Welcome
I'm thrilled that you're exploring the Career Center online and taking steps to connect with us.
Our primary mission is to support scholars in gaining clarity about their future. We aim to be a significant part of their Vanderbilt journey. Whether exploring career options, seeking an internship, considering graduate studies, pursuing a fellowship, planning a gap year, or venturing into entrepreneurship, our exceptional staff is here to assist Vanderbilt scholars every step of the way.
We proudly serve full-time undergraduate students from the Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering, and Peabody College, as well as graduate students in the Graduate School. Additionally, we offer career coaching to postdoctoral fellows and recent graduates (up to 2 years after graduation).
No matter their aspirations or where they see themself in the future, Vanderbilt scholars belong here. We’re committed to helping them find clarity and chart their path forward.
We invite you to visit us in person. It’s never too early—or too late—to engage with the Career Center!
Alayna Hayes
Assistant Provost and Senior Director of the Career Center
Contact Us
General questions: careercenter@vanderbilt.edu
Recruiting questions: recruiting@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 322-2750
Office Location
Our Team
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Alayna Hayes, EdD
Assistant Provost and Senior Director of the Career Center
Bachelor of Science in Management, Florida A&M UniversityMaster of Business Administration, Florida A&M UniversityDoctor of Education in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Johns Hopkins University
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Allison Otto
Assistant Director of Badging & Skills
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management, University of Wisconsin OshkoshMaster of Science in Educational Leadership & Policy, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Anna Flagg
Associate Director, Employer Relations
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Business Journalism, Baylor UniversityMaster of Education in Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University
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Beatrice Juskeviciute
Career Coach
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B. Antonella Valdivia
Assistant Director of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Initiatives
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, University of MiamiMaster of Education in Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University
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Bethany Reilly
Career Coach
Education and Social SciencesBachelor of Business Administration in Business Management, Belmont UniversityMaster of Education in Higher Education Leadership, Mercer University
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Cathy Weisbrodt
Director of Student & Scholar Engagement
Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing, Eastern Michigan UniversityMaster of Liberal Arts & Science, Vanderbilt University
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Christina Keeton, PhD
Associate Director of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Coaching and Engagement
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Syracuse UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University
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Destiny Rumble
Assistant Director of Immersive Experiences & Treks
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication & Public Relations, University of North Alabama
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Elizabeth Harrington Lambert, PhD
Associate Director, Fellowships
Bachelor of Arts in History and Art, Agnes Scott CollegeMaster of Arts in History, Indiana UniversityFulbright Scholar, Bauhaus Universität Weimar (Germany)DAAD Scholar, Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)Doctor of Philosophy in Modern European History, Indiana University
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Erica M. Betz
Director of External Partner Engagement
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, University of Central FloridaMaster of Arts in Communication, University of Central FloridaCertifications: Certified Career Services Professional (CCSP) through National Career Development Association (NCDA)
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Ethan Fesperman
Associate Director of Undergraduate Coaching and Engagement
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Warren Wilson CollegeMaster of Arts in Education, The George Washington University
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Grace Janoski
Director of Center Innovation
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication, Middle Tennessee State UniversityMaster of Education in Organizational Leadership, Belmont UniversityMaster of Arts in Human Resources Management, Claremont Lincoln University
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Jacob Chabowski
Marketing & Communication Specialist
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, John Carroll University
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James Hoon
Career Coach
Vandy in ExplorationBachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, Susquehanna UniversityMaster of Education – Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University
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Jessica Abner, PhD
Senior Career Coach
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral ScholarsBachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology, University of Central FloridaMaster of Science in Biological Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, PomonaDoctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University
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Kailey Payne
Fellowships Advisor
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Karen Chan
Employer Relations Specialist
Business and Consulting – Schedule an appointment in CalendlyBachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Broadcasting, Mississippi State University
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Kate Shepherd
Career Advisor
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Lindsey Carroll
Administrative Coordinator for External Partner Engagement
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Vanderbilt University
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Madeline Tallo, J.D.
Pre-Law Career Coach
Vandy in Public SectorBachelor of Arts in History, Political Science, and African and African American Studies, University of ArkansasJuris Doctor, New England Law | Boston
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Mariah Strike
Director of Operations and Strategy
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Environment and Natural Resources, University of WyomingBachelor of Arts in Spanish, University of WyomingMaster of Education in Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies, Vanderbilt University
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Nicole O’Block
Office Manager
Bachelor of Science in International Agriculture, Pennsylvania State University
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Paresh Patel
Career Coach
Bachelor of Science in Management, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMaster of Science in Human Resource Management, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Penny Baga
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Entertainment, Government or Legal – Schedule an appointment in CalendlyBachelor of Science in Elementary Education, College of Charleston
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Whitney B. Taylor, PhD
Senior Career Coach
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in Humanities and ArtsBachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English, Emory UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in English Literature, Northwestern University
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Yasja Hemmings
Career Coach
Vandy in Arts & MediaBachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of South FloridaMaster of Education in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs, Iowa State University
Student Workers
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Anna Chen
Vandy In Education Student Ambassador
Vandy in EducationElementary Education & Second Language Studies
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Bella Guzman
Marketing Intern
Human & Organizational Development, Sociology
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Disha Nambiar
Employer Relations Intern
Student Engagement AmbassadorEconomics, HistoryMinor in Data Science
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Emma Reid
Vandy in Engineering & Tech Student Ambassador
Major: Computer Science with a minor in Data Science and Scientific computing
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Imani Bryant
Fellowships
Fellowships Advisor Graduate AssistantHuman Development Counseling-Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Karim Elmehdawi
Vandy in Business & Consulting Student Ambassador
Vandy in Business & ConsultingEconomicsMinors in Business and Data Science
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Leon Mhingiro
Vandy in Finance Student Ambassador
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Olivia Fang
Innovation Team
Innovation InternHuman & Organizational Development, Economics, and Architecture and the Built Environment
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Tiffany Gao
Vandy in Health Student Ambassador
Vandy in HealthEconomics, Medicine, Health & SocietyMinor in Data Science