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, Pre-Professional Programs
srshaw@uchicago.edu
Swapna is thrilled to be part of the Career Advancement team after over 10 years at UChicago. She is passionate about working with our extraordinary undergraduate students. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and her two dogs.
ELISE GRUNEISEN
Program 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 kickboxing.
CAROLINE WILKY
Associate 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.
CLARE DOLAN
Assistant Director, Careers in Healthcare
claredolan@uchicago.edu
Clare is thrilled to be supporting students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Before coming at UChicago, Clare worked in undergraduate admissions at Loyola University Chicago. She holds a master’s degree in Community Counseling, and outside of campus she provides care as a psychotherapist.