Our Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

The Career Center promotes professionalism by providing the tools to guide students in making career planning decisions. We satisfy the needs of the employment community and complement the academic curriculum. Our high-touch customer service approach motivates, educates, and empowers students by giving them access to:

• Customized consulting services and programs
  
• Job and internship opportunities
• A network of industry professionals and alumni

Vision Statement

Integral to the SJSU educational experience, the Career Center is the University's key link to the employment community and Silicon Valley's first choice of diverse and talented student applicants. In collaboration with our employer, community, and campus partners, we apply our career expertise to ignite students' passions and potential in the journey toward career fulfillment.

Administration

• Cheryl's more than our director, she maintains the awesome team environment in which our students realize their career goals. By way of innovation and support, she keeps us keen.
  M.A. Student Services-Counseling, San Jose State University
  M.A. Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
  B.S. English/Math, Concordia Teachers College
  Salzburg Fellow • Fullbright Scholar • SJSU International Educator Awardee
  Chevron Awardee for Innovation • NACE External Review Trained
  

  Cheryl Allmen | Career Center Director

  cheryl.allmen-vinnedge@sjsu.edu

• Christa is clutch. A big reason why our center runs smoothly. Christa shines when it comes to coordinating office services—quick to keep costs in line and people pleased.
  M.A. Counselor Education, San Jose State University
  B.S. Liberal Studies, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
  

  Christa Bacon | Career Services, Budget, Facilities & Operations Coordinator
  

  christa.bacon@sjsu.edu

Employer Services

• Approaching issues and initiatives strategically, Susan keeps business on point-on the tennis court and at the Career Center. Same as singles and doubles, she does it with camaraderie "the people and relationships matter most."
  M.A. Counseling, Career Development, Santa Clara University
  B.A. Psychology, San Jose State University

  Susan Rockwell | Assistant Director of Employer Services
  

  susan.rockwell@sjsu.edu
  

• Doug's about excitement with his eats, and the Career Center. He loves spicy ethnic food, and brings a similarly fiery passion to his specialties—business employment and counseling students.
  M.S. Counseling, Career Counseling & Marriage Family Therapy, CSU Sacramento
  B.S. Advertising, San Jose State University
  NBCC Certified Counselor
  

  Douglas Evans | Employment Specialist • Job Search • CoB • CASA
  

  douglas.evans@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Whether teaching group fitness classes, or counseling students with career questions, Jill's always smiling. Her enthusiasm is a Career Center mainstay. "I just like helping someone and seeing them smile."
  M.A. Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
  B.S. Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco
  MBTI Certified
  NASM Certified (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
  

  Jill Klees | Employment Specialist • Job Search • CoE • CS • SLIS
  

  jill.klees@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Daniel has a passion for networking…and great hair. He just happens to be
  awesome with both. Quick to create contacts and privy to the business pulse, this man of action is handsomely qualified.
  B.A. Political Science, San Jose State University
  A.A. Labor Studies, San Jose City College
  Founder, Workforce Development Summit
  Former Commissioner to the City of San Jose
  Certified Job Developer
  

  Daniel Newell | Job Development / Marketing Specialist
  

  daniel.newell@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Irene loves interior decorating, fashion, good movies, and keeping up with friends and former co-workers. She enjoys building strong relationships with the employment community and developing strong partnerships for the Career Center.
  Attended San Jose State University, Business Administration, Management
  

  Irene Peck | Employer Relations Consultant
  

  irene.peck@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Meet Moira. She loves yoga, running, hiking, reading…oh, and fashion. She also loves her work, "Helping students gain confidence in conducting their job or internship search always makes my day."
  M.A. Counseling Psychology, Career Counseling, Santa Clara University
  B.A. Psychology, UC Santa Cruz
  

  Moira Srago | Employment Specialist • Job Search • Liberal Arts • CASA
  

  moira.srago@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Meet Lisa, dynamo, and workout fanatic. The same enthusiasm she takes to the gym, she brings to her job planning fairs. Flexing promotion skill and management might, she's the muscle behind our large-scale events.
  M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications, Golden Gate University
  B.S. Business Administration, Marketing, San Jose State University
  A.A. Business Administration, Cabrillo College

  Lisa Trikofski | Events, Programs, & Marketing Specialist
  

  lisa.trikofski@sjsu.edu

• This is Sherri, our SpartaJobs database maestro!  She cares for our employers and students the same way she cares for her garden at home: with dedication, careful attention, and excellent results.
  

  Sherri Bowman | SpartaRecruiting & SpartaJobs Specialist
  

  sherri.bowman@sjsu.edu
  
  

Student Services

• Running marathons or managing projects, Julie has the wind at her back. With programming, developing award winning career-learning products, or assuring student's needs and concerns are met -Julie gives it her all.
  B.S. Psychology, Kansas State University
  Job Development for Special Populations Certification
  Northern Co-Chair of Counseling & Career Development Interest Group

  Julie Sedlemeyer | Assistant Director, Student Services
  Project Director, WorkAbility IV Program

  julie.sedlemeyer@sjsu.edu

• Megan helps students pursue career dreams (when she's not rocking an air ukulele or instigating imaginary food fights). Catch her at open mics, channeling neo-gospel soul, or the Career Center for sublime career assistance.
  M.A. Counseling, Career Counseling, Santa Clara University
  B.A. Psychology, CSU, Chico
  B.A. Social Science, Minor in Family Relations, CSU, Chico

  Megan Bradley | Career Consultant • Job Search • CoS • CoEd
  

  megan.bradley@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Meet Melodie, outdoor enthusiast. Crisp morning hikes are her thing, but when she's not on the hillside, this East Coast transplant helps students develop their career path.
  M.A. Counseling Education, San Jose State University
  B.A. Psychology, San Jose State University
  Northern Co-Chair of Veterans Interest Group
  Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer

  Melodie Cameron | Career Consultant • Retention Services
  

  melodie.cameron@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• Anita's about answers in any form, including tweets, comments, and blog posts. Question on the Kid & Play? She's an expert. Need career help? She has amazing advice for that, too.
  M.A. Counseling, Career Development, Santa Clara University
  B.A. Economics, UC Santa Barbara
  B.A. Communication Studies, UC Santa Barbara

  Anita Manuel | Program Manager, Career Consultant • Job Search
  • Major / Career Exploration • Internships
  

  anita.manuel@sjsu.edu
  
  
  

• A 20-year vet of tech, Rick's shined at luminary firms like IBM and BEA Systems. Business savvy and altruistic, this yoga enthusiast extended his talents to nonprofits 2nd Harvest Food Bank and Ronald McDonald House before SJSU.
  Ed.S. Counseling, University of Florida
  M.Ed. Personnel and Guidance, University of Florida
  B.S. Biology, Vanderbilt University
  Corporate Coach University Certification
  Achieve Global Leadership Skills Training

  Rick Partridge | Career Consultant • Lucas Graduate School of Business
  

  rick.partridge@sjsu.edu

• Evelyn assists the team with day-to-day logistics and peer training. She's also a shutterbug enthusiast. It makes sense: both require documenting the days of our Career Center lives-and Evelyn's awesomeness.
  B.S. Advertising, Minor in Spanish, San Jose State University
  Global Career Development Facilitator Certification
  

  Evelyn Ramos | Career Information Specialist • General Information
  • All Majors
  

  evelyn.ramos@sjsu.edu