Sylvia Lin, B.A. 1993

Retired in 2021. Former employers: General Electric, Colgate-Palmolive, & Johnson & Johnson

1993 Major: Economics and French

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

"My Duke Econ degree helped to launch my business career. For more on my career / education background & global relocations, pls see my TEDx Talk (click 'cc' for subtitles, since the sound quality varies) https://youtu.be/U3-_BMfDAY0"

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

"Econ is a great start if you're interested in working in business."

Sylvia Lin