The Center for Career Development and Internships Ambassador Program is composed of 杏吧直播app students who assist fellow students to be successful in their academic and professional endeavors through a variety of services including resume writing and guidance, interview prep, resource gathering, major choices and career & internship fairs.
Meet Our Ambassadors
Kahlasia Carter
Get to Know Kahlasia
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
I became a career peer ambassador because it is important to utilize the time, we are in college to figure out our careers. As a college student, I think building our career now is integral in relieving the stress of unemployment after graduation. The center of career development and internships permitted me to construct a concise and strategic plan for networking and gaining exposure in my future career, before beginning my career.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
The best thing is building connections, networking with faculty and students as well as outside organizations and companies.
What do you do for fun?
Shopping with friends and family. I also really like to cook.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
My white coat ceremony. The white coat ceremony is a tradition at 杏吧直播appuniversity for sophomore nursing students who鈥檝e met the requirements to pursue clinicals.
Kobina Otoo
Get to Know Kobina
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
The opportunity was presented to me and I believe not only for myself this is something that is needed to help with our career paths. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to help other people.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
Being able to help my teammates through the things I learn at the Center for Career Development and Internships. I like being able to use my knowledge to help those who may not feel comfortable seeking out the help on their own.
What do you do for fun?
Anything to do with music 鈥� creating it, playing it, listening to it.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
Jazz concert, sophomore year. Working with a musician that composed music for us. It was the first time I felt really comfortable playing at 杏吧直播appand I really enjoyed that concert.
Madison Robel
Get to Know Madison
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
I joined a presentation a good friend and (now) fellow colleague held to have many majors/minors come together to learn that it's okay not to know where you want to be when you graduate. We had a Q&A session where I learned much about my peers' uncertainty about their futures. I know where I want to be when I graduate and in the future, so getting to share my story and helping others sparked a connection between myself and this group.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
Getting to share information I wish I knew sooner to help individuals pursue their dream careers.
What do you do for fun?
Playing basketball for the women's basketball team.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
My freshman year when I got to share my academic and athletic college journey with my older brother, Jake Robel.
Sam Kimmel
Get to Know Sam
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
To help my peers gain a better understanding of the professional world, while also learning myself.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
The feeling when you know you actually helped somebody.
What do you do for fun?
For fun, I love to run, watch movies, and listen to music.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
My favorite memories so far, have been hanging out and meeting new friends.
Amy Martinez
Get to Know Amy
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
The Career Peer Ambassador program provides me with an opportunity to connect with and support peers who share similar career experiences, while also allowing me to develop new professional skills.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
The best part of being a Career Peer Ambassador is the combination of gaining presentation experience, developing professionally, and mentoring fellow students.
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy spending time with my little sister, and I love collecting souvenirs when I travel.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
My favorite memory at 杏吧直播appis when I unintentionally wore matching suits with the mannequin in the Career Center鈥攖he one you see right when you walk in.
Molly Blaskiewicz
Get to Know Molly
Why did you decide to be a Career Peer Ambassador?
I decided to be a career peer ambassador to help younger students through the exciting but scary process of taking steps in their professional life! I think it is important to offer students support while they are navigating the uncertainties of their future.
What is the best thing about being a Career Peer Ambassador?
The best thing about being a career peer ambassador is getting the opportunity to work with people from all different majors and interests.
What do you do for fun?
For fun, I like to read, knit, bake, and swim.
Favorite 杏吧直播appmemory?
My favorite 杏吧直播appmemory is joining the Honors Program on their study abroad trip to France in the summer of 2024.