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Experience
Invesco Ltd. Head of InstitutionalFidelity Worldwide InvestmentNovember 2013 - March 2014
Pyramis Global Advisors, A Fidelity Investments Company October 2012 - October 2013
Robeco July 2009 - September 2012
Robeco June 2003 - July 2009
Kilkenny Capital Management LLC June 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Equities, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Asset Management, Management, Institutional..., Series 7, Finance, Investment Management, Investment Strategies, Asset Allocation, Investments, Wealth Management, Securities
Gail Kramer
Global Experiences Assistant at London Business School
Higher Education
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, International Business, Hispanic Studies
Experience
London Business School April 2015 - Present
Blue Duck Education Ltd. January 2013 - April 2015
Blue Duck Education Ltd. September 2012 - January 2013
Assurance Agency July 2010 - August 2012
Illinois Wesleyan University Office of Residential Life January 2008 - May 2010
Great Plains LIFE Foundation August 2009 - December 2009
Chicago Bandits May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Zendesk, Sales, Leadership, Harvest, Event Planning, Customer Service, Research, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Marketing, Teamwork, Social Media, Spanish, CRM Databases, Public Relations, Management
Ishan Pokharel
Particle Physicist at University of Goettingen
Research
Education
The University of Göttingen 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Elementary Particle Physics (HEP-Top Physics)
Illinois Wesleyan University 2003 — 2006
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, NA
Budhanilkantha School 1997 — 2003
High School
Experience
Whittaker Associates December 2010 - Present
St. Xavier's College, Maitighar July 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Teaching, Research, Public Policy, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Statistics, Analysis, International...
James Melton
Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at University College London
Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science and Government
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Political Science and Government
Illinois Wesleyan University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Experience
University College London September 2012 - Present
IMT Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies September 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Data Analysis, Political Economy, Political Science, R, Data Visualization, Democracy, Constitutional Design, Comparative Politics, Statistics, Democratization, LaTeX, Research Design, Constitutional Rights, Politics, Project Management, Stata
Jamie Horsley
Assistant College Manager at University of Exeter
Higher Education
Education
University of East Anglia 1999 — 2000
M.A., Creative writing
Illinois Wesleyan University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/English
Experience
University of Exeter January 2012 - Present
University of Cambridge January 2006 - December 2011
University of Cambridge June 2003 - December 2005
Skills
PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Higher Education..., Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Research
Jennifer Pence
Senior Legal Consultant at CMS Cameron McKenna
Law Practice
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Cum Laude
Illinois Wesleyan University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Theatre Arts, Magna Cum Laude with Research Honors in Political Science
Experience
CMS Cameron McKenna July 2013 - Present
Latham & Watkins October 2005 - July 2011
National Immigrant Justice Centre (NIJC) 2005 - 2005
European Council on Refugees and Exiles 2004 - 2004
Freedom House 2003 - 2003
Jerry Happ
Vice President, Operations/Infrastructure at Deutsche Bank AG
Investment Banking
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Illinois Wesleyan University 1996 — 2000
BA, Business Administration
New Trier High School 1992 — 1996
Faith, Hope & Charity
Experience
Deutsche Bank August 2010 - Present
HFR ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC October 2004 - July 2010
Gelber Group June 2003 - July 2004
Morgan Stanley January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Fixed Income, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Risk Management, Separately Managed..., Equities, Project Management, Credit, Hedge Funds, Foreign Currency..., Investments, Alternative Investments, Finance, Asset Managment
Kaitlin Dunn
Psychology Program Assistant at DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Research
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Sociology
Danish Institute of Study Abroad 2012 — 2012
Psychology
Experience
DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad August 2014 - Present
Illinois Wesleyan University January 2013 - May 2014
University of Chicago Medical Center May 2012 - August 2012
IWU Financial Aid Office June 2011 - April 2012
Potbelly Sandwich Works March 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Diversity & Inclusion..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Research, Leadership, Data Analysis, PowerPoint
Louise Baker
External Relations and Policy at UNCCD
International Affairs
Education
College of Europe 1996 — 1997
Public Administration, Politics, Development
The University of Sheffield 1991 — 1994
Politics, International Relations
Illinois Wesleyan University 1992 — 1993
Bachelors, Political Science
Experience
UNCCD March 2011 - Present
World Health Organization January 2010 - March 2011
World Health Organization February 2005 - January 2010
World Health Organization January 2002 - December 2004
