Alexandra Mistretta Sullivan, B.A. 2010

Self Employed - Personal Finance Trader

2010 Major: Mathematics and Theater Studies

How has being a Mathematics graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"I was a commodity sales trader and broker for many years before becoming a stay at home mom. I am now able to apply my mathematics and trading experience to personal financial trading while being able to stay home with my kids."

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

"Try to do things at Duke, in addition to your math major, that will make you a more well rounded person and candidate for employers and life in general! Math is an outstanding base - if you can add more to it, you will shine."

Sullivan with family