Career Counselor Profiles

Anita is an innovative career development leader with 20+ years of experience working in higher education. She leads a dynamic team of career professionals (team of 9 to 17 over her tenure) serving a campus of 35,000 students and overseeing the development of career readiness programs for San Jose State University. She is dedicated to helping students and staff design meaningful lives and careers. She is passionate about developing and growing teams, applying life design and career development practices to career coaching and counseling, and impactful curriculum design.

Education

• B.A. degrees in Economics and Communication Studies, UC Santa Barbara
• M.A. Counseling, Career Development Emphasis, Santa Clara University

Carrie has over 25 years of experience in the field of career development and counseling. She is a Senior Career Counselor at the SJSU Career Center where she specializes in working with graduate students, online degree completion students, and alumni. Her previous experience includes director of career services, college instructor, and trainer. She is a Past-President of the California Career Development Association (CCDA), and is now serving as CCDA’s Co-Finance Chair and Co-Chair of the Silicon Valley Chapter.

Education

Carrie has a B.A. in Social Work and an M.A. in Education Counseling & Student Services from CSU Fresno.

What Students are Saying About Carrie

“Carrie shared very valuable insights into job search strategies. She gave great recommendations and introduced me to useful tools on the Career Center website.” -MBA student

Christine has over 7 years of experience in career counseling. She is a member of National Career Development Association (NCDA) and Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE). She enjoys helping students  explore careers in areas of interest aligned with a life they envision for themselves. Christine is excited about supporting students to discover who they are, what they can do with their major and figuring out how they can use their talents, skills and abilities in areas of interest. Christine is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and was previously a Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor at a non-profit organization.

Education

Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, MFT Track with Career Development Emphasis at Santa Clara University.

What Students Are Saying About Christine

“Christine was very helpful and knowledgable, she knew the answers to my questions and doubts and even suggested things (i.e., looking into different programs within my interests and comparing them.) that I would otherwise not think nor find out about. She was also honest, asked about my strengths and my interests to further tailor my experience”-Junior-Child and Adolescent Development

Kelly has over 15 years of experience in different areas of career development with the majority of the experience being in higher education settings.  Her experience includes centralized Career Centers, Internship programs, and Vocational Rehabilitation, in addition to multiple conference presentations both virtually and in-person.

Her personal mission is to serve as the calm in the storm for students seeking to find their place in the world. She strives daily to help students be career-ready and seeks to answer the questions that students didn’t even know they should ask. She takes joy in watching students learn, grow, and succeed.  She was honored as Career Center Employee of the Year in 2019.

Education

Kelly earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Career Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University.  She received a Career Development Facilitator (CDF) designation in 2002 and became a certified Student Affairs Educator (CSAEd) in 2023.

What Students Are Saying About Kelly

“I had a great first experience. My counselor was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was very easy to connect with her and understand the resources I am able to use for future references. My experience made me more comfortable with creating appointments in the future to get more help!” – Freshman, Biological Sciences/Microbiology Major

Kristin is a passionate career development and former human resources professional with 10+ years of experience igniting connections between employers and top university talent.

Kristin has experience coaching thousands of undergraduate, masters, and working professionals through career transitions and development.

She thrives on empowering individuals to uncover their unique strengths and land fulfilling internships, part-time, and full-time roles in diverse industries including healthcare, business, technology, and environmental science.

Education

Kristin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer with a B.A. in Communication Studies from California State University Chico.

What students are saying about Kristin: 

Mrs. Keller was extremely helpful in helping me to identifying my strengths and helping me highlight them in my resume. She was also very uplifting and kind.

Sandra has over 7 years of experience in career counseling and has developed online courses on career readiness. Her experience is focused on providing support to our diverse populations at SJSU including students with disabilities, first-generation, veterans, undocumented & DACA students, LGBTQ+, and other identity/cultural populations.

As a first-generation college student, Sandra understands the challenge when it comes to deciding on a major and career path. She enjoys being a resource and support for students to provide them with the necessary tools to make wise career decