Michelle Gilbert, B.A. 2000

2000 Major: Economics; minor in Cultural Anthropology; certificate in Markets & Management Studies

How has being an Economics graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"My economics degree provided a solid foundation which allowed me to take my career in various directions. I have worked in Corporate Finance, Trading, bank supervision, rating agencies which led me to my current division at the FDIC"

What advice would you give students in Duke's Economics programs? 

"An economics degree provides a broad spectrum of opportunities. It allows you to not be too specific in your undergraduate studies and explore additional areas while building a solid economics degree."