Staff

Primary Duties

• Office management
• Budget and finance
• Program coordination and support
• Reception/administrative support

Bio

Donna brings 25+ years of customer service experience to the team at the Career Center. She has worked in the medical field in multiple capacities, most recently, running the office for a busy spine physiatrist, and prior to that, she was the owner of a bakery, coffee shop and restaurant. Donna is always looking for a way to help others and to use her positive attitude to help keep the day fun and moving toward the common goal.

Primary Duties

• Manage the Career Center Employer Partnership Program
• Employer event logistics and support
• Develop and maintain employer, alumni and community relationships for career programs and job leads
• Oversee the Center’s on-campus recruitment and event marketing programs

Degrees

• B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, UMBC

Bio

Paige joined the Career Center team in August of 2017, as an Assistant Director and was promoted to Associate Director in March of 2023. Previously, she worked as a Special Events Program Assistant for Institutional Advancement at UMBC, planning events that supported the departmental efforts in cultivating meaningful relationships with campus supporters. In her current position, she connects students and alumni to employers by growing employer relationships and planning recruitment programs. She is a proud alumna of UMBC.

Primary Duties

• Recruiting
• On-campus interviews
• Signature events
• Job postings

Degrees

• B.A. in Sociology, minor in Psychology, Towson University
• M.B.A., University of Maryland Global Campus

Bio

Anna previously worked as an Event and Sales Manager for two large hotels in Maryland where she helped to plan and oversee events, ensure a high level of customer service and strengthen business relationships. Anna has been the Director of Programs and Events for two private organizations where she worked more closely with program and event development. Anna’s work has always had a strong focus on making meaningful connections, providing thoughtful service and overseeing quality events.

Primary Duties

• Employer Recruiting
• Career Corners and Information Sessions
• Job postings and Handshake

Degrees

• M.P.S. in Community Leadership, UMBC ‘23
• B.S. in Emergency Health Services, minor in Biology, UMBC ‘04

Bio

Annie previously worked in UMBC’s Department of Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management as a Talent Acquisition Specialist where she supported campus-wide employee recruitment. Annie has extensive experience in event planning both in person and virtually. Annie’s background also includes work in UMBC’s Office of Enrollment Management and Office of Equity and Civil rights where she gained deep dedication to inclusive excellence for all UMBC community members.

Primary Duties

• Graphic design, marketing, and photography
  • Manage graphic design intern and marketing distribution
  • Lead the Career Center’s social media and communications group for planning marketing timelines
  • Work closely with commonvision on print jobs and video advertisements
• System administration for Handshake, and other online career resources
• Data management
• Computing/IT support
• Design, program and maintain the Career Center and Career Month websites

Degrees

• B.S. in Digital Media, Drexel University

Bio

Dustin has over 20 years experience in graphic design, and web design and development. Prior experience also includes work in a corporate training department, a computer help call center and an off-set printing press.

Primary Duties

• Oversee the Internships and Employment Team
• Develop and maintain faculty and staff relationships for applied learning initiatives
• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development (specializing in the arts, humanities and social sciences)
• Resume, cover letter and personal statement reviews
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL), concentration in Talent Development
  Lewis University
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), concentration in Finance
  The Catholic University of America

Bio

Marykate came to UMBC with 10 years of career development experience. She began her career in recruiting and staffing and then moved to launch and direct the Career Development Office in the business school at Catholic University. She brings experience in experiential education and applied learning curriculums, faculty partnerships, career coaching, and creating and analyzing meaningful and impactful career development programming, events, and employer relations to her role on the leadership team in the Career Center at UMBC. Marykate is passionate about expanding experiential education to support students in their discovery of their strengths and obtaining their life goals.

Primary Duties

• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development (specializing in life sciences and physics)
• Resume, cover letter and personal statement review
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• M.B.A., University of Delaware, Newark, DE
• B.A. in Criminal Justice, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ

Bio

Adam joined the UMBC Career Center in 2023. His 15+ years of experience spans for-profit, nonprofit and academia. He is an AmeriCorps alum and previously guided the undergraduate Internship Program in the Department of Human Development & Family Sciences at the University of Delaware.

Primary Duties

• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development (specializing in all engineering majors, as well as math & statistics)
• Resume, cover letter and personal statement review
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• M.B.A., Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
• B.S. in Marketing, University of LaVerne, Athens, GR

Bio

Chrisi joined UMBC in 2017. She has over 15 years experience in career development, recruiting and employer relations. Previously she worked with the Cooperative Education Program at Drexel University’s Career Center.

Primary Duties

• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development (specializing in the humanities and social sciences)
• Resume, cover letter and personal statement review
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education, and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• B.A. in Psychology (Cum Laude), Certificate in the Psychology of the Workplace, UMBC
• M.A. in Instructional Systems Design, UMBC

Bio

Jeremiah joined the Career Center in January 2014 and is an UMBC alumnus. His experience spans donor relations/development in the nonprofit sector and pre-k education. As an undergraduate, he served as a research assistant in the Department of Psychology for two years.

Primary Duties

• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development (specializing in information technology, computer science and cybersecurity)
• Resume, cover letter and personal statement review
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• M.A. in Teaching, Loyola University Maryland
• B.A. in History, Loyola University Maryland

Bio

Michelle joined the UMBC Internships and Employment team in March 2023. Previously, she was the Assistant Director of the Corporate Internship Program at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore for 5 years. Prior to that, she spent 4 years in the classroom teaching International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement students in Harford County Public Schools

Primary Duties

• Individual full-time/part-time employment and internship search strategy development for international students
• Resume, cover letter, and personal statement review
• CPT enrollment and instruction
• Administration of the University’s internship, cooperative education and research practicum courses (PRAC 95/98/99, including CPT with ISSS)
• Support for workshops, presentation and professional skill development

Degrees

• M.A. in International Affairs, The New School, New York City, NY
• B.A. in Psychology, UMBC
• B.A. in Media and Communication Studies (minor in Sociology), UMBC

Bio

Farhan joined the Career Center in June 2023 and is a UMBC alumnus. He previously worked in multiple non-profit sectors and has conducted academia research on global governance, diplomacy, nation building, refugee crisis, capacity development, and is a humanitarian advocate. He previously worked with many students across U.S. campuses empowering them to the fullest.

