Listen "From Dissertation to Data: How Dr. Veraluz Reinvented His Career"
Episode Synopsis
How do you go from writing about colonial desert borderlands to managing complex programs in the logistics industry?In this week’s episode of ConnectED, we meet Dr. Morgan Veraluz, a historian turned program manager who now works at Expeditors, blending his love of research and analysis in a new professional space.We discuss:What inspired his deep dive into environmental and indigenous histories of the Chihuahuan borderlandsHow archival research and environmental data shaped his academic workThe grief and growth of transitioning from academia to industryHow to translate PhD skills—like writing, research, and systems thinking—into real-world valueHis candid reflections on classism, imposter syndrome, and managing your mentorsResources Mentioned:The Middle Ground by Richard WhitePlaying Indian by Philip DeloriaThe Center for Southwest Research at UNMDissertations and ThesesConnect with Dr. Morgan Veraluz:LinkedIn – Morgan Veraluz, PhD, PMPStay Connected with Me:Instagram – @connected_phdLinkedIn – Haille Trimboli, PhDYouTube – @TheConnectEDNetworkSpotify – ConnectEDEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow academic on the fence about what’s next.#ConnectED #PhDToIndustry #HumanitiesPhD #AcademicLife #CareerPivot #AltAc #PostPhD
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