
“My major pushed me academically to grow in my writing, reading, and critical thinking skills. I was able to discern what career best fits my passions and ambitions, which prepared me for my internship and graduate program.” 2024 Graduate
The study of Sociology & Criminology at John Carroll University equips students with the strong analytic and theoretical skills to understand complex issues that face us in the 21st century and succeed in a variety of career paths. Some common pathways include law school; graduate school in social work, public policy or sociology; or a variety of careers where they find success in continuing the John Carroll tradition of learning, leadership, and service.
Below you will find some examples of what our alumni from the past 10 years have pursued in the past.
Graduate School
Allison Foos ’25, is a graduate student in the Master of Social Work (MSSA) program at Case Western Reserve University.
Devon Skufca ’25, is a graduate student in the PhD program at University at Buffalo in Sociology and Criminology.
Halle Landies ’24, continued at JCU and receive her Master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in 2025. She currently works for the Department of Justice.
Sophia Alberico ’24 is a graduate student in the Master of Social Work (MSSA) program at Case Western Reserve University.
Raymond Flannery ’22, Master in Public Health focused in Behavioral and Community Health from University of Maryland, and currently serves as Assistant Director for Student Organizations at Xavier University.
Chris Soules ’21, Master in Social Work (MSW, LSW) from Cleveland State University, and currently works as a social worker at University Hospitals.
Michael Rodriguez ‘20, Master in Higher Education from Pepperdine University, where he currently serves as the Senior Admission Counselor at Pepperdine University
Patcia Lanchman ’19, Master in Forensic Science from Syracuse University, and works as a Medicolegal Death Investigator for the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office
Elizabeth Nies ’19, Master in Social Work (MSW, LSW) from Edinboro University, works as the Community School Director for United Way of Erie.
Maeve McMahon ’19, Master in Social Work (MSSA, LSW) from Case Western Reserve University and works as a social worker within the MetroHealth System.
Bridget (Branning) Graber ’17, Master in Social Work (MSW, LSW) at Simmons University, and currently serves as the Vice President of Behavioral Health at Neighborhood Family Practice in Cleveland.
Emma McCarthy ’16, Master in Public Health from Boston University and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and currently works as an Account Manager for Lumanity and is on the Board of Directors for Montaña De Luz.
Law School
Nate Burkett, ’25, J.D. Candidate at Cleveland State University School of Law.
Victoria Lucas ’24 J.D. Candidate at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and Legal Research Intern at LAWomen.
Dominic Roschival ’23, J.D. Candidate at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law.
Annika Timm ’23, J.D. Candidate at Florida A&M College of Law.
Olivia Salvi JCU ’23, J.D. Candidate at Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Nicholas Jennette ’22, worked as a police officer in University Heights for a few years before becoming a J.D. Candidate at the University of Toledo.
Erin Ahern JCU ’21, received her J.D. from The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, where she was Symposium Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal. She is currently an Associate Attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease.
Andrew Salem ’21, received his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and is currently an Attorney with Zimmer Kunz, PLLC.
Adelyn Burns ’20, received her J.D. from the University of Buffalo School of Law and worked as a Pro Bono Scholar for the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo. Currently, she is an Associate Attorney at Phillips Lytle LLP.
Brianna Sweeny ’20, received her J.D. from The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, and is currently an Associate Attorney in the litigation group at Brennan, Manna & Diamond.
Mara McCormick ’19, received her J.D. from Cleveland State University’s College of Law, and is currently an Associate Attorney at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, where she works in the areas of business, estate, and real estate law, and litigation.
Some career pathways . . .
Reyante Williams ’25, is working in Probation for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Samantha Chisling ’25, is working as a staff member for Strengthening Families at Jewish Family Service Association, Cleveland.
Jacob Smith ’24, is currently working as a Business Development Associate at GradFin, Cleveland.
John-Cameron Niehus ’22, is the Associate Pastor at Discover Church in Wadsworth, OH. He also works as the Assistant Football Coach for Chardon High School, and continues to serve as a Field Artillery officer in the Ohio Army National Guard.
Julia Tollett ’21, is currently an Assessment Specialist for Lorain County Juvenile Court.
Karrah Spencer ’21, works as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District doing a range of important personnel work.
Hannah Snider ’20, after working as a 911 Dispatcher, she currently supports an intelligent automation initiative at STERIS, where she is the Intelligence Project Coordinator.
Caitlin Matthews ’19, did a year of service with Homeboy Industries with the Jesuit Volunteer Core, and is currently the Program Manager and Project Director for OhioGuidestone.
Diamond Page ’19, is working as a Care Coordinator for Catholic Charities in Cleveland, where she acts as an advocate for families with courts, schools, treatment centers and other services.
Dillon Taton ’19, has certifications in anti-fraud and anti-money laundering, and currently works as an Investigator in Financial Crimes & Fraud for USAA.
Stephen Attewell ’18, completed internships at both the ATF and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office during his time at JCU, and has risen quickly during his time with the Orange (OH) Police Department, currently serving as a Detective Sergeant.
Kaleigh Wagner ’18, is serving as the Director of Philanthropy at Community Food Share in Denver, CO where she works in the area of strategic fundraising and helps fight community hunger.
Adam Chaney ’17, did two years of service upon graduation with City Year, and currently works as a Forensic Investigator for Summit County.
And we can't resist including our most famous department alum . . . London Fletcher '97, NFL Player (1998-2013) and you can currently continue to see him as an NFL analyst on CBS Sports.