Meet the Team

I lead the Business Administrative Services team with providing vision, strategy, and support in the areas of finance, human resources, facility/operations, and general administrative functions. Our strategic focus areas include: Operational Excellence, Financial Stewardship, Strategic Communication, and Business Process Improvement.

I manage the fiscal and accounting functions for the Career Connections Center.

I support the Career Connections Center full time and student staff through human resources and administrative functions. Another large part of my role is the coordination of special departmental events and meeting planning for our staff and visitors to the Career Connections Center.

I provide necessary assistance in the areas of facility management, administrative functions and ensure front-line support with first impressions with our stakeholders.

I oversee the Operations and Engagement Team, champion the center's experience areas of on-campus employment and study abroad, serve as a liaison to Division of Student Affairs IT, Marketing and Assessment, and oversee the center's data strategy.

I manage Gator CareerLink system, lead the C3 Data Strategy, and support C3 staff in reporting and promotions.

In my current role, I help promote the Career Connections Center by developing and implementing strategic marketing and branding strategies. I help C3 reach their goals using digital channels and traditional platforms.

I lead the center's globalization efforts and paraprofessional training and development as well as serve as a liaison to strategic partners aiding in the career development of underrepresented student populations and alumni.

I lead the “student experience of career services” charge for the career center and university. I provide the vision and strategy for all career development initiatives that involve students transitioning into the university. In addition, I lead the Career Engagment team that supports all student programming in the center.

I supervise the Career Ambassadors, oversee Express Drop-In, Resume/LinkedIn Labs, Adulting 101, the outreach database, career planning, and present workshops.

As part of my role on the Career Engagement Team, I oversee the CliftonStrengths initiative in the C3, the Majors & Minors Fair hosted every fall and the Career Speakers Bureau series. I am also responsible for coaching students in one-one-one Career Planning, providing support with outreach presentation and Express Drop-in Services and building relationships with campus partners. Additionally, I currently supervise the Career Engagement team's graduate student from the Student Personnel in Higher Education (SPHE) Graduate Program.

I assist with career planning and Career Connections Labs.

I lead the Defined Programs team, made up of embedded liaisons in various colleges. I also develop and lead the initiative for industry engagement across the University.

I provide vision and strategy for all career development initiatives that involve students transitioning out of the university, and their transformation from student to professional. I leads the interdisciplinary programs team and support all student programming taking place within the colleges and departments that host our Career Coaches.

I cultivate relationships between College of Journalism and Communications students, faculty and staff, and employer partners. My goal is for all CJC students to achieve their career aims through providing engaging outreach, education, and support.

In my role at the Career Connections Center, I support students in the College of Education through career planning appointments, outreach, and customized career resources. I also support EduGators by connecting them to employers and career opportunities.

I support the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering through engagement with faculty/staff, students, and employers. I conduct individual career planning appointments, customized outreach, and collaborate with employers on recruiting Gators.

I primarily serve the College of Public Health and Health Professions by providing customized career services to students. I work closely with faculty and staff in the college, and I engage with industry professionals to ensure students have meaningful career experiences.

I lead the strategic planning for the Recruitment Relations team and provide direction for center-wide employer engagement.

I oversee the implementation of Career Fairs hosted by the Career Connections Center, as well as support relationships with employers recruiting on campus.

My role as Recruitment Relations Specialist entails maintaining relationships with recruiters and helping them access the UF talent that they are searching for.