Featured People: Alumni

  • Abby Garland

    Degree:  B.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (French), 2019
    Current Job:  Customer Success Manager at Calendly

    "Each day, I get to put myself in our users’ shoes to learn more about their use case(s) and how they can get the best return on their investment with our product."

  • Daniela Galvez Sghiatti

    Degree:  B.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
    Current Job:  First Grade Dual Immersion Teacher at the Dual Immersion Academy in Salt Lake City

    "Knowing a second language and being able to recognize and understand different people and cultures are important skills. I strive to make sure my students understand that and that they feel that their differences are to be celebrated."

  • Eboni Goar

    Degree:  M.S. Global Media and Cultures, 2022
    Current Job:  Study Abroad Program Planning and Administration Representative at Yume-Kana Ryugaku in Tokyo

    Eboni graduated with an M.S. in Global Media and Cultures in 2022. Now, she lives in Tokyo, where she helps Japanese students study abroad.

  • Elijah Jacobs

    Degree:  M.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, 2023
    Current Job:  Case Aide at the International Rescue Committee in Atlanta

    Jacobs interprets for Arabic or Spanish-speaking refugee clients to help them navigate their first months and years in the U.S.

  • Jessica Kline

    Degree:  B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages (Spanish), 2016
    Current Job:  Mass Violence and Atrocities Associate Program Officer, Stanley Center for Peace and Security, Iowa

    Jessica is an associate program officer at the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.

  • Keerthi Ramachandran

    Degree:  B.S. Literature, Media, and Communication and B.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (German), 2020, M.S. Global Media and Cultures (German), 2021
    Current Job:  Content Acquisitions Specialist (International Programming) at Sling TV in Denver, Colorado

    "One of the most valuable parts of the GMC program was getting to take classes with people from various backgrounds who were studying different languages."

  • Leighton Chen

    Degree:  B.S. Biomedical Engineering with a minor in French, 2023
    Current Job:  Peace Corps Rural Community Health Volunteer in Benin

    Leighton Chen is a Peach Corps volunteer in Benin, where he says the best part of the experience is integrating into the community.

  • Meagan Clem Martz

    Degree:  B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages (Japanese), 2008
    Current Job:  Senior Associate Director of Principal Gifts International at The Carter Center

    "While I only majored in one of the languages used where I work, I’ve been able to use the skills that I’ve learned to pick up the phrases I need in other countries and to understand the ways business etiquette varies from place to place."

  • Meg Carver

    Degree:  B.S. Literature, Media, and Communication, 2021, M.S. Global Media and Cultures, 2022
    Current Job:  Educational Outreach Coordinator, Georgia Tech-Europe

    "The three key skills from college that have helped me succeed in my current role are communication, design, and creativity. I rely on them every day, using them together to ensure that my work is enjoyable and high-quality."

  • Tabatha Pilgrim Thompson

    Degree:  B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages (Spanish), 2011
    Current Job:  Director of Partnerships and Outreach at The Horizons Project

    Pilgrim is the winner of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award for the School of Modern Languages.

  • Teresa Flynn

    Degree:  B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages (Japanese) with a minor in International Business, Language, and Culture
    Current Job:  Program Coordinator at the Office of Special Scholarships at Georgia Tech

    "The coolest part of my work is interfacing with current students within the Office of Special Scholarships. I really enjoy working and interfacing with students, and mentoring has been such a great part of my job that I’m able to offer to our scholars."