Cornell Career Network Staff
These professional staff members from multiple Career Development offices across campus are part of the Cornell Career Network.
Listed alphabetically by first name.
Alex Kamphorst
Career Development Associate (College of Arts & Sciences)
Amanda Gonzalez
Associate Director (College of Human Ecology)
Angela Shurtleff
Employer Connections Specialist (ILR School)
Angela is the Employer Connections Specialist at Cornell University’s ILR School and serves as a primary point of contact for organizations interested in connecting with ILR undergraduate and graduate students.
She works closely with employers to guide them through a range of recruiting opportunities, from career fairs and info sessions to tailored outreach strategies. She aims to make the process straightforward and collaborative to each organization’s goals. With a focus on relationship-building and practical solutions, she is dedicated to creating meaningful engagement that benefits both students and employers.
She takes a thoughtful approach to understanding each organization’s culture and hiring needs, helping translate those into opportunities that resonate with students. Whether an employer is new to ILR or a long-time partner, Angela is available to offer support and insight every step of the way.
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic| Connectedness | Adaptability | Developer | Intellection
Anita Scheible
Career Services Advisor (MPS Information Science Only)
Annika Lachnor
Career and E3 Development Associate (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences)
I graduated from CALS in 2022 with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Leadership. My career has included roles in higher education and the agricultural industry. Outside of work, I coach rugby and enjoy spending time with my family.
Anu Lyons
Director (ILR School)
I’ve had the privilege of working with ILR students and alumni for more than decades. Prior to ILR, I worked in residence life including serving as an RHD in Donlon Hall, where I am currently a Community Fellow. I studied Psychology and Organizational Behavior at SUNY Geneseo, and then completed a Master’s in Education at Alfred University. I love working with students and helping them discover their strengths, interests, and what they want to do with the ILR degree. When asked what I do for a living, I say that I work with young people who are destined for greatness and don’t know it yet. I was born and raised in India and then lived in Queens, NY and Monroe, NY before going to college in Western NY. college. My two daughters are rising seniors, one at the local high school, and the other at Cornell’s Nolan School’ 26. In my spare time, I enjoy perfecting my skills at a local pottery studio, socializing with friends and family, and watching various binge-worthy streaming shows.
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Communication | Significance | Woo | Responsibility | Restorative
Benjamin Drew
Career Services Coordinator (ILR School)
ILR has been my home for nearly three years now. As an Ithaca local and a graduate of Dryden and Morrisville and having worked just about every job under the sun, I bring a blend of experiences that gives me a more nuanced view of careers and the job market.
What drives me most is helping people, and my door is always open if you ever need anything. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me with my dog, playing Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, or whatever board game is on the table, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
You can usually find me in Ives 201—feel free to stop by and say hi!
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Developer | Adaptability | Empathy | Includer | Positivity
Cassidy Rourke
Assistant Director of Career Development (SC Johnson College of Business)
Originally from Michigan, Cassidy received her B.S. in Sports Management with a minor in Communications from Western Michigan University and after moving to New York in 2018, she graduated from Elmira College with her M.S. in General Management. During the Spring of 2022, she began working at Cornell in the Central Career Services office as part of the Employer Relations Team. She joined the SC Johnson College of Business Career Development Center in Summer of 2024 as an Assistant Director. With more than two years of experience working closely with employers seeking to recruit Cornell students, she offers extensive knowledge in recruiting, interviewing, and industry trends, enhancing the support provided to students during appointments and workshops. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing volleyball and spending time with kitties, Puffin and Elmer.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Strengths: Communication, Excitement, Positivity, Empathy, Understanding
Chase Hudson
Information and Research Manager (SC Johnson College of Business)
Chase grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Business Information Technology and a BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management. In the fall of 2022, after working as a consultant in the corporate world, she took on the role of Data and Reporting Analyst for the SC Johnson College of Business Career Management Center. As the team’s data guru, Chase is responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and management of student outcome data. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for data-driven insights, she provides accurate and comprehensive reports to the College’s leadership team as well as external organizations, including ranking companies. Additionally, Chase ensures that aggregated student outcome data is accessible to current students, empowering them to make informed decisions in their own career journeys. In her free time, you’ll find Chase in the kitchen baking or spending time outdoors with her two pups, Bear and Koda.
