Here’s the most recent alumni news sent in to us in 2021. All of our alumni updates can be found in the Alumni & Friends section of our website.
Sweetland alumni, let us know what you are up to!
Danielle Colburn • English 2018
Minor in Writing
Peer Writing Consultant
I just started work at a consulting firm in Chicago. I’m on the Digital Consumer Experience, focusing on content management & marketing! For now that means copy writing and SEO work.
Elise Vocke • International Studies 2019
Minor in Writing
After graduating from U-M, I spent a year working at a startup in NYC and teaching English in Madrid with lots of churros, tapas, and places to explore. Now I am back in the US working at Indeed.com in SBS Optimization to help people get jobs!
Akili Echols • Sociology 2021
Minor in Writing & Peer Writing Consultant
Next year (2021-2022) I will be completing a year of service at City Year Detroit.
Kaitlyn Ender • Psychology 2021
Minor in Writing & Peer Writing Consultant
I am pursuing my MSW at U-M’s School of Social Work. My focus areas are child welfare, as well as leadership and management. I plan to continue using my writing as a tool to advocate for children and give them a voice.
Emily Wolhart • Economics 2021
Peer Writing Consultant
After graduation, I moved to Washington, DC where I work as a data analyst in the insurance industry. Even though my job involves lots of coding and number crunching, I still use the skills I developed through Sweetland daily. On the weekends, I love exploring the city and watching Michigan football. Go Blue!