Alumni Lounge

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“Joining EQ early in my college career allowed me to meet so many other Econ majors who had more experience and knowledge about career paths and research topics. My EIC during my first year writing for EQ gave me advice on which econometrics classes to take and I still keep in touch with her to exchange ideas about applied research, social impact, and so much more! I also enjoyed the freedom EQ afforded me in choosing the topics I wanted to write about and interviewing professors whose work I didn’t otherwise engage with in class. I once interviewed a professor at the business school and ended up getting invited to see a rock performance of his band!”

– Tanvi Tilloo. Strategy and Innovation Analyst, TruStage Insurance (former Vol.7 & 8 Contributing Writer). LinkedIn

“Equilibrium and Wisconsin’s Economics Department were a huge part of fostering my early interest in economics research as a career path. I graduated from UW in 2012, moved to Boston to work at NBER as a predoc before starting my PhD at MIT in 2013. After graduating, I took a job at Harvard Business School, where I continue to do research and teach our MBA students.”

– Ray Kluender. Assistant Professor, Harvard Business School (former Vol.2 Contributing Writer & Vol.3 Featured Researcher). Website | LinkedIn

“I am fortunate for the incredible UW Department of Economics for supporting my interest in economics as I pursued medical school. Being involved with the Equilibrium helped me gain valuable writing and leadership skills that I brought to my role as a research economist in the federal government after graduation. It also helped me stand out for medical school, where I will be receiving an MD/MBA dual degree. I plan to integrate economic research and health policy with my future practice as a physician.”

– Caroline Liang. Medical Student, Tufts University School of Medicine (former Vol.8 Editor-in-Chief). LinkedIn

“It was a great experience to write and connect with other UW students through Equilibrium. I grew up in SE Wisconsin and a fan of the MKE Bucks. I graduated from UW-Madison in 2012 in Economics and Mathematics with a certificate in East Asian Studies, went straight to PhD studies at UC-San Diego, and I graduated from UCSD in 2017. I am currently an Associate Professor of Economics at the Ohio State University and my research spans microeconomics, experimental economics, and econometrics.”

– John Rehbeck. Associate Professor of Economics, Ohio State University (former Vol.1 Contributing Writer). Website | LinkedIn

“Contributing to the Equilibrium Journal helped my writing and analytical skills go up significantly. Being able to author my own research and share it with the broader UW-Madison Community helped me later on through interview processes in many ways. It also helped me continue to build the skills I needed for a professional career in Finance.”

– Weesam Chehab. Leverage Finance Associate, Silicon Valley Bank (former Vol.11 Contributing Writer). LinkedIn

“I had a double major in English Literature & Mandarin Chinese, and a Certificate in Business. I also had a passion for economics and had the privilege to contribute to EQ when it was in its early days. After graduating from Madison, I started my career in the Consumer Products industry with Unilever. In my 9 years at Unilever, I had a variety of local operator and global strategy roles spanning brand management, sales, and e-commerce – partnering with retailers such as Walgreens, Walmart, and Amazon. Currently, I live in the greater Washington, D.C. area and still proudly fly my Bucky Badger flag on our house. If you’re interested in learning more about careers in the Consumer Products industry or e-commerce, feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn.”

– Eric Lucari. Global Digital Commerce Director, Mars-Wrigley (former Vol.3 Managing Editor). LinkedIn