From Poetry to the Private Sector: Humanities Alumni in Big Data
How does the study of literature and the arts connect with business and numbers? How can a degree in the humanities prepare you for careers in data analysis? Meet former Hoyas who made such big leaps! Four Georgetown alumni will share with us how they translated their humanities background and passions into rewarding careers as technology entrepreneurs, analytics consultants, marketing experts, and data scientists. Hear about how they utilized their highly transferable humanities skills to shift their professional focus and what gave them an edge in today’s fluid workplace. Yes, storytelling and numbers can work together and get along pretty well!
Panelists:
Tiffany Hosey (COL ’92) BuilDATAnalytics
Sarah Dorfman (COL ’05 ) DataWorks
Katy Bohinc (COL ’07) Tender Buttons
Anne Popolizio (COL ’05) Social Squib