The Staff of the Career and Community Learning Center
135 Johnston Hall * 345 Fraser Hall

CCLC Staff in 135 Johnston Hall
NOTE: Replace the word "at" with the symbol "@" in the below e-mail addresses.

Nick Andro
Title: Lead Employer Relations Assistant
Contact info: nandro at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help employers promote their job and internship opportunities for CLA students, and help coordinate and report on CCLC's on-campus recruiting activities.

Dannah Baynton
Title: Communications Coordinator
Contact info: dbaynton at class.cla.umn.edu, 612-624-9841
What I do: I manage all of CCLC's print and electronic materials, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, our print calendar, this Web site, and related. I also serve as the staff writer and editor.

Aundrea Billings
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: abillings at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I assist students in researching majors, job-searching, resume critiques, finding internships and graduate school related questions.

Carl Brandt
Title: Director, CCLC
Contact info: 612-624-7577, 135 Johnston Hall, or email cbrandt at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: Long-term planning for CCLC; set goals and priorities for the unit; special project work on international internships; occasional teaching in the Philosophy Department.

Nicole Bundy
Title: Graphic Designer
Contact info: nbundy at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I design promotional materials for the CCLC's programs and generally make the two offices look better.

Laura Cable
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: lcable at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help CLA students explore majors and careers. I do this through resume critiques and by guiding students around our splendid Resource Room, which is full of helpful information.

Shadon Ghassemlou
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: sghassemlou at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I am a peer advisor in the CCLC, and I help CLA students search for job opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and internships both on and off campus. I also assist students in resume and cover letter critiques.

Joyce Halverson
Title: Career Services Coordinator
Contact info: 612-624-0382, or email jhalverson at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I work individually with students to make career decision-making less traumatic, teach career development courses, present workshops, join colleagues in planning events, and enjoy riding my Jamis bicycle during quieter moments. If you're interested, come to the office to see a picture of my Old English Sheepdog, Dolly.

Beth Lory
Title: Employer Relations Coordinator
Contact info: blory at class.cla.umn.edu or 612-624-7387
What I do: Provide day-to-day employer relations support, as well as help determine and deliver the broader employer relations plan for CCLC.

Michael Mensinga
Title: Employer Relations Assistant
Contact info: mmensinga at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: Work to develop long-term relationships with employers interested in recruiting CLA students and recent graduates.

Samantha Minkler
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: sminkler at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I work with CLA students who are interested in exploring different majors and careers. I enjoy researching degree programs and requirements at the U and other institutions, so I can help students sort out the steps they need to take to succeed (and be HAPPY!). I also help critique resumes and cover letters.

Jackelyn Moorlag
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: jmoorlag at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help CLA students investigate possible majors and career choices, as well as help with writing resumes and cover letters. I also assist students in finding internships and on or off campus jobs.

Lisa Murphy Filhart
Title: Assistant to the Director
Contact info: lmurp at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: My work in CCLC supports all of our student programming and central office administration functions. I LOVE my job because I have a great work environment, co-workers, and amazing CLA students to interact with.

Jasmine Omorogbe
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: jomorogbe at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help students searh for job and internship opportunites, as well as help them write reumes, cover letters, and research CLA majors.

Eric Reithel
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: 612-624-6574 or ereithel at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help fellow students decide on a major. I also critique resumes and help students explore job and internship possibilities.

Timothy Schuster
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: tschuster at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: Empower and serve student peers, providing them with tools and resources for self-discovery, career decision making, and job search strategies.

Libby Smith
Title: Pre-Law Assistant
Contact info: prelaw at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I assist the Pre-Law Advisor with services for all pre-law students on the Twin Cities campus. Via workshops, classes, individual meetings and more, we help students navigate the sometimes overwhelming process of preparing for and applying to law school.

Robin Stubblefield
Title: Career Services Coordinator
Contact info: rstubblefield at class.cla.umn.edu or 612-624-1088
What I do: I work with students as they embark on and navigate their career development path. I teach career classes and workshops, help plan events, and meet with students individually to discuss their questions, dreams and goals around majors and careers. Go Gophers!

Catharine Tierney
Title: Web and Communications Assistant
Contact info: ctierney at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I help maintain the CCLC Web site, and create shiny new Web pages like this one.

Paul Timmins
Title: Career Services Director
Contact info: Contact me via e-mail at ptimmins at class.cla.umn.edu or call me at 612-624-7577.
What I do: I manage our career services for students. Along the way, I also teach courses, present workshops, and counsel students on career planning. I also manage the office's annual NCAA basketball-guessing contest and occasionally clean out our refrigerator.

Meaghan VanderSanden
Title: Employer Relations Coordinator
Contact info: mvandersanden at class.cla.umn.edu or 612-626-4482
What I do: I support and promote the Employer Relations Program by working with employers to strengthen their relationships with CCLC through on-campus events and job postings.

Jeniffer Vassallo
Title: Office Specialist/Front Desk Receptionist
Contact info: jvassallo at class.cla.umn.edu or 612-624-7577
What I do: Coordinate the Recommendation File service, handle incoming phone calls, greet and help students, schedule appointments and other office duties.

