Meet the Team

My role is to lead strategy, planning, and development for the center, and to collaborate widely with other campus partners, faculty, alumni, parents and employers on developing career resources and transformational opportunities for students. I work especially closely with the Loeb Center Advisory Council and other key supporters of the Center’s development.

Previously, I managed executive education programs for mid-career and senior executives, and oversaw career development and employer relations for real estate development students, both at Columbia University. I received a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.

I moved to the Pioneer Valley from Brooklyn with my husband and young son in 2014. In my down time, I like to hike, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Western Massachusetts, and keep up with The New York Times and New Yorker magazine.

From my student days at Amherst, I’ve had a deep passion to reflect, explore, experience, and work to promote healing and the health of people and communities. What’s the real meaning of health, of healing? What makes for a healthy community, and how can we make a difference? For those who are interested in any health profession, we offer many ways to explore and pursue your aspirations, and to put into practice your ideals. What steps does one take to make these aspirations come alive? I am here to stimulate such conversation and help you in your journey.

At Amherst, I majored in religion, led the Amherst Amigos, and helped found the Amherst ABC Program.  My medical and public health school education (Rochester and North Carolina) led me to a multifaceted in pediatrics, public service, public health, teaching, and mentoring. I strive to inspire a new generation of health professionals.

As the founding director of the Careers in Arts and Communication program, I will work to expand the Amherst portfolio of experiential learning, internship, and job opportunities in a broad range of professions, including (but not limited to): visual/performing/literary arts, arts administration, art education, curation and museums, marketing, publishing, advertising, public relations, and media. I’m a first-generation college student and a first-generation American who is invested in connecting students from all backgrounds to leadership and learning opportunities. Through our work together, I aim to help students identify their big picture ambitions, set meaningful personal and professional goals, and design career pathways that combine rigor, creativity and curiosity.

I received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and returned to western Massachusetts after a decade of work as a freelance arts and culture writer and leader of community-based arts organizations. I hold an M.A. in Arts Administration from Columbia University Teachers College and, most recently, spent seven years at Hampshire College, where I served as the director of two interdisciplinary arts programs.

As the Communications Manager of the Loeb Center, it is my goal to ensure that all students can access Loeb Center information, events, and announcements. I collaborate with the Loeb Center staff and other members to strategically develop a wide range of digital and print projects. I am always searching for more creative, efficient, and effective ways to communicate. Contact me if you would like to work together on any projects. Also, follow us on Instagram.

As the program director for the Traub Careers in Business and Finance Program, I work with students and alumni pursuing careers in finance, consulting, business, and entrepreneurship. In this role, I coach, advise, and prepare students to apply their liberal arts education to a wide range of roles in business, finance, and consulting. I also work with alumni and employers to increase internship and full time job opportunities and create programs and experiential learning opportunities for students.

I bring more than 20 years’ experience in business and the financial services industry.  Most recently I worked at BNP Paribas as a Managing Director in Global Equities and Commodity Derivatives (“GECD”) leading teams in New York, London and Hong Kong.  Prior to BNP Paribas, I was a Principal at Banc of America Securities.  I started my career at Arthur Andersen as a tax consultant.  I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) at The University of Texas at Austin.

At the Loeb Center, I work closely with employers, alumni, and graduate admissions contacts to develop mutually-beneficial networks and cultivate meaningful opportunities and events for Amherst students.

Before coming to Amherst College, I held conference planning and project management roles at Pearson Education, New York Law School, and Random House Publishing Group. I hold a master’s degree in Publication Management from Drexel University in addition to my bachelor’s in English/Communications from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

I grew up in western Massachusetts and have enjoyed returning to my roots after a 10-year stint in Philadelphia and New York City. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading and writing fiction, honing my cooking skills, and dabbling in various creative arts.

As the Associate Director for Employer and Alumni Engagement, I cultivate new relationships and connections with organizations, alumni, parents, and other friends of the college to increase and expand the number of quality internship and job opportunities for Amherst students. Working collaboratively with on-campus partners, I Identify and promote relationships with employers who foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and value a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum. Through initiatives such as ‘Hire a Mammoth’ and the ‘Alumni-in-Residence Program’ I grow associations with alumni and corporations into tangible opportunities that enable students and recent graduates to access and navigate the world of work.