Cody Duncan
Assistant Director (Health Professions Advising Center)
Cody (he/him) joined the Health Professions Advising Center after eight years of supporting students as the Pre-Medical Committee Coordinator and as a Health Professions Advisor at Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. In these roles, he was enthusiastic about helping students reflect on their values and strengths to strengthen their applications to professional schools. As a first-generation student, Cody is deeply committed to helping others navigate the complexities of higher education. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, learning new languages, exploring cultures through travel and food, and repairing forgotten things.
Colleen McLinn
Associate Dean for Professional Development (Graduate School)
Colleen McLinn serves as the Associate Dean for Professional Development at Cornell University Graduate School. In this capacity, she serves as a member of the Graduate School’s Senior Leadership Team and supervises the programs of the Office of Career and Professional Development, including Pathways to Success professional development workshops, and Future Faculty and Academic Careers and Careers Beyond Academia programs and services. Collectively, these offices support career exploration and skill development for the nearly 5000 research degree students (doctoral and research master’s) enrolled within the Graduate School, with many workshops also being open to Cornell University postdoctoral scholars. Dr. McLinn was the founding director of Future Faculty and Academic Careers programs at the Graduate School, and her workshop and consultation programs prepare interested graduate students and postdocs for successful academic careers through development of teaching, presentation, and research mentorship skills. She is the institutional co-lead on several national initiatives, including managing Cornell’s participation in the North American Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network. She contributes to leadership of Cornell’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition and Faculty Advancing Inclusive Mentoring (FAIM) resource center, and partners with the wider Cornell Career Network on programs and services for graduate students. Dr. McLinn received a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from University of Minnesota.
Book with Colleen if you are:
- A current PhD student seeking advising, application material review, or interview practice for a postdoctoral or faculty job search
- A current research master’s student interested in professional development advice or review of your academic CV
- Looking to develop skills in teaching, research mentoring, and communication for an academic career
Craig Jones
Career Advisor (Engineering)
Cynthia Saunders-Cheatham
Associate Dean of Career Management (SC Johnson College of Business)
Dan McSweeney
Associate Director of Employer Relations (SC Johnson College of Business)
Deanne Maxwell
Senior Associate Director (College of Human Ecology)
Diane Miller
Associate Director of Career Development (College of Arts & Sciences)
Eva Egeghy
Labor & Advocacy Assistant
College: Industrial & Labor Relations
Graduation Year: 2025
Hi! I’m Eva, I’m a senior, and I’m from Durham, North Carolina! I plan to go into labor organizing and/or policy post-grad. I have worked for SEIU, AFT, and the Writer’s Guild of America (where I designed my own Winter EXPLORE internship!) I was a Buffalo High Road Fellow and a member of the 2024 Vietnam Engaged Learning Cohort and can help with applications to these and similar programs. A fun fact about me is that I am in a comedy group on campus!
Gavin Mosley
Lecturer; Interim Advisor for Student and Career Services
An alumnus of the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University, Gavin Mosley is a Lecturer within the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy teaching courses on Environmental & Sustainability Policy, Careers in Public Policy and Comparative Environmental Policy. Gavin recently took on the additional role of Interim Career Coach within the Brooks School of Public Policy providing career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students studying Public Policy at Cornell as well as for students participating in the university’s DC Connect program in Washington DC. Gavin’s career spans nearly fifteen years in the fields of education, legislative affairs, government relations and policy consulting as well as ad hoc work leading nonprofits and advising start-ups. An alumnus of Teach for America, Gavin holds degrees from Cornell as well as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Middle Tennessee State University.
