Global Perspective: Lessons from an M.S. in Economics Alumna
Amanda Bill ’17, ’19, reflects on the powerful Belk College of Business connections that helped shape her undergraduate and graduate student experience while uncovering her professional passion and path. Amanda describes, “the best part of my academic experience was building relationships with my cohort and professors. Graduate school was a new challenge, so being able to share this experience with others has led to great memories. Something I was always excited about was the Economics of Poverty trip every Spring Break (which I’ve now gone on four times to Brazil, London, Dublin, Panama, Costa Rica, Portugal, and Morocco). Each year was impactful and re-energized my passion for traveling, equality and economics.”
ABOUT AMANDA BILL
Current Employer
SCOR Reinsurance
Position
Leadership & Development Manager of the Americas
Graduate Program and Graduation Year
M.S. in Economics (2019)
Undergraduate Institution and DegreE
UNC Charlotte, Finance and Economics (2017)
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
“It started hitting her a little bit when we visited oxfam in dublin. She started seeing that these skills she’s using and learning as an economist, and can learn in graduate school, are the things that get you in the door at places like that.”
– Dr. carol stivender, Amanda’s mentor
CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND m.S. IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
AMANDA BILL: FACES OF BELK COLLEGE