I earned my B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from George Mason University, and have lived all over the country including Texas, California, and Virginia. I have 15 years of experience working in academic and student services for private institutions including Northeastern University, Boston University and Bentley University. In the Fall of 2022, my family decided to accept an opportunity to relocate to beautiful Western Massachusetts and join the Amherst College family! We look forward to raising our young sons and Labrador in the Pioneer Valley.

I welcome you to connect with me on LinkedIn! 

As the director of the Careers in Science and Technology program, I work with faculty, staff and students to identify and serve the needs of Amherst students and alumni as they prepare for the next step of their academic and professional careers. Together with my colleagues, I am working to forge new collaborations with workforce partners in the science and technology fields and expose students to possible career opportunities across the spectrum of STEM.

I received a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. After completing my undergraduate degree, I spent a year as part of Northeastern University’s East/West Marine Biology Program (now the Three Seas Program) exploring a wide variety of topics related to the ocean realm. I earned a doctorate in Marine Biology and Fisheries from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science for my research examining the interactive effects of water flow rate, light level, and ocean acidification on the survival and growth of cnidarians. Prior to coming to Amherst, I spent six and a half years at Miami Dade College as a coordinator and then director of various STEM grants aimed at assisting underrepresented students in their pursuit of degrees in these fields. Through my grant work and in my role as an adjunct professor, I found a true passion for helping students find their path and assisting them in discovering opportunities for growth and learning.

In my free time, I enjoy singing, baking delicious treats, and dancing (anything from waltz to salsa and everything in between).

I provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of the major operational areas of the Center including; the on-campus recruitment program, technology, fiscal and talent management, event logistics, communications, data and reporting, and support staff functions. I oversee strategic planning/development and process improvement to support the long-range vision and infrastructure that allows the Loeb Center and its staff to achieve its key objectives and goals. In my capacity leading the center’s employer relations team, I am responsible for employer engagement strategy for early career opportunities and broadly coordinate alumni and parent engagement across multiple programs and initiatives. A creative thinker by nature, my goal is to innovate and expand employer and alumni relations facilitating access to premier career opportunities for our students across all interests and disciplines.

Before finding a home here at Amherst College, I had a rewarding career at Pearson Education. My work there focused on recruitment, strategic innovation, communication strategies, and project development.

Outside of work, I enjoy cheering on the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins, cooking, and spending time with my amazing family and friends.

As the Assistant Director for Data Analytics and Operations, my goal is to use data analytics to drive strategic decision-making, objectives and goals, particularly around diversity, equity and inclusion. By sourcing, analyzing and reporting on data, my goal is to deliver insights to the leadership team as well as to provide support to the larger Loeb Center team. As part of the Operations team, I also manage and support multiple business operations including the implementation of Loeb Center platforms and resources.

Prior to joining the Operations team, I was part of the Internship Programs here at the Loeb Center. In this role, I provided logistical and operational support to the Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program. I received my B.A. in Spanish and M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with my family.

By leading career exploration and generating opportunities for Amherst students in the government and nonprofit sectors, I hope to instill a commitment to public service and deep community engagement for students with an interest in the respective fields. My fifteen plus years of theoretical and practical experience in the impact space lays the foundation for student career advising in local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as in 501(c)(3)’s, think tanks, foundations, and grantmaking institutions.

I received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from George Mason University, after which I worked at various D.C. non-profits (AARP, APA), before securing a master’s degree in Urban Policy and Administration from Brooklyn College, where I founded a non-for-profit organization that advocated for young adults after the 2008 recession. In New York, I worked for a state senator, in city housing, at the Brooklyn Public Library, and in myriad workforce development programs. I also delved into public and private sustainability consulting.

In my spare time, I like to travel, reflect, and try to understand geopolitical puzzles.

As the Event and Programming Coordinator at the Loeb Center, I manage logistics for a multitude of career exploration events and learning opportunities, including workshops, panel discussions, alumni programs, and employer recruiting events. I work with several departments across campus to coordinate catering, room reservations, facilities, and technology needs. In this role, data integrity is critical to ensure that all center offerings are communicated effectively through Amherst College promotional channels as well as to support the analytics that inform decision-making at the center.

Prior to joining the Loeb Center, I managed events for over 20 years—as the Education Administrator and Facility Rental Manager at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and as a Conference Manager at Lesley University. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing yoga, spending time with my family, honing my DIY skills on our 1850s farmhouse, and chasing our backyard chickens.

As the Administrative Associate, I will be the first point of contact for students, employers, and everyone in between when they enter the Loeb Center. My goal is to provide a welcoming and warm environment during what might be a stressful time in a student’s life.

I have an A.S. in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics from Holyoke Community College, which fuels my interest in learning more about the cybersecurity field. In the future, I hope to further my education in the cybersecurity sector.

Out of work, I have a myriad of hobbies. I enjoy reading fiction books geared toward the fantasy, romance, and murder mystery genres. I also enjoy playing video games on multiple gaming platforms, knitting scarves and cowls, and building mechanical keyboards. I have learned many skills through my varied hobbies, including soldering!

I am excited to be part of the Amherst College community and to grow professionally and personally with the Loeb Center team.

I am passionate about cultivating effective and caring teachers, creative collaborations among diverse partners, and helping learners realize the educational value in exploring beyond their comfort levels. Through the generosity of Chuck Lewis ’64 and Penny Sebring, Ph.D., I serve as the principal resource for Amherst College students and alumni considering and planning careers in education, including teaching, administration, research, technology, and policy.  Through seminars, treks, advising, and internships, I also work with the selective Ed Pros Fellowship students. Previous contributions include creating a leadership development program at The College of Charleston, developing a global teaching program at Washington College, and launching an innovative engineering course for NASA. I have been researching experiential learning since the early 1990’s, and place-based learning since 2001. Ongoing work with the National Park Service involves the preparation of teachers and informal educators with place-based pedagogies and curricula within K-16 learning environments.

As the Program Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program, I provide comprehensive support before, during and after internship experiences, supporting students through the intentional design and implementation of our flagship internship program. I have a student-centered, strengths-based approach to advising and believe that every experiential learning opportunity can provide value towards our life and career journeys. Through one-on-one advising, workshops, community events, visioning and reflecting, I primarily work with first years and sophomores to make meaning through the internship process.

I’ve worked at Amherst since September 2019 and especially love spending time at Frost, Book + Plow and the Mead. Previously, I worked as Assistant Director for Career Development and Academic Advisor at California College of the Arts in San Francisco, California. My practice as an artist is place-based, community minded and focuses on themes of sustainability, equity, embodied learning, healing and belonging. I received a BA from Bennington College and an MFA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

I’m an avid home cook, reader, writer and am curious about just about everything.

Working closely with the Health Professions Advisor, I support students and young alumni throughout their time at Amherst as they consider or pursue health-related career paths. This includes, among other things, managing the application process for those applying to medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant, public health, or other graduate schools. I also support the various pre-health student organizations, and help to coordinate events and programming of interest to the pre-health community at Amherst. I’m particularly interested in the medical humanities and the insights into health, illness, the body, and the mind made possible by interdisciplinary approaches.

I graduated from Mount Holyoke College with an academic focus in twentieth-century American literature and received an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. Prior to coming to Amherst, I worked as a copyeditor, bookseller, and on a women-run, organic vegetable farm; outside of work, you’ll find me continuing to do much of the same.

My role at the Loeb Center is to advise students with a variety of interests, experiences and backgrounds on how to begin their career exploration through internships, especially through the Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program (formerly Amherst Select).  Specifically, I coach students on how to apply and prepare for internships and I engage with employer partners to promote and develop meaningful internship opportunities for Amherst students.

Before coming to Amherst College, I worked at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, for five years as first Special Assistant to the President and finally the Dean of the Work Program.  It was there that I discovered my passion for advising and supporting students during their transition to the next exciting phase of their lives post-graduation.

I am a Tar Heel, born and bred, and received my B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  I received my Masters in Public Policy from Duke University.

Outside of work, I love reading, doing anything that requires creativity (writing, arts & crafts, etc.) and discovering new adventures every day.  I am incredibly excited to work at Amherst and to explore all that Western Massachusetts has to offer.