Population Studies and Training Center

PSTC trainees launch into careers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] – At the close of another academic year, PSTC graduate student trainees and postdocs are launching into their careers in a variety of academic and private sector positions. The following PhD students have completed their degrees at Brown and the training program at the PSTC and are beginning their careers:

  • Chelsea Cormier-McSwiggin (Anthropology): Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Brown University
  • Margarita Gáfaro (Economics): Director, Banco de la República de Colombia, Bucaramanga Branch, and Centro de Economía Agrícola y Recursos Naturales
  • David Glick (Economics): Associate, Analysis Group 
  • Colin Johnson (Political Science): Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for International Studies and Center for Russian and East European Studies, University of Pittsburgh
  • Michelle Marcus (Economics): Assistant Professor of Economics, Vanderbilt University
  • Sveta Milusheva (Economics): Economist, Development Economics Research Group, World Bank
  • Heitor Pellegrina (Economics): Assistant Professor of Economics, NYU Abu Dhabi
  • Alex Reda (Sociology): Data Scientist, Ford Motor Company

The following postdocs have also accepted positions:

  • Maria Abascal: Assistant Professor of Sociology, Columbia University
  • Nathan Frey: Research Analyst, Technology Services Industry Association
  • Matthew Martinez: Research Analyst, Department of Sociology, Rice University
  • Casey Miller: Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Muhlenberg College

See more PSTC alumni placements on our alumni page.