EveryChild January 2000 - December 2001
European Parliament September 1994 - September 1999
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Program Evaluation, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Politics, Nonprofits, Public Relations, NGOs, Global Health, Public Policy, International..., Sustainability, Policy, International Relations, Public Affairs
Maureen Alderson
Leadership Development Course Director at Common Purpose
Government Administration
Education
PTTLS- Plymouth Adult Learning 2010 — 2011
Certification, Preparing to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector
Illinois Wesleyan University 1982 — 1986
BA, Political Science
Experience
Common Purpose October 2013 - Present
Plymouth Community Homes April 2013 - Present
Nicky Williams for Devon and Cornwall Police Commissioner July 2012 - 2012
South West Regional Development Agency June 2009 - October 2011
Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) May 2004 - June 2006
Plymouth City Council May 2004 - May 2006
New York City ( comm on Public Info and Tech) 1987 - 1994
Skills
Political Organization, Fundraising, Legislative Analysis, Legislative, Budget Process, Policy, Budgets, Regulatory Analysis, Legislation, Public Sector, Public Affairs, Contract Management, European Union, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Budgeting, Legislative Advocacy, Politics, Strategy, Community Engagement, Government Liason, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, International Relations, Strategy Development, Elections, Public Speaking, Local Government, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Issue Advocacy, Political Campaigns, Private Sector, Economic Development, Governmental Liaison, Public Policy, Government Liaison, Leadership Development, Government Relations, Political Communication, Research, Political Science, Legislative Relations, Government
Michael Feeney
General Manager: European Grains and Origination at ADM International SARL
International Trade and Development
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2004 — 2008
Economics and International Studies, Development Economics and International Development
School for International Training
Program Graduate, Southern Cone: Regional Integration, Development, and Social Change
Technos International
Program Graduate
Monticello High School
Experience
ADM International SARL December 2012 - Present
ADM Americas S de RL 2010 - November 2012
ADM Oilseeds Processing 2009 - 2010
ADM Southern Cotton Oil 2008 - 2009
Archer Daniels Midland June 2007 - August 2007
FCStone June 2006 - August 2006
Ned Carter
Senior administrative officer at SKL
Political Organization
Education
Uppsala University 1975 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology
Illinois Wesleyan University 1970 — 1974
BA, Political science
Experience
SKL January 2004 - Present
Sveriges Kommuner och Landsting 2004 - Present
AFA Försäkring 2002 - 2003
Uppsala Universitet 1975 - 1998
Swedish National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 1979 - 1986
Swedish National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 1979 - 1986
Skills
Performance Management, Public Policy, Local Government, SPSS, Healthcare, Applied Behavior..., Qualitative Research, Editing, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Organizational..., International..., Statistics, European Union, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, European politics, Internal Communications, Government, Politics, Management Consulting, Public Speaking, Report Writing, Public Sector, Data Analysis, Analysis, Public Health, Community Development, International Relations, English, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Change Management, Program Management, Strategy, Research, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Communication, Political Science, Social Media, Leadership, Leadership Development, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Coaching, Program Development, Nonprofits, Policy
Peggy P. Huang
Program Manager, Clinical Supply
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago
MS, Medicinal Chemistry
Experience
AbbVie July 2014 - Present
AbbVie July 2012 - June 2014
Abbott Laboratories November 2011 - June 2012
Abbott Laboratories December 2006 - October 2011
Abbott Laboratories November 1996 - December 2006
Du Pont Merck August 1994 - October 1996
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, FDA, Validation, SOP, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Change Control, GMP
Rich Kurtzman
Director at Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE)
Higher Education
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2002
M.A., Spanish Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Illinois Wesleyan University 1994 — 1998
B.A., Spanish and Russian Language & Culture, Marketing
Experience
Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE) November 2008 - Present
Berlitz Cultural Consulting January 2007 - Present
NAFSA: Association of International Educators 1998 - 2013
Apex English September 2006 - 2010
CEA Study Abroad 2006 - 2008
Writers of the Round Table 2007 - 2007
IES Abroad, Barcelona 2002 - 2006
Skills
International Education, Nonprofits, Spanish, Leadership, English, Teaching, Intercultural..., Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Translation, Higher Education, International Relations
Ryan Fiehler
Scientist
Biotechnology
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2000 — 2007
Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Genomics
Illinois Wesleyan University 1993 — 1997
BS, Biology
Experience
F-star September 2013 - Present
Skills
