Students and alumni can schedule an appointment with our team of dedicated advisers through Handshake, or reach out at the contact information below.

SWAPNA SHAW
Deputy Director
srshaw@uchicago.edu

Swapna has worked at The University of Chicago for almost 13 years. She came to Career Advancement after working in the College Dean of Students Office for close to 10 years. She is passionate about working with our extraordinary undergraduate students. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and her two dogs.

CAROLINE WILKY
Program Director, Careers in Healthcare
cwilky@uchicago.edu

Caroline enjoys empowering compassionate and driven individuals interested in the healthcare field. Prior to joining the team, she served as pre-health advisor at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned a BA in history at the University of Texas at Austin, and a PhD in history at the University of Notre Dame, where she also advised students pursuing fellowships and undergraduate research. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, and reading.

ELISE GRUNEISEN
Senior Assistant Director, Careers in Healthcare
egruneisen@uchicago.edu

Elise is proud to be a member of the Careers in Healthcare team, empowering students and alumni to serve the wellbeing of our communities. She earned her Master's degree in Higher Education Administration at Northwestern University, and served as an academic advisor at North Park University prior to joining UChicago. Outside of work, she enjoys writing and rock climbing.