Gerry Martini, '07
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Graduate Center, CUNY
The study of politics is informed by longstanding questions about power, freedom, justice and equality. The study of politics often entails a systematic but also critical examination of institutions and government processes at domestic and international levels. Through our political science courses students engage the spectrum of national, global and sub-national politics. They learn to contrast the American experience with political structures and processes in other parts of the world.
Our students develop the skills and mode of thinking that will foster a deeper understanding of our globalized world, appreciation of its diversity, and a respect for pluralistic points of view - all factors that lead to success in law school, graduate school and public and private sector careers. Our graduates have the tools they need to understand the complex world of politics. They possess strong analytical skills and can effectively and persuasively communicate their ideas through highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Our graduates have successful careers in government; politics; law; business; education; public service; NGO employment; civic engagement; political activism at the local, state and national levels; private for-profit and non-profit public sector organizations; consulting for local, state and federal government; journalism; communications; diplomacy and international organizations; campaign finance and management; and community service.
Meet some recent graduates below and see where their experience has taken them.
Assistant Director of Admissions
The Graduate Center, CUNY
Program Associate
Ruth Mott Foundation
Legislative Associate
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
Director of Communications
Michigan Association for Justice
Vice President
The Wessel Group Inc.
Senior Manager
ICF International
VAR Partner Manager
Honeywell Sensing & Productivity Solutions
Advocacy Information Specialist
ASCD
Owner
Flint Food Services, LLC. / Vehicle City Tacos
Director
FTI Consulting
Vice President, Digital
Brodeur Partners
Fiscal Analyst
Michigan State Budget Office
Adult Outpatient Therapist
Hegira Programs
Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow
Bard College Hannah Arendt Center
Technical Business Analyst
U.S. State Department
New Student Coordinator
Northwood University
Communications specialist
Kiwanis International
Deputy Country Director
Caring for Cambodia
Assistant Public Defender
Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office
Chief Executive Officer
The National Math and Science Initiative
Graduate Student
Wayne State Law School
JD/MBA Candidate
Michigan State University
Associate
Independent Legal Contractor
Chief Operating Officer
BEAST Digital