Angie Schmidt Whitney
Title: Career Services Coordinator
Contact info: 612-626-0380 or awhitney at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I collaborate with the CCLC staff to assist students in finding majors, experiences, and careers related to their goals. I teach career courses and workshops, and meet individually with students. I am also the Pre-Law Advisor for the University of Minnesota.

Rebecca Zaremba
Title: Office Assistant
Contact info: rzaremba at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I aid Jeniffer with staff support and assist in CCLC projects.

CCLC Staff in 345 Fraser Hall

NOTE: Replace the word "at" with the symbol "@" in the below e-mail addresses.

Ashley Bedard
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info:abedard at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students looking for volunteering opportunities in the Twin Cities by helping to find them local organizations that fit their interests. I also advise students interested in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, which recognizes students for their volunteer work.

Tyler Berres
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: tberres at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students interested in volunteering in the Twin Cites. During an advising appointment, we talk about different organizations, and highlight ones that match the student’s needs. I also advise students in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, which recognizes students for their commitment to community work. It’s a big deal.

Laura Dammer Hess
Title: Coordinator - Community Engagement Scholars Program
Contact info: 612-625-3314 or ldammer at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I coordinate the Community Engagement Scholars Program. I recruit and advise students for the program, as well as work with staff and faculty to evolve it. I also work on program trainings for students

Laurel Hirt
Title: Service-Learning and Community Involvement Director
Contact info: lhirt at class.cla.umn.edu, 612-625-3344 or 345 Fraser Hall
What I do: My role involves many components as a lead coordinator, however, I am primarily focused on encouraging faculty members at the U of M to develop service-learning courses and then to support the development and implementation of these courses across campus. Through this work, I meet frequently with community organization representatives across the Twin Cities and work with them to support our students as they do their community work.

David Holliday
Title: Student Programs Coordinator
Contact info: dholliday at class.cla.umn.edu or 612-624-6385
What I do: I am the main U of M contact for students who want to do an off-campus study in North America. I coordinate the National Student Exchange (NSE) program as well as HECUA's Twin Cities programs (City Arts, Environmental Sustainability, Writing for Social Change, and Metro Urban Studies Term).

Laura Klement
Title: NSE Assistant
Contact info: nseadv at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students interested in off-campus study through the National Student Exchange program. It's an excellent program offering an inexpensive way for students to explore diverse communities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Bao Lee
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: blee at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students who are looking for volunteering opportunities in the Twin Cities, wishing to make a positive change in their community. I also advise students interested in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, which recognizes students for their volunteer work.

Sinying Lee
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: slee at class.cla.umn.edu, 612-626-2044
What I do: I advise UMTC students looking for volunteer opportunities, and help find local organizations that fit their interests. If you'd like to volunteer somewhere, build your resume, or get to know the Twin Cities better, I can help. I also advise for the Community Engagement Scholars Program.

Bruce McGuire
Title: Front Desk
Contact info: 612-626-2044 or brucemcguire at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I feel like my title should actually be Gate Keeper, but that sounds too heavy. In reality my main job is to smile brightly when people enter our fine office, and make them feel as welcome as possible. Then I try to answer all of our visitors questions, or better yet, find someone in the department who really knows what they are talking about. In addition, I answer the phones and set appointments for the advisors.

Allison Pankow
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: apankow at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students who want to make a positive change in their community by volunteering in the Twin Cities area. I also advise students interested in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, which recognizes undergraduates for their volunteer work.

Emma Paskewitz
Title: Peer Advisor for Volunteering
Contact info: epaskewitz at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students on volunteer opportunities in the Twin Cities. I also advise students in the Community Engagement Scholars Program, a program that recognizes undergraduates for their volunteer work.

Katie Peacock
Title: Service-Learning Coordinator
Contact info: kpeacock at class.cla.umn.edu, or 612-626-2044
What I do: As a Service-Learning Coordinator, I facilitate relationships between students, faculty and community organizations. I also encourage new faculty to consider a service-learning component in their course, and encourage organizations to host students. For students volunteering in the community, I make sure expectations are being met and assist in resolving issues.

Moira Pirsch
Title: City Arts / Writing For Social Change advisor
Contact info: cityarts at class.cla.umn.edu OR
wsc at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I'm the HECUA advisor for the Writing for Social Change and City Arts programs. These programs are for change makers and writers, or for students who want to be those things. Get in touch and I can help you with whatever you need to know about HECUA.

Anthony Reuter
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info: 612-626-2044 or areuter at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students interested in volunteering in the Twin Cities to create positive change in their communities and advise students interested in the Community Engagement Scholars Program

Monica Siems
Title: Service-Learning Coordinator
Contact info: 612-624-6574 or msiems at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: My role here at the University is to provide support to departments and faculty teaching courses with community-based learning components. I am also charged with developing and maintaining meaningful partnerships with local community and governmental organizations.

Amelia Smith
Title: Peer Advisor
Contact info:asmith at class.cla.umn.edu
What I do: I advise students who are looking for volunteer opportunities in the Twin Cities. I also advise students interested in the Community Engagement Scholars Program.