Heidi Morton
M.Eng. Career Coordinator (All M.Eng. Students)
Helen Chandler
Assistant Director, Engineering & Tech Careers
A North Carolina native, Helen got her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Shortly after graduating from UNC, she moved to Charlottesville, Virginia and began working at the University of Virginia Career Center, where she realized her passion for student affairs. She then completed her M.Ed. in Higher Education at UVA and worked as the Student Services Coordinator for the Higher Education Graduate Programs from which she had just graduated. Working with the Higher Education students solidified her desire to advise students as they find their interests, talents, and paths forward, and in the Summer of 2018, she joined the Engineering Career Center as an Assistant Director.
CliftonStrengths: empathy, consistency, connectedness, adaptability, harmony
Liaisons: Sorority and Fraternity Life
Specialties and Interests
Tech careersEngineering careersJackie Doyle
Managing Director of Career Management and Employer Relations (SC Johnson College of Business)
Jacob Lehman
Consulting Career Consultant (SC Johnson College of Business)
Jen Micale
Director, M.Eng. Programs Support Services (Engineering)
Jen Maclaughlin
Director of Career Development (College of Arts & Sciences)
Jess Shapiro
Nexus Scholars and Summer Experience Grant Program Manager (College of Arts and Sciences)
Jess Shapiro (she/her/hers) is the Nexus Scholars and Summer Experience Grant Program Manager in the College of Arts & Sciences Career Development office. She is the main contact person for Arts & Sciences students interested in these two programs and manages many of the logistics surrounding both, including recruitment and selection. Jess joined Cornell University in October 2024 after spending over eight years at Ithaca College in residential life, student union operations, and student engagement functions. She is originally from Santa Monica, CA and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology from Boston College followed by a Master of Arts in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her spouse and orange cat, watching movies, attending theater performances, baking, and reading.
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Input, Harmony, Responsibility, Focus, Restorative
Kristina Harrison
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences)
I graduated with an MBA from the University of Ottawa and spent the next 4 years working and traveling overseas in a variety of countries, loving every minute. Since returning I opened a travel business and also a pet apparel business which I still manage in my free time. At Cornell I get to work with students not only on the Career Team by helping with their career goals but also on the International side helping students travel overseas either via internships or study abroad.
Laurel Carney
Program Coordinator (College of Arts & Sciences)
Lisa Jones
Career Services Program Coordinator (Brooks School of Public Policy)
Madelynn Hollis
Assistant Director of Career Development (College of Architecture, Art and Planning)
Madelynn is the Assistant Director of Career Development for Cornell AAP, where she enjoys working with students on career exploration, navigating the job and internship search, and building confidence in their career decisions. She aims to help students feel empowered, motivated, and supported as they shape their own career paths. Prior to Cornell, she worked at Alfred University’s Career Development Center as an Arts Career Counselor and later as Assistant Director of Career Development. She holds a B.A. in History of Art & Architecture from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.A. in History from Binghamton University. Outside of work, Madelynn enjoys going on hikes, knitting, and cooking new recipes.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Maggie Carroll
Recruiting & Marketing Coordinator (SC Johnson College of Business)
Maggie grew up in the Catskill Mountains before graduating from Stony Brook University with her BS in Business Administration and Marketing in 2017. She joined the SC Johnson College of Business Employer Relations Team in July of 2022 as the Recruiting and Marketing Coordinator.
Maggie is responsible for managing all of the working relationships with the college’s many employer partners that come to campus to recruit students from the Nolan School of Hotel Administration and Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. Her employer partners include all in the hospitality, real estate, tourism, food + beverage, restaurant, accounting, consulting and financial services industries. She is also responsible for planning and executing 3 to 4 career fairs and 3 student career exploration treks each year.
When not at work, Maggie can be found spending time with her husband, son and golden retriever, exploring Seneca Lake or curled up reading a good fantasy novel.
Marcia Harding Zeller
Senior Associate Director (ILR School)
I am an introvert who loves people—which is not the oxymoron that it seems! When it was time to head to college, I was a first-gen student and did not know what I wanted to do, and I graduated still not having a clear idea or path. I held several different positions at Cornell that ultimately led me to ILR and OCS. My path has come full circle, and I love my role guiding ILR students as they explore their interests and plan their next steps. It’s a joy to work with ILRies, who arrive with more experience and skill than they usually realize and will have great impact in their chosen areas. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing and growing my knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), coffee chats with friends and family, re-learning Spanish on Duolingo, reading cozy mysteries, and finding the best dark chocolate (candy) and chocolate cakes.
