Alumnus on Successful Path with First Published Journal Article

Sullivan’s article, “Latin American Participation in the Current Process of Economic Globalization,” focuses on the fluctuating participation of Latin America in economic globalization dating back to the late 1940s. He discusses how Latin America has leaned more toward regionalization in the millennium and the various economic benefits of this approach. He also makes recommendations for future development, focusing on the changes in our current economic climate. 

As an undergraduate student, Sullivan was an active member in the Government and Politics department, where he developed a keen interest in social justice and global development. Guided by professors Fred P. Cocozzelli, Ph.D., and Frank P. Le Veness ’63Ed, ’64G, ’68Ph.D., his article was originally a research paper assigned in Dr. Le Veness’s class, Government and Politics of Latin America. 

With the help of his professor, Sullivan connected with the journal’s editor, Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Professor, Management, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, and Operations. His article was accepted with no revisions and included in the May 2024 issue—just in time for his Commencement. He returned in the fall of that year to complete his master’s degree, concentrating in comparative politics and international relations. 

“I left my department with more questions than answers, so I was very happy to come back and continue to work with a department and faculty that has given so much to me,” he shared. 

Sullivan’s publication has opened doors to many opportunities, including invitations to present at international conferences and collaborate with renowned scholars. He continues to work toward his goal of creating meaningful change through research and advocacy.

A proud Massachusetts native, he currently divides his time between New York and New England. He is a Partnerships Intern for Concordia, a global convener that aims to create a global community by bringing leaders across multiple sectors of government and nonprofit organizations to address large-scale, worldwide issues. Faculty in the Department of Government and Politics helped Sullivan connect with another St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduate, Cooper Miqueli ’19C, ’20G, who now serves as his manager at Concordia. 

Sullivan plans to continue to publish articles and contribute to the field at a greater capacity as he completes his graduate studies. “I hope to take my St. John’s education and make global impacts through the lens of social justice and eventually become a foreign service officer,” he said. 

Reflecting on his experiences thus far, Sullivan underlines the significance of perseverance and support from his academic community. “St. John’s has been a nurturing environment for my academics and curiosity,” he explained. “The encouragement I have received from both professors and peers has been pivotal in my success.”