
Cristina (Cris) McDavid
Director
304-696-2248
mcdavidc@marshall.edu
- Ensures that the mission of the unit informs all programs and initiatives and supports the University’s mission and long-term strategic plans for student career development.

Jennifer Brown, M.Ed.
Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Marketing
304-696-3396
jennifer.brown@marshall.edu
- Coordinates on-campus recruiting and student-focused events such as All Majors Career Expos, Pharmacy Career Expo, Physical Therapy Career Expo, Educator Expo, Etiquette Dinners, etc.
- Manages and develops content for the website using WordPress
- Overall department marketing efforts, including social media, website, and event promotion
- Provides student and alumni career coaching

Erin LaFon
Employer Relations Coordinator
304-696-6679
lafone@marshall.edu
- Develops, cultivates, and maintains all employer relationships for the career center
- Liaisons with faculty to connect employers to students
- Plans and executes on-campus recruiting and facilitates employer/faculty relationships

Rodney Sanders
Coordinator Career Exploration Experiences
304-696-6051
rodney.sanders@marshall.edu
- Guides students on career and major options by organizing career exploration opportunities such as job shadowing and informational interviews
- Connects students to possible internship opportunities
- Provides career education to students through in-class presentations, resume/cover letter reviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, mock interviews, etc.
- Works with Employee Relations Coordinator to develop and cultivate employer relations to advance experiential learning opportunities

Kristin Sims
Senior Career Development Specialist
304-696-2250
williams233@marshall.edu
- Meets with students to discuss current/prospective majors and career prospects
- Assists with outreach workshops and presentations for classes and student organizations

Samantha Aretz
Senior Career Development Specialist
304-696-6432
samantha.aretz@marshall.edu
- Works with students to better understand major and career opportunities
- Assists students in preparing for job applications and interviews
- Coordinates workshops and presentations across campus
- Creates data reports analyzing student engagement and outreach

Alec Neu
Career Education Specialist
304-696-3843
neu2@marshall.edu
- Provides career education to students through in-class presentations, resume/cover letter reviews, mock interviews, etc.
- Assists in office events such as career expos, etiquette dinners, mocktails, etc.
Administrative Assistant
304-696-2370
- The first point of contact for students, employers, faculty/staff, and other guests of the Career Center
- Updates and maintains all Career Education accounting and budget items
- Supports staff with career expos/event registration

Nick Russo
Graduate Assistant
304-696-2370
russo15@marshall.edu

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