Staff Directory

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
brown346@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

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
aretz1@marshall.edu

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.

Brian Niese
Administrative Assistant
304-696-2370
nieseb@marshall.edu

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

Graduate Assistant

Bella Dragovich
304-696-2370
dragovich@marshall.edu

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