qPCR, Microarray Analysis, Primary Cell Isolation, Cell Biology, Confocal Microscopy, cDNA, Photoshop, siRNA, Lentivirus, PowerPoint, Grant Writing, Microsoft Excel, PCR, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, Fluorescence Microscopy, Immunoprecipitation, RNA isolation, Mouse Models, Stem Cells, Monoclonal Antibodies, Cancer, Microsoft Word, Drosophila, Flow Cytometry, Transfection, ELISA, Protein Expression, Molecular Cloning, Molecular Biology, shRNA, Biochemistry
Sharon Yamamoto
Owner, Sharon Yamamoto Fine Art
Fine Art
Education
Universal Truth Center 1996 — 2003
Masters certificate, Theology, metaphysics, philosophy and Christian history
College of Psychic Studies 1977 — 1993
Self realization, metaphysics
Illinois Wesleyan University 1964 — 1969
BA, Art and Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1960 — 1964
Painting, Drawing
Experience
Sharon Yamamoto Fine Art January 2003 - Present
Winston Academy 2001 - 2003
Vera & Yamamoto Fine Art 2001 - 2002
Palladio Interiors 1985 - 1992
Queen's College, London 1988 - 1988
Skills
Public Art, Art Direction, Canvas, Art Education, Mixed Media, Graphics, Image Editing, Fine Art Photography, Books, Printmaking, Acrylic, Museums, Ceramic, Teaching, Concept Design, Art History, Craft, Oil Painting, Modern Art, Illustrator, Art Exhibitions, Fine Art, Sculpture, Painting, Illustration, Abstraction, Jewelry, Drawing, Portraits, Graphic Design, Art, Artists, Watercolor, Contemporary Art, Photography, Paint, Digital Photography, Curating, Galleries, Still Life, Collage, Digital Art, Arts Administration, Portrait Painting, Murals, Studio Art, Figurative Art, Visual Arts, Photos, Creative Writing
Stefan Stoev
Equity Research Associate at Redburn
Financial Services
Education
Brandeis University International Business School 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), International Finance, A
Illinois Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics
OMG Akademik Kiril Popov 2000 — 2006
Mathematics and Computer Science, 5.5/6.0
Experience
Redburn May 2014 - Present
BlackRock August 2012 - May 2014
Shasta Partners October 2011 - May 2012
Brandeis University January 2011 - May 2012
BlackRock June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Chartered Financial..., DCF, Financial Services, Finance, Valuation, Analysis, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Thompson One, Investments, Data Analysis, Structured Products, Stata, Portfolio Management, Passed 3 Levels of CFA..., Bloomberg Terminal, Equity Valuation, Economics, Equities, Bloomberg, Unix, Access, Equity Research, Capital IQ, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, SQL
Stephanie McAtee
Student at Illinois Wesleyan University
Higher Education
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Economics and International Studies
University of Oxford 2014 — 2015
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
National Taiwan Normal University 2013 — 2013
Chinese Language and Culture, A
Westside High School 2008 — 2012
Diploma With Commendation
Experience
Illinois Wesleyan University April 2014 - September 2014
McLean County State's Attorney's Office January 2014 - April 2014
Great English School May 2013 - August 2013
凱旋門留遊學股份有限公司 May 2013 - August 2013
Miracle Hills Golf Course April 2011 - August 2011
Skills
International Studies, Research, Teaching English as a..., Leadership, Graphic Design, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Economics
Therese M Pham
in vivo Pharmacologist, SciLifeLab
Research
Education
1997 — 2001
PhD, Behavioural Neuroscience
Oxford University 1997 — 1998
Autumn school of Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1985 — 1988
MSc, Behaviour Analysis
Illinois Wesleyan University 1981 — 1985
B.Sc.,, Biology, General
Experience
SciLifeLab February 2013 - Present
Karolinska University Hospital December 2009 - December 2011
Karolinska Institutet April 2006 - December 2009
Karolinska Institutet 2006 - 2009
Karolinska Institutet February 2002 - March 2005
Karolinska Institutet June 1996 - May 2001
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine October 1993 - December 1995
Karolinska Institutet January 1992 - August 1993
Illinois Youth Service Bureau December 1989 - December 1991
Center for Comprehensive Services May 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Pharmacology, Teaching, Laboratory, Animal models in..., Science, Research Design, Psychology, In Vivo, Scientific Writing, Research Project..., Lifesciences, Neuroscience, Statistics, Research, Applied Behavior..., Behavioral Science, Life Sciences, Translation, Animal Models, Neuropsychology
Vicky Wei Zhang
Investment Banking Analyst at Nomura
Investment Banking
Education
Oxford University - Said Business School 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Financial Economics
Illinois Wesleyan University 2009 — 2013
BA, Economics and Accounting Double Major, 3.83
Experience
Nomura International plc July 2014 - July 2015
Bishop, Rosen & Co., Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
Tricorona AB June 2012 - August 2012
KPMG January 2012 - March 2012
BroMenn Healthcare August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, S&P, Microsoft Excel, Portfolio Management, Research, Bloomberg, Economics, Investment Banking, Asset Managment, Bilingual, SPSS, Morningstar, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Financial Audits, Microsoft Office, Python Programming
keshab poudel
Sr. Officer
Banking
Education
Managerial banking Institute 1995 — 2006
banking courses, Banking
Illinois Wesleyan University 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
Staffordshire University 1980 — 1984
BISM, Management, E commerce, Internet Based BBA
Experience
nepal business center June 1990 - Present
hseb January 1990 - Present
E-LOAN July 1985 - December 1989