Submitted by Jason Young
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Recently the department has had the opportunity to reach out to a few of our outstanding alumni, in an effort to show current students where a degree in geography might take them. We are honored to bring you our first alumni profile of the year, of Britt Yamamoto:
When did you graduate from the department, and with what degree?
I graduated with a PhD in Geography in 2007. My dissertation was titled 'A Quality Alternative? Quality Conventions, Alternative Food and the Politics of Soybeans in Japan'.
Who was your favorite (or most memorable) faculty member?
Michael Brown
What is your current job?
Professor at Antioch University, Seattle and Founder and Executive Director of iLEAP. iLEAP is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire and renew social leaders and global citizens through integrated leadership programs that ignite hope and transformation in the world. We conduct programs in Seattle, Washington and collaborate with social leaders throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America to build regional networks of change leaders who are connected through a values-based approach to leadership and committed to building strong global partnerships for social change. You can find more information about iLEAP here: <http://www.ileap.org/>.
Do you have any advice for graduating seniors on what to do when applying for their first job?
Be prepared to articulate in plain language why your Geography degree is important and relevant.
Can geography students contact you for advice?
Yes, contact me at britt (at) iLEAP (dot) org .