Featured Alumni

Carrie Bowden

Carrie BowdenDegree/Year: B.S., Finance, 1999
Current Employer: Merrill Lynch
Title: Financial Advisor

It’s now been over ten years since I left the Hilltop, but the relationships I built at Bradley endure. I still keep in touch with one of my professors, and fondly recall the days when Baker Hall was my second home.

At Bradley, I learned to never take anything at face value; to question and challenge what I read and what I’m told. This has opened many doors for me in developing new ways to accomplish business, as complacency is rarely tolerated in the corporate world.

I encourage students to take on an internship related to their field of study. The Smith Career Center and Bradley faculty are invaluable resources; I’m proof of that. The company I work for now hired me as a junior at Bradley. This career opportunity has awarded me a life in Chicago, New York City, and travels abroad. Had I not started early, I may not have found such a rewarding career.