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy | Developer | Restorative | Positivity | Intellection
Marjorie Mosereiff
Graduate Career Exploration Specialist (Graduate School)
Marjorie (MJ) Mosereiff (she/they) is a multifaceted and energizing higher education professional with extensive experience in career advising and coaching, alumni and employer relationship building, and program management. They are enthusiastic about helping students build a professional development toolbox and inspiring them to be more empowered, proactive, and resilient life-long career decision-makers. They are a certified professional coach through the Academy for Creative Coaching and participated in the Successful Strengths Coaching course with Gallup. Marjorie is also passionate about cultivating safe and accessible educational spaces for all students.
Marjorie is the Graduate Career Exploration Specialist with the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Prior to their current role, they worked in the career development units in CALS and AAP. They have a master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies from Cornell University and bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Russian from West Chester University.
Let’s connect if you are:
- A PhD or master’s student in the arts, humanities, or social sciences exploring career options
- Looking for guidance on how to communicate and align your strengths, skills, and values to varied audiences
- Feeling uncertain about your next steps and want support and space to reflect, explore, and plan
Meghan Kilfeather
Assistant Director of Career Development (College of Arts and Sciences)
Melissa Bazley
Assistant Director, Engineering Careers
Throughout her career, Melissa has helped thousands of college students build confidence, make informed decisions, and navigate college with clarity. She combines student‑centered support with strong strategic thinking and program leadership, guiding students to connect their academic choices, experiences, and goals into a plan that feels achievable and aligned with their long‑term direction.
She has led initiatives that improve advising processes, strengthen career readiness, and streamline the student experience, drawing on her strengths in program management and cross‑campus collaboration. Melissa brings a straightforward, supportive style to every conversation and is known for cutting through confusion to help students focus on what truly matters.
Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in international management, a master’s degree focused on college student development, and a master’s in instructional systems technology. Outside of work, she volunteers with organizations focused on education, literacy, and youth development and stays active in professional groups that support learning design and career development.
CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Intellection, Relator, Learner, Responsibility
Liaisons: Cornell Outdoor Education, Dining
Specialties and Interests
Engineering CareersMichelle Gardner
Associate Director (Brooks School of Public Policy)
Mitch Lederman
Career Consultant, MS-Business Analytics (SC Johnson College of Business)
Pam Davis-Acey
Senior Associate Director of Career Management (SC Johnson College of Business)
Pam is a seasoned student services professional/career coach with 25 years of service to Cornell University. As a career coach she works closely with students on their career strategy, interview prep, resume writing, and networking. She previously served as an academic advisor and understands the important role academics can play in developing a student’s career goals. She is a Gallup-certified Strengths coach and certified coach for MBA/University career coaching, and Brain-friendly job searches (The Academies/International Coaching Federation.) Pam studied political science and sociology at Nazareth University in Rochester NY. She is a sports FANATIC, an ally and advocate, and a mom to Matthew. In her free time, she loves cooking (with her son) and listening to podcasts.
Specialties and Interests
Nolan StudentsNikki Wells
Associate Director (Health Professions Advising Center)
Rachael Goodfellow
Director of Health Professions Advising (Health Professions Advising Center)
Rameesha Kazi
Assistant Director (Health Professions Advising Center)
Rameesha Kazi is an Assistant Director in the Health Professions Advising Center, where she supports pre-health students through holistic, strengths-based advising. She brings several years of experience in academic advising, student success, and first-year transition programs, most recently working with pre-nursing and health sciences students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Rameesha is dedicated to helping students build confidence, find clarity, and achieve their academic and professional goals. Outside of work, she enjoys everything coffee and matcha, loves traveling and eating her way through new places, and is always planning her next trip.
Rebecca Salk
Career Services Advisor, MPS Info Science (Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science)
Ryan Anderson
Career Development Associate (College of Arts and Sciences)
Ryan Schreiber
Assistant Director of Career Development (SC Johnson College of Business)
Ryan is a dedicated education service professional with over eight years of experience in the higher education sector. Before joining Cornell, he served as the Director of Career Development at Keystone College, where he led initiatives focused on empowering students through career preparation, skills development, and international opportunities.
Prior to his tenure at Keystone College, Ryan held various roles at Hartwick College, advancing from Global Education and Service Learning Advisor to Senior Career Coach. In these positions, he provided comprehensive career advising, facilitated workshops, and improved employment outcomes for students.
Ryan earned a BA in History with a minor in Political Science from Westminster College and later obtained a Masters degree in Corporate and Community Education from Elmira College. He also gained valuable international experience through a study abroad program at the University of Limerick in Ireland.
Passionate about helping students achieve their educational and professional goals, Ryan thrives on collaboration and enjoys guiding students in translating their skills into future opportunities. In addition to his career services responsibilities, he is actively involved in various professional associations, striving to enhance career development programs for students.
Strengths: Maximizer, Includer, Communication, Analytical, Futuristic
Sabel Bong
Assistant Director (ILR School)
I currently serve as the Assistant Director in the ILR Office of Career Services and I work with both undergraduates and graduate students in the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). My role involves career advising, funding student experiences, and serve on the Cornell Programming Committee. Prior to my role at Cornell, I have over 15 years in academic advising, college admissions, non-profit management and labor union involvement. My credentials include Certified Career Services Provider from National Career Development Association (NCDA), MS in Education, MA in History, BS in Business Administration.
I serve as the Advisor for the Cornell Pickleball Club and an aspiring motivational/inspirational speaker.
CliftonStrengths: Learner | Context | | Achiever | Intellection
Sam Carney
Director of Career Development (College of Architecture, Art and Planning)
Sam Stafford
Assistant Director of Engaged Learning and Entrepreneurial Exploration (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences)
I am originally from Rochester, NY, but have lived in Ithaca for over 15 years. I received a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from Daemen University in Amherst, NY and a master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Canisius University in Buffalo, NY. Before working within career development, I held professional roles in college residential life, student engagement, and leadership development. I am a highly relational professional that puts students at the heart of my work. I love helping them make meaning of their experiences in order to find their strengths and passions. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time exploring Ithaca with my family, cooking, gardening, crafting, and getting to the beach for vacation.
Sara Goertermiller
Recruiting Assistant (SC Johnson College of Business)
Sarah Day
Program Manager for Professional Development (Graduate School)
Sarah Day is the Professional Development Program Coordinator for the three career-focused initiatives of the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development (Future Faculty and Academic Careers, Careers Beyond Academia, and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies). Since joining the Graduate School in 2021, she has coordinated key academic success and professional development events and series such as the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Pathways to Success Symposium, and Graduate School-wide events like orientation and reunion panels.
Contact Sarah at CareerAndProfDev@cornell.edu or 607-255-6741 for:
- General service questions and workshop requests for the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development.
Sue Austin
Real Estate Career Consultant (SC Johnson College of Business)
Susi Varvayanis
Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia (Graduate School)
Susi Varvayanis is Executive Director of Cornell Graduate School’s Careers Beyond Academia initiative. After many years in research, as well as managing a core facility, Varvayanis pivoted toward workforce/business development and entrepreneurial support. She has research administration experience in the U.S.and abroad, serves as a global mentor and as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed publications. Her current research involves experiential learning in graduate education to ensure alignment of skills, experiences, and aspirations with employer needs without contributing to the length of time needed to complete a degree. In her current role, Susi enjoys customizing and conducting experiential workshops on professional development to hone skills in research communication, career readiness, and job search strategies.
Book with Susi if you are:
- A current PhD or research master’s student looking to rule in or out various career options
- Interested in gaining professional experience during the PhD or discussing doctoral career outcomes data
- Wondering what transferrable skills you should develop while completing a research degree
Taylor Larkin
Program Coordinator (Health Professions Advising Center)