Primary Duties

• Management support to Director
• Individual career counseling
• Innovative career development programs and seminars
• Peer Advisor Program
• Graduate School liaison
• FOCUS2 and MBTI Career Assessments
• Career Guide editor
• Graduate School 101 seminar
• Diversity recruitment events
• Practicum 102 Building Skills for Career Success course
• Resume, cover letter and graduate school personal statement review

Degrees

• M.A. in Community-Clinical Psychology, UMBC
• B.S. with Honors, Bradley University

Bio

A UMBC alumna, Diane has over 20 year’s professional experience in career development in higher education. Prior to returning to UMBC, she worked as a recruitment and placement specialist for Baltimore County’s Community College system. Currently, she oversees the Center’s Career Specialists team, Career Peer program and educational and training components. She continues to counsel students to help them realize their passions and dreams. Diane is an active member of the Maryland Career Consortium, Maryland Career Development Association and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers. She also serves as the campus coordinator for the annual Black Engineer of the Year Conference sponsored by Career Communications Group. Diane is a former Professional Staff Senate president and a former recipient of the Student Affairs Outstanding Staff award.

Primary Duties

• Provide in-person and virtual career coaching/counseling to current graduate students and alumni.
• Administer and interpret career and education decision making assessments including the MBTI and Focus 2 during one-on-one career coaching appointments.
• Foster relationships and collaborations with various campus partners, including Graduate Program Directors, to increase graduate student engagement efforts and leverage resources to promote their career skills development.
• Lead departmental efforts with the development of workshops and modules aimed to prepare masters and doctoral students to guide them through their career development and/or career transition process.
• Spearhead partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and employers to develop, coordinate and promote career exposure activities (panels, speakers, and networking events) across graduate programs including the Career Paths for Graduate Students event.
• Collect and analyze data on graduate student engagement and first destination career outcomes of recent degree recipients with advanced degrees.

Degrees

• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Maryland, College Park
• M.A. in Communication, University of Maryland, College Park
• B.A. in Communication Studies, The College of New Jersey

Bio

Dr. Rowena Winkler joined the UMBC Career Center in January 2024. She uses her Ph.D. in Communication, along with her 15+ years of experience in marketing and communication, to help individuals gain clarity in their jobs, businesses, and lives through more authentic communication practices. As an award-winning teacher and scholar, Rowena presented at international conferences and mentored hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students. She then made a career pivot from academia to industry, leading communication teams and managing marketing projects. Now as a career and empowerment coach, Rowena’s methods enable clients and students to build confidence, get unstuck, and land their dream careers.

Primary Duties

• Individual career advising and counseling to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni
• FOCUS2 career assessment
• Workforce Recruitment Program coordinator
• Practicum 102 Building Skills for Career Success instructor and administrator
• Retrievers Connect (alumni-student networking platform) management with the Office of Alumni Engagement
• UMBC Suits You professional clothing drive co-chair
• Workshop coordination and facilitation
• Campus outreach and engagement

Degrees

• M.S. in Human Services Administration, University of Baltimore
• B.A. in Sociology, Howard University

Bio

Stephanie, with over a decade of professional experience in career development and coaching, has helped students and clients from all walks of life to realize their personal and professional goals. Stephanie has worked across various sectors, including non-profit, corporate, and higher education. She leverages a strengths-based, human-centered, and practical approach along with a gregarious personality to excite students and alumni during their journey toward self-actualization.

Primary Duties

• Oversee Maryland Technology Internship Program, Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing Internship Program and the Digital Tech Credential
• Liaise with Maryland based employers and state and local agencies
• Develop email/social media marketing plans for MTIP, MIIC and Digital Tech Credential
• Develop email/social media marketing plans for MTIP
• Visit prospective employers and evaluate opportunities for funding
• Plan and run orientation trainings, onboarding and reimbursements
• Manage program budgets and disbursement of subsidy funds
• Oversee the Career Center’s social media

Degrees

• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification
• Strong Interest Inventory Certification
• M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
• B.S. in Sociology, Grand Valley State University

Bio

Jen joined the UMBC Internship and Employment team in September 2018, then in 2023 transitioned to her current role of Program Director for MTIP/MIIC. Previously, she was a career specialist at the University of Baltimore, and prior to that, she spent three years supporting academic and career success at Harford Community College. Jen began her career as a case manager working with youth transitioning out of the foster care system.

Britney brings over 10 years of experience in higher education, program development, leadership development, and relationship building to UMBC. She has a passion for program management and driving strategic initiatives to improve student retention and engagement. Prior to UMBC, Britney worked at the University of Richmond. She served in several roles in Student Activities and the Diversity & Inclusion department at Stevenson University. She looks forward to contributing to the success and growth of the Maryland Technology Internship Program.

Primary Duties

• Oversee Maryland Technology Internship Program
• Review and verify MTIP applications & eligibility
• Liaise with Maryland based employers and state and local agencies
• Oversee MTIP LinkedIn
• Manage marketing budget
• Visit prospective employers and evaluate opportunities for funding
• Develop & facilitate orientation, training, and onboarding.
• Tracking program data

Degrees

• M.A  in Social Science, Hollins University
• M.A. in Coaching & Athletic Administration, Concordia University Irvine
• B.A. in Psychology, Hollins University