Career Services

Staff Listing

Jim Desrochers

Jim Desrochers

  • Director, Employer Relations

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with employers to develop creative ways to connect with students
  • Liason to the Corporate Council
Melissa Michaelson

Melissa Michaelson

  • Assistant Director, Career Development and Education

Responsibilities

  • Leads efforts in delivering, growing, and enhancing our career development and career education initiatives across the University
  • Advises students, alumni, and prospective students in career exploration, development, and job search skills and strategies
Liz Fujita

Liz Fujita

  • Assistant Director, Academic and Career Integration

Responsibilities

  • Engages with academic units to initiate collaborative partnerships 
  • Aligns department and college-level learning outcomes and career readiness competencies
  • Supports departmental events and operations
Alison Tuovila

Alison Tuovila

  • Administrative Aide

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates office operations
  • Supports the directors and managers
Jill Patterson

Jill Patterson

  • Manager, Career and Employer Events

Responsibilities

  • Manages Career Fair, Career Fest, and other career and employer events
  • Manages Career Services materials and equipment
Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson

  • Manager, Advising and Cooperative Education

Responsibilities

  • Advises students, alumni, and prospective students in career exploration, development, and job search skills and strategies
  • Coordinates the Cooperative Education Program
  • Instructs the Co-op course
Ryan Thompson

Ryan Thompson

  • Manager, Strategic Content and Social Media

Responsibilities

  • Develops content strategies
  • Manages social media accounts
Stefanie Sidortsova

Stefanie Sidortsova

  • Manager, Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

  • Manages external communication strategy
  • Develops and deploys press releases in collaboration with University Marketing and Communications
Cody Kangas

Cody Kangas

  • Executive Director, Career Services

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership to Career Services staff
  • Collaborates with partner organizations and the campus community