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Careers & Alumni
Our graduates find fulfilling jobs or pursue more education in diverse fields.
Some trek the globe, working with non-governmental organizations, tackling international issues, and addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces. Others become entrenched in the political world as elected officials, lobbyists, legislative analysts, or consultants. Or, they find jobs in the world of nonprofit organizations as organizers, advocates, and leaders. And, many of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in law, policy, political science, or other social sciences.
Featured Alumni
Cal Poly Humboldt’s Political Science graduates achieve amazing things.
Some work with NGOs, tackling international issues and addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the world. Others choose to work at the local, state or federal levels of government, or enter graduate programs in leading universities.
Still others find their education in Political Science leads them to opportunities in journalism, business, law and more.
Whichever path our graduates choose, the education and the personal connections they establish at Humboldt will last a lifetime.
Featured Alumni
Alumni Updates
Benjamin Scott Endsley
Politics, 2024
Currently, Benjamin is a legislative aide in the office of Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, working on legislation related to housing, medical training and education, and agriculture.
Christian Vierra
Politics, 2016
Christian Vierra is the Associate Director of Government Relations for the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health System. Previously, he has served in various roles at the American Heart Association and the California State Assembly.
Jenny Werthman
PoliticsSocial Science, Secondary Education, 2017, 2020
After earning her degree in Political Science and credential in Social Science for Secondary Education, Jenny has taught high school history (mostly juniors and seniors) since 2021. She is entering her third year of teaching. She lives in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and teaches in the inner city of San Bernardino for mostly at-risk youth. She loves helping kids and teaching them about the real world. She uses everything she learned in Humboldt in her classroom and is forever grateful! She is now married with two young kids!