About Us
Based centrally on the 5th floor of the Duncan Student Center, our staff is a team of professionals who serve:
- every undergraduate student studying any major and pursuing any career path
- master’s and doctoral students enrolled in Graduate School-affiliated programs
Our Mission
We prepare students for lifelong career readiness by guiding them to discern, pursue, and achieve career goals that align with their values, interests, and skills.
Our Vision
We aspire to unite the Notre Dame community to inspire and prepare every student to pursue a life of impact and purpose.
Meet Our Staff
Our undergraduate career counselors are located in the 504 suite at the south end of Duncan Student Center.
Schedule a career counseling appointment
Our team also includes staff who manage our interview rooms, coordinate events, work with employers, and connect with alumni.
Career Counselors for Undergraduate Students (by College)
Assistant Director/Consultant (currently vacant)
Assistant Director
College of ScienceConsultant/Assistant Director (currently vacant)
Assistant Director
Global Affairs, Architecture, International StudentsKaren Manier
Assistant Director
College of Arts and Letters
kmanier@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileRay Vander Heyden
Assistant Director
Mendoza College of Business
rvanderh@nd.edu
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Industry-Focused Career Counselors
Sara Iannone
Assistant Director
Consulting and Data Analytics
siannone@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileRyan Patrick
Assistant Director
Government, Policy, and Law Careers
rpatrick@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileBob Rischard
Assistant Director
Investment Banking, Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Private Wealth Management
rrischar@nd.edu
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Administration and Strategy
Administration
Ryan Willerton
Associate Vice President for Career and Professional Development
willerton@nd.edu
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Strategic Initiatives
Kara Brennan
Regional Engagement Associate
Special Projects
kbrenna5@nd.eduMarcus Cox
Special Projects Coordinator
mcox6@nd.eduProgram Director (currently vacant)
Program Director, Strategic Projects
Associate Director (currently vacant)
Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships
Brianna Densmore
Project Coordinator
Anhtuan Doventry
Regional Engagement Associate
Special Projects
ado2@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileShawn Freehling
Marketing, Communication, and Design Program Manager
sfreehli@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileMonica Laidig
Program Director, Student International Business Council
mlaidig@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileKate Moody
Strategic Analyst
kmoody@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileMarcy Oleck
Project Coordinator
Operations and Event Services
Operations and Event Services
Mary Andersen
Associate Director, Operations and Event Services
574-631-2964
mander24@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileBrenda Harley
Guest Services Coordinator
bharley@nd.eduJamie Thomson
Interview Center and Event Services Manager
jthomso2@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileOlivia Walz
Guest Services Coordinator
574-631-5200
owalz@nd.edu
Employer and Regional Engagement
Employer Engagement
Grace Deitsch
Employer Engagement Specialist
Science / Technology / Engineering / Math / Healthcare / Research
gdeitsch@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileAlyssandra Howe
Employer Engagement Specialist
Accounting / Consulting / Govt / Policy / Analytics / Marketing / Arts / Sports / Education / Nonprofit
574-631-9915
ahowe@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileZach Howman
Employer Engagement Specialist
Business / Finance / Sales / Real Estate / Retail / Startups / Actuarial / Insurance
zhowman@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileDJ Washington
Director, Employer and Regional Engagement
washington@nd.edu
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Regional Engagement
Patrick Collins
Regional Engagement Associate
New York City
pcollin5@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileAllison Gagnon
Regional Engagement Manager
Northern California
allisongagnon@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileDorothy Kozak
Regional Engagement Associate
Southern California
dkozak@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileJo Anne Nasti
Regional Engagement Associate
Houston
jnasti@nd.edu
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Graduate Career Services
Career Consultants for Master's and PhD Students
Ryan Kristofek
Graduate Career Consultant
College of Science
rkristof@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileThomas Meyers
Graduate Career Consultant
College of Arts and Letters
tmeyers2@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileErik Oswald
Graduate Career Consultant
Professional Master Programs
eoswald@nd.edu
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Strategic Affiliates
Campus Partners
Ross Higginbotham
Career Director
Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate
rhiggin2@nd.edu
LinkedIn ProfileJared Mrozinske
Career Program Director
College of Arts and Letters
jmrozins@nd.edu
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