First Destinations

Class of 2025

Why Macalester?

David Adams ’25

Behavioral Health Technician, The Emily Program

“Macalester’s liberal arts education trained me to develop relationships and problem-solve in ways that advance meaningful social change.”

Lilly Lu ’25

Software Engineer, Target Corporation

“Macalester has taught me to embrace new challenges with a curiosity to learn and a drive to connect with others.”

Sonja Erickson ’25

Clinical Assistant, Children’s Minnesota

“Macalester professors frequently challenged my worldview and encouraged me to think independently and ambitiously about the impact I could have within the field of healthcare.”

** Employed includes FT/PT positions, service programs (Peace Corps, Americorps, etc.) and military service

​Recent Employment

• 3M
• Allianz
• Allina Health
• Analysis Group
• Baird
• Berkeley Repertory Theater
• Betty McCollum for Congress
• Big Rock Exploration
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Cargill, Inc
• Clean Water Action
• College Possible
• Cow Tipping Press
• Dakota County
• Dermatology Associates
• Dakota County
• Ecolab
• Epic Systems
• EY
• Federal Reserve Bank
• Goldman Sachs
• HealthPartners Clinics
• Huron Consulting Group
• JET Program
• Mathnasium
• Mercer
• Metro Transit
• Minneapolis Foundation
• Minneapolis Parks and Rec
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Minnesota House of
• Representatives
• MN Timberwolves
• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
• Neighborhood Development
• Center
• NYC Public Schools
• Park Nicollet
• Piper Sandler
• Smithsonian
• Special Olympics
• Target Corp.
• Teach for America
• The Emily Program
• The Toro Company
• University of Minnesota
• Utah Jazz
• Volunteer Lawyers
• Network
• Walker Art Center
• Wilderness Inquiry
• YWCA