Careers and Outcomes

The outcomes below represent selected alumni paths from recent graduating classes, illustrating the range of creative, professional, and graduate trajectories pursued by Elmhurst University Art, Graphic Design and Art Business graduates. This list is not comprehensive and highlights selected alumni outcomes.

Graphic Design and Art Business

Graphic Design and Art Business graduates pursue careers in branding, visual communication, marketing, UX/UI, and related creative fields, as well as graduate study and independent practice.

Class of 2025

Dillon Connolly — BA Graphic Design; Freelance Graphic Designer, DC Creative
Sabina Fijor — BFA Graphic Design; Branding & Design Strategist, Oakley Signs

Class of 2024

Brian Bunce — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer / Production Artist, Oakley Signs
Rachel Fratt — BFA Art Business; Graduate student pursuing an MA in Art Markets at ISCTE University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Jennie Bosas — BA Graphic Design; Marketing Coordinator, AVW Equipment Company
Kaitlyn Kubica — BFA Graphic Design; Senior Graphic Designer, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
Lilly Oleksy — BA Graphic Design; Minor in Digital Media; Graphic Designer, Oakley Signs

Class of 2023

Abbey Mark — BFA Graphic Design; Minor in Digital Marketing Communication; Graphics and Digital Content Specialist, Rolling Meadows Library
Helen Curtin — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Terraboost Media
George Pellegrino — BA Graphic Design; Minors in Digital Media, Digital Marketing Communication; Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator, Springsoft International
Hannah Horn — BA in Graphic Design & BA Sports Management; earned MBA from Bluffton University; Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager, Bluffton University
Sebastian Reveles — BA Graphic Design; Freelance Graphic Designer

Class of 2022

Alex Weisshaar — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Prinova USA
Anastasia Koufa — BA Art Business; Art director Assistant, Art-Thessaloniki International, Greece
Jackson Trumble — BFA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, NASCAR, Team Penske
John Morser — BA Graphic Design; Senior Marketing Specialist at A-Rent Test Equipment
Princess Gonzalez Esparza — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Northbrook Public Library
Ryan Brenner — BA Graphic Design; Social Media Manager, Craveworthy Brands

Class of 2021

Arturo Magallanes — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Guerrero
Jasmine Lilis — BFA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, The Oclo
Julia Zawitkowska — BA Graphic Design; Freelance Graphic Designer, JZ Design Studio

Class of 2020

Christopher Rusznica — BA Graphic Design; Marketing Manager at Great Lakes Region Volleyball
Juan Mora — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Mount Prospect Public Library
Lauren Vana — BA Graphic Design & English; Graphic Designer, Turnpost
Raymond Ryan — BFA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer & Artist, Promotions Universelles

Class of 2019

Brookston Perschke — BA Graphic Design; Associate Designer, Section 127
Julia Madrid — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Fellowes
Kristina Olsson — BA Graphic Design; Product Designer, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Tara Flatley — BA Graphic Design; Graphic Designer, Gold Baby

Class of 2018

Jimmy Mitchel — BA Graphic Design; Senior Manager, Content Design at Chicago Bulls
Steven Rudnik — BA Graphic Design; Brand Designer, AVB Marketing

Studio Art

Studio Art graduates pursue careers as practicing artists, educators, and creative professionals, as well as advanced graduate study.

Graduate Study

Phoenix Bierbrauer ’25 — BA Studio Art & BA in Psychology; pursuing graduate work, Masters of Arts Program in the Social Sciences at University of Chicago
Emily Murphy ’24 — BFA Studio Art; pursuing graduate work, Master of Fine Arts at University of Missouri
Sydney Misiek ’21 — BFA Studio Art; pursued graduate work and earned a Masters of Art in Art Education from North Park University
Aleksandra Zdun ’22 — BA Studio Art; pursued graduate work and earned a Masters of Art in Art Education from The Art of Education University

Teaching & Education

Sydney Misiek ’21 — Elementary Art Teacher, Lake Villa School District
Aleksandra Zdun ’22 — Art Teacher, Hinsdale Township High School

Independent & Creative Practice

Karen Sugay ’23 — BA Studio Art, Minor in Art History; Exhibiting Artist & Sculptor

Creative & Adjacent Fields

Lauren Polakowski ’21 — BA Studio Art; Supervisor TAAG (Technology, Activation, Agency, & Global), Starcom Advertising
Maria Romero Luther ’21 — BA Studio Art; Marketing Specialist, Member First Mortgage