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Home » Spanish Alumni Profiles

Danielle Tarin ‘00

Updated on: October 8, 2020

Danielle Tarin is an Appellate Attorney for the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. She represents the United States on appeals in national security cases involving terrorism and law-of-war offenses. She recently won a case in the Supreme Court challenging the simultaneous service of military officers on both the criminal courts of… [Read More]

Filed Under: Humanities Alumni, Spanish Alumni Profiles

Edgar Araiza ‘07

Updated on: April 21, 2020

Edgar Araiza

After graduation from Austin College in 2007, I completed my Medical Degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2012), residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (2017), and specialization in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Health (2018). I joined Methodist Dallas Medical Center as Orthopedic… [Read More]

Filed Under: Spanish Alumni Profiles

James Skinner ’09

Updated on: March 21, 2018

I graduated from Austin College in 2009 with a double major in Psychology and Spanish. I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2012 and practice in West Texas. My passions are serving my community and conflict resolution. My legal practice focuses on negotiating multi-party agreements in the areas of agriculture, energy and real estate. Additionally, I… [Read More]

Filed Under: Psychology Alumni Profiles, Spanish Alumni Profiles

Ashley Overturf ’11

Updated on: March 9, 2018

Ashley Overturf is a 2011 graduate who double majored in psychology and Spanish. She attended graduate school at Texas Woman’s University—Dallas where she obtained a masters degree in occupational therapy (OT). She is an occupational therapist at Parkland Hospital where she has helped develop and expand inpatient psychiatric OT services while also working on the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Health Sciences Alumni Profiles, Psychology Alumni Profiles, Spanish Alumni Profiles

Allison Schmitz ’05

Updated on: September 26, 2017

Allison Schmitz

“When I started Austin College, I thought I would just take a couple of Spanish classes to fulfill my language requirement. Thanks to AC’s engaging Spanish department, by the time I graduated, I had spent a year in the Jordan Language House, spent a Janterm in Spain, and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Spain.… [Read More]

Filed Under: Spanish Alumni Profiles

Rosemary Vega ’97

Updated on: April 13, 2017

Rosemary Vega

My experience in the Spanish language program was a great influence in my life.  I use Spanish every day as an immigration lawyer.  I am able to communicate with very educated businessmen in Spanish to those not so educated and can distinguish between the different nuances from different countries because of my exposure to Spanish… [Read More]

Filed Under: Spanish Alumni Profiles

Neema Dad ’12

Updated on: April 13, 2017

Neema Dad

Studying Spanish at Austin College was invaluable and gave me deeper insight into the Hispanic culture. It prepared me to confidently communicate with and treat patients while in dental school, now during my pediatric dental residency, and eventually in private practice. Learning Spanish is definitely something I would recommend for anyone pursuing a field in… [Read More]

Filed Under: CML Alumni Profiles, PATH Alumni Profiles, Spanish Alumni Profiles

Hairo Peña ’07

Updated on: April 13, 2017

Participating in the Spanish program at Austin College was a very positive experience as it complimented my Mexican-American upbringing and expanded my knowledge of the Spanish culture.  I was able to refine my Spanish writing skills and learn how to articulate myself professionally.  I also discovered I enjoy poetry, specifically the literary characteristics associated with… [Read More]

Filed Under: CML Alumni Profiles, Spanish Alumni Profiles

Jennifer Hilton ’04

Updated on: April 13, 2017

Jennifer Hilton

Majoring in Spanish at Austin College was one of the foundational building bricks of my life. I always knew I wanted to study Spanish, but AC made that goal life-changing. AC opened the doors to amazing unique opportunities like living in the Spanish wing of the language house, and designing my own year abroad in… [Read More]

Filed Under: Spanish Alumni Profiles

Kelly Griesenbeck Carter ’00

Updated on: April 13, 2017

Kelly Carter

International Marketing Director, American Heart Association – My Spanish major is the defining moment of my career, and one of the best decisions of my life. It is the backbone of my entire career path, from international political consulting in Latin America to my current role as International Marketing Director for the American Heart Association.… [Read More]

Filed Under: Spanish Alumni Profiles

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