Where Do I Go From Yale - Archive
Events like "Where Do I Go From Yale?" play a crucial role in connecting students with professionals in various fields, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities. We hope these archives serve as an ongoing resource to GSAS students and graduates.
Videos and Event resources
“Where Do I Go From Yale?” 2024 Empowers Students to Explore Career Pathways
| Yale Alumni Association's news summary of the 2024 events
WDIGFY 2024: Alumni Participants booklet
| Over 40 alums shared their professional experiences over the course of WDIGFY 2024. This booklet, organized by each event, includes bios and links to LinkedIn and Yale's Cross Campus platform.
WDIGFY 2024: Career Opportunities in Consulting and Finance
| Learn about career opportunities in the consulting industry (e.g., McKinsey, BCG), financial institutions (e.g., banks, hedge funds, private equity), and newer business ventures. Join seasoned consultants, rocket scientists-turned quants, and entrepreneurs as they share their experiences and insights, both from the domestic and the international perspective. PANELISTS: Ran Duan, Ph.D. '08 PhD Physics - Executive Vice President, PIMCO || Rachel N. N. Laryea '22 PhD African American Studies - Wealth Management Researcher - JPMC, Founder – Kelewele || Sophia Ononye, Yale Postdoc - Founder and CEO, The Sophia Consulting Firm || Justin J. White '14 MAR '20 PhD Religious Studies - Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) MODERATOR: Jia Chen ’00, PhD Physics - Senior Director, Medidata AI, Medidata Solutions
WDIGFY 2024: Discovering Careers in Data Science, AI, and Emerging Technologies
| Are you interested in a data scientist position in Silicon Valley, Big Pharma, or Wall Street? Learn about the experiences of industry experts, thought leaders, and successful professionals in data science, artificial intelligence, and other emerging information technologies. Discover diverse career opportunities from data analysis and machine learning to cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence. This event will help you gain valuable industry insights and connect with potential employers at the forefront of innovation in these fields. PANELISTS: Emma G. Castiglia '22 PhD Physics - Data Scientist, Meta || Adam J. Trexler '13 PhD Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry - Principal Data Scientist, Elder Research Inc. || Mariko Yanagawa, '06 PhD Linguistics - Senior Director, Avanade MODERATOR: Bhaskar "BG" Ghosh '95 PhD Computer Science - Partner & CTO, 8VC
WDIGFY 2024: Exploring Careers in Government and Public Policy
| Explore public service through careers in government agencies, policy-making institutes, foundations, and non-profit organizations. Engage with distinguished professionals who have dedicated their careers to public service, shaping policies, and driving social change. They will help you evaluate options in policy analysis, public administration, or contributing to a non-profit mission. PANELISTS: Nancy E. Brune, Ph.D. '06 PhD Political Science - Councilwoman, City of Las Vegas || Nichole A. Nelson '20 PhD History - Senior Policy Advisor, National Community Reinvestment Coalition || Martin B. Nemer '03 PhD Engineering & Applied Science - Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories || Ian D. Simon '08 PhD Microbiology - Director, Office of Long COVID Research and Practice, US Department of Health and Human Services MODERATOR: Federico Galizia, Ph.D. '98 PhD Economics - Chief Risk Officer, Multilateral Development Bank