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Jennifer is the Coordinator for the Cooperative Education and career counselor. Jennifer also serves as liaison to the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS). Prior to coming to Mason, she worked as a Career Center Advisor at the University of Maryland's Career Center. She received her bachelor's degree from Allegheny College in Political Science and her master's degree (MA) in Higher Education Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. Jennifer enjoys the opportunity to work with such a diverse student body at George Mason. ~ James Barricelli ~ James works to cultivate employer relationships, expand employment opportunities for students/alumni, and facilitate employer participation in Career Services programs. He received his bachelor's degree from Utica College in History and Liberal Studies and his master's degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Student Affairs in Higher Education. Having recently joined the Career Services team at Mason, James looks forward to becoming involved in the campus and surrounding community. ~ Dave Bauer ~ As a Special Projects Consultant, Dave helps academic departments identify their core skills from an external perspective and then develop relationships with external (non-Mason) organizations that share a common interest. Additional career opportunities for students are one of the potential benefits for expanding such relationships. Dave recently retired from IBM where he worked on a variety of information technology and relationship building activities. He lives in the City of Fairfax with his wife and three sons. His other interests involve youth sports and recreation for which he is actively involved within the City of Fairfax and at Fairfax High School. ~ Tory Bustard ~ Tory Bustard is the Assistant Director for Career Resources and Information Systems. She oversees the Career Library, is involved in the development of Career Services' website and serves as a liaison to New Century College and Disability Support Services. She likes working at George Mason University because it is so wonderfully diverse and enjoys working in an environment where learning is the main focus. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling and working on arts and craft projects. Tory has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Hiram College and a Masters of Science in Human Resource Development from the School of Public Affairs at The American University. She also has done additional graduate study in counseling and in statistics. ~ Bernadette Davey ~ Bernadette works part time as events coordinator, in particular organizing the two annual Job &Internship Fairs at George Mason. She holds a law license from New York State and an MBA from Columbia University, New York. Born in Northern Ireland but settled for many years in the United States, she has three children. She came to Mason from a varied community and volunteer service background in the local area. She enjoys the dynamic working environment on campus and particularly likes the interaction with such a diverse body of staff and students. ~ Ken Guerrant, M.Ed. ~ Ken earned a BS degree in Human Services from Metropolitan State College of Denver, Colorado, and a M.Ed. degree in Counseling with a concentration in Higher Education Counseling from George Mason University. Ken is the Career Services liaison to the Office of Housing and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Ken has worked in the counseling field for over 25 years and believes that learning and personal development is a lifelong process. Ken enjoys helping students discover their talents, strengths, and interests. He has served as an instructor at the Colorado Outward Bound School, teaching wilderness travel and mountaineering courses, and currently teaches canoeing and kayaking courses at Mason. Ken is an American Canoe Association Whitewater Canoe Instructor Trainer Educator, and a member of the university's Recreation, Health & Tourism Adventure Course Development Committee. He serves as the faculty advisor for Mason East Peak Adventure Sports student organization. ~ Elizabeth Heyerdahl ~ Elizabeth is the On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator. She has been with Career Services for six years. Before coming to George Mason, she worked in the association industry for more than 10 years. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in government and politics. ~ Ralph Lattanzio ~ Ralph Lattanzio is working through the ExxonMobil Foundation filling two roles for Mason. He is both "Employer in Residence" and Affiliate Professor of the University 400 "Transitions to Work" class. Seniors nearing graduation can take advantage of the University 400 class preparing for your "First Professional Career Step" or for those seeking the first career experience. He has received outstanding comments and ratings from his University 400 graduates and has prepared over 100 students to gain employment in significant entry level positions in the Washington DC area. Students looking to schedule appointments with Ralph should first speak with their assigned career advisor. Ralph held numerous Human Resource positions with Mobil for 18 years and 5 years post merger with ExxonMobil. In his most recent assignments he served as the Global Human Resources Director for Information Technology and later the Director of Global Recruiting. Ralph has extensive knowledge in Recruiting Strategies, Career Development models, Competency Development, Leadership Development, Change Management and Behavior Invent Interview processes. Ralph has his BA in Economics from Pittsburgh, MS in Human Resources from West Virginia and has done post graduate work at Cornell, Harvard and Michigan. ~ Julie (Kaplan) Lubochinski ~ Julie is a career counselor who holds a master's degree in Counseling from George Washington University and a bachelor's in Psychology from Penn State. Prior to coming to Mason, she worked in the Counseling and Career Center at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. Julie also has a background in human resources and worked at a financial services company in San Francisco before returning to the DC area to pursue her graduate degree. Julie enjoys being able to support George Mason students with their career development. ~
Catherine A. McCormick ~ Catherine is the Assistant Director for Career Development in University Career Services and a Career Counselor. She has held Career Counseling and Advising positions at several other universities and has counseled and advised graduate students in their pursuit of career-related academic programs at Mason and in other settings. She holds a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on adult career development from George Mason University, a MA in Counseling from Gallaudet University, and a BA In Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has taught Career and Educational Counseling as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Education and assisted on a Department of Labor contract related to web-based career information. Her professional affiliations include National Career Development Association, American Counseling Association and Metropoliton Area Career/Life Planning Network (MAC/LPN). ~ Ann Mills, MAIS ~ Ann Mills has worked in the field of career development for 15 years. She enjoys working with undergraduate students, helping them discover the major and career options available to them. Ann is the coordinator for University 400, a one credit course for seniors transitioning from college to either the workplace or graduate school. Before coming to Mason, Ann worked in the Federal government and the outplacement industry where she facilitated workshops for and coached clients, experiencing career transition issues like job loss and retirement. Ann received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Government. She also has a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) from George Mason University. In 2004, Ann completed her certification as a Global Career Development Facilitator. She is on the Board of the Metropolitan Area Career Life Planning Network, and a member of the National Career Development Association. ~ Miwa Omori ~ Miwa started her internship in Career Services during the summer of 2007. She is in the Master's degree program in Community Counseling within the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Department of Counseling/Human & Organizational Studies at The George Washington University. Miwa is from Japan and is excitedly looking forward to interacting with students seeking career counseling at Mason. She received her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education in Japan. Prior to coming to the US she was a librarian at an elementary school in Tokyo. Miwa is interested in career development and seeking to learn about advanced career education in the US ~ Erin Ogburn ~ Erin Ogburn is currently a Senior Recruiter (2005-present) at Kearney & Company, a Certified Public Accounting Firm that specializes in providing accounting, audit, and information technology services to the Federal Government. Erin attended George Mason University and received a BA in Integrative Studies, with concentrations in Communication and Spanish. Go Mason! Later, Erin attended Virginia Tech and received an MA in Education with a focus in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Erin has had the opportunity to gain experience in both corporate recruiting and the career services environment through employment with Booz Allen Hamilton (2000-02), Virginia Tech (2002-04), and James Madison University (2004-05). She is passionate about working with college students and greatly enjoys educating and recruiting college graduates! ~ Gemma Scallon, MS, National Certified Counselor ~ Gemma graduated in May 2006 from Syracuse University (SU) with a Master of Science degree in Student Affairs Counseling. Gemma has had previous career counseling experience as a Graduate Assistant at SU's Career Service Center where she worked with students in a variety of majors. Prior to her graduate studies, Gemma worked in New York City as a Media Buyer and received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Vermont in Community Development and Applied Economics with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Gemma enjoys cooking and traveling and working with students with diverse backgrounds ~ Jane Scott-Jones ~ Jane joined the office as the Front Desk Manager, having worked in the Activities Office of a local high school. ~ Kathy Shifflett ~ Kathy develops and maintains the Career Services' website and administers its server. She enjoys the technical challenges and learning opportunities this position provides. A resident of Fairfax, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, especially when it involves travel. She is a devoted walking companion to her Labrador retriever. ~ Charlotte Strauss, M.Ed., National Certified Counselor ~ Charlotte Strauss is a Career Counselor with over 25 years of experience working in the field of career development. She has worked in a variety of settings, local and federal government agencies, corporations and universities. Charlotte has worked internationally in Europe, Asia and South America. Prior to Mason, she worked as a Career Consultant at The George Washington University. She holds a Masters degree in Urban Education and also received her M.Ed. at Mason in Counseling and Development. Charlotte is a National Certified Counselor. She is a member of the Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers. Charlotte enjoys working with Mason's diverse student population. In her free time she can be seen cheering her 7th grade daughter on the soccer field and basketball court. ~ Janice Sutera, Ph.D., National Certified Counselor ~ Janice has just completed her second year as Director of Career Services. She enjoys working at Mason because she is always learning from our students, faculty, staff and employers. No two work days are really the same. Using technology, data collection/analysis, and building collaborative relationships are key aspects of Janice's efforts. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Personnel Services from University of Maryland, a MA in Student Personnel Work in Higher Education from The Ohio State University and a BA in Psychology from University of Delaware. She has taught Career and Educational Counseling as an adjunct faculty member in Mason's Graduate School of Education. Janice relaxes by attending local theater, cooking/eating, and gardening. She enjoys the company of her family, her husband and three wonderful children including a graduate of Mason, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and a freshman at Mason! ~ Virginia "Ginny" Wheeler, National Certified Counselor ~ Ginny has been a Career Consultant at George Mason for 22 years. She manages the University 200 course "Major/Career Decisions" and teaches one section of that course each semester. She holds an MA and a Professional Diploma in Counseling and Student Personnel Administration from Columbia University, NY. She earned a BA In English from Allegheny College, PA. Ginny has three wonderfully diverse adult children and a grandson who is a sophomore at Radford University. She lives in Reston and enjoys entertaining family and friends, ethnic restaurants, all kinds of music, art and theater. She is a member of the Metropolitan Area Career/Life Planning Network and the National Career Development Association. She considers working with Mason's diverse students to be a continual joy and a privilege. ~ Pat Williams ~ Pat has worked for University Career Services since January 1983. She currently assists with the On Campus Recruiting Program and acts as the Office Manager. ~ Laura Winkler, MA, National Certified Counselor ~ Laura serves as the Career Coordinator at the School of Management's Office of Academic and Career Services and as the liaison to University Career Services. She is pursuing a DA with a concentration in Higher Education Administration and has a MA in Counseling with a concentration in Career Counseling from the University of Maryland. Laura has held career counselor positions at the community college, Federal government, and employment agency settings. She also taught English in Spain for two years. Laura speaks Spanish and greatly enjoys working with George Mason's diverse student population. ~ Debbie Zuiker ~ Debbie has worked for University Career Services since July 2001. She currently works as the Co-op Program Assistant half time. She works with both students and employers interested in the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op).
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