Academics Global Commerce Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty and Staff contact information for the Global Commerce Department. Navigate Global Commerce About About An overview and description of the Global Commerce department at Denison University. Why Global Commerce? London Capstone Experience Degree Requirements Courses Outside the Classroom Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Faculty Jessica S. Bean Associate Professor Chair of Economics beanj@denison.edu 740-587-5617 Jessica Burch Assistant Professor burchj@denison.edu 740-587-6632 Ted A. Burczak Professor burczak@denison.edu 740-587-6747 Son Dinh Assistant Professor dinhs@denison.edu 740-587-5091 Oksana Grabova Assistant Professor grabovao@denison.edu 740-587-5046 Leksa Lee Assistant Professor leel@denison.edu 740-587-5769 Regina Martin Associate Professor martinr@denison.edu 740-587-5681 John McHugh Associate Professor Director, Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Program Director of Global Commerce mchughj@denison.edu 740-587-5897 Julie Mujic Assistant Professor mujicj@denison.edu Karen Spierling Professor spierlingk@denison.edu 740-587-6253
Denison Magazine Startup stars When Denison entrepreneurs see a need in the world, they find a way to address it.
Playing to her strengths Denison helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.
5 questions with Global Commerce's Jessica Burch Burch brings real-world global consulting experience into the classroom.
Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.
Making an “Us” out of “Them” Business culture consultant Laura Kriska ’87 has built a life diving deep into other cultures and bridging the gaps between worlds.
The Start of a Great Career An associate for Copley Equity Partners in Boston, Wills Hutras ’20 talks about why the Global Commerce major was a great fit for his career.
Bloomberg Terminals: Real-time market data Bloomberg Terminals give students access to real-time financial news and data — and help prepare them for careers in business and finance.
Breathe easy When COVID-19 struck, Caileigh Marshall ’19 became part of a national effort to produce the gold standard of respirators for healthcare practitioners.
The hidden bias in health care Imani Holmes ‘19 returns to campus to share insights from her work with healthcare clients at Edelman.
Virtual internship provides global perspective A virtual global internship gives Riley Schafer ‘21 practical knowledge about import price parity and working in cross-cultural teams.
Where We Go Alvaro Magaña ’19 - a brand-new opportunity at L Brands International student Alvaro Magaña found success in the classroom — and a great career.
How We Learn Interdisciplinarity and the career value of the liberal arts A humanities-based major focused on how global commerce, businesses, and societies shape one another points the way forward, says Karen E. Spierling
Building Sustainable and Successful Professional Relationships Alumni Matthew Harrington '84 and Monisha Mukhija '11 Share Their Advice for Building Meaningful Professional Relationships
Where We Go Social Justice Entrepreneur Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.
Where We Go A Great Internship Locks in a Job Offer A summer internship with a national company confirmed Natalie Zaravella’s desire to work in business — and led to a job offer, too.
Student News Glimpse into Ghana with Dailin Morfa ’24 The global commerce and Black studies double major shares her semester abroad in Ghana. Read more
Field Trips Mind the Gap: Perspectives on the GC London Senior Trip Lyla Hinkle '23 reflects on her experience on the Global Commerce Senior Capstone Trip which took place in London in January. Read more
Awards & Honors Oliver Gignoux ’23: President’s Medalist “People say Denison is a special place ... I still surprised to the extent that it has impacted my worldview and the relationships I value most.” Read more