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Viking Connections: Nicole McCarthy
Nicole McCarthy manage a World Business Chicago program called ChicagoMade that supports the development of Chicago's under-served creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. She works with artists, musicians, artisans, dancers, and other creative workers to help start or grow their own businesses. However, most of her career has been focused on cultural exchange and international education. She also taught English abroad in Chile for three years after graduation.
"I remember being very excited to graduate from Augustana, but also being nervous and scared for what the future would hold. I would like to connect with current students or recent graduates to assure them that they will find their path upon graduation and show them that they have a network of support outside of campus. I can offer students guidance on career choices, professional development, and networking."
Graduation year: 2012
Majors: Sociology and Spanish
Campus activities: Reading and Writing Center tutor, Spanish department tutor, Study abroad - Ecuador and Spain, Chi Alpha Pi
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Scott McCann
Scott McCann is a commercial banking credit manager.
"I would like to mentor students as a way of giving back to Augustana. I have worked in banking my entire career, and I would not have been able to get started without my degree from Augie."
Graduation year: 1984
Major: Business administration
Campus activities: DON fraternity, WVIK radio, Intramural sports
• Best way to contact: LinkedIn
Viking Connections: Emily Matuseski
Emily Matuseski is the IT Manager of John Deere’s sprayer factories in The Netherlands and Italy. Her responsibilities range from portfolio management to implementing IT strategy and security in the respective countries. Every day is different and provides something new to learn.
"If you are a student who has no idea what you want to do when you 'grow up' but have a curious mind, then perhaps I can help. I began my academic journey with the intention of majoring in biology, pre-med. Along the way, I changed to economics and history. After graduation, I started a career at John Deere in IT that took me to the Netherlands in 2018. Although my career path has not been traditional, it has been incredibly rewarding."
Graduation year: 2014
Majors: Economics and history
Campus activities: Rowing, water polo, Big Brothers Big Sisters, APO
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Annie Martines
Annie Martines is a speech language pathologist in home health pediatrics, a lead therapist and on the NICU team for Adams County.
"My experiences at Augustana have made me who I am today. My values of honesty, integrity, and authenticity were instilled during my years at Augie and has made me who I am today. I have been able to successfully navigate the post-graduate world in academics and professionalism by using these values. I had so much support while at Augustana to get me to where I am today, and I would love to continue and give back to this community. I believe in having a balance of mind, body, and spirit in one's professional and personal life is necessary; however, many people find it difficult to achieve."
Graduation year: 2016
Post-grad: Speech Language Pathology - Masters
Majors: Communication sciences and disorders and Spanish for professional use
Campus activities: Track and field, OSL (event planning), Delta Chi Theta
• Best way to contact: Phone
Viking Connections: Kari Martin
Kari Martin is a technology consulting manager.
"I want to motivate and guide students on career possibilities and paths."
Graduation year: 2009
Majors: Accounting and finance
Campus activities: CAP, Business Club
• Best way to contact: LinkedIn
Viking Connections: Marcus Maier
Marcus Maier is a physician assistant at UW Madison within the orthopedic spine surgery department. He works outpatient-only currently but previously worked for three years in general orthopedics with a private practice in Evansville, Indiana, which included surgery assist, inpatient and outpatient work, and trauma call coverage.
"I can be a resource for pre-PA and pre-health students as well as talk about life and lessons as a student athlete."
Graduation year: 2012
Post-grad: Master of Physician Assistant Sciences, Master of Biomedical Sciences
Majors: Biology and pre-medicine
Campus activities: Football and lacrosse
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Max Maharry
Max Maharry is a real estate attorney at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg, LLP, in Chicago.
"I can provide advice on all things law school, bar exam, and beginning a career as an attorney."
Graduation year: 2019
Post-grad: J.D.
Majors: English and political science
Campus activities: Phi Omega Phi, Men’s Soccer
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Kelly Magoon
Kelly Magoon is a general surgery physician assistant. She was previously an orthopedic surgery physician assistant.
"I had very few resources while on my career path and would like to hopefully inspire others to follow in a similar path and/or guide others with questions or connections regarding physician assistant studies."
Graduation year: 2010
Post-grad: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Majors: Pre-medicine and biology
Campus activities: Women’s lacrosse, Equestrian Team, Biology Club, Alpha Phi Omega
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Mike Lutes
Mike Lutes is a practicing emergency physician with Madison Emergency Physicians in Madison, Wisconsin. He previously was a faculty member at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
"The road to becoming a physician is a long one that can often be discouraging. I hope to offer encouragement and counsel to a student who wishes to pursue this challenging but ultimately rewarding and honorable career path."
Graduation year: 1996
Post-grad: Doctor of Medicine
Major: Pre-medicine, medical technology
Campus activities: Delta Omega Nu, Greek Council
• Best way to contact: Email
Viking Connections: Stephanie Loria
Stephanie Loria works for the auction house with the largest market share in fine art in the world.
"I always wanted to talk to someone in the art world. I’ve had several jobs in the field and know a lot about opportunities and things you can do besides work for a museum or gallery."
Graduation year: 2011
Post-grad: MA in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Majors: Art history and psychology
Campus activities: Active Minds, Track
• Best way to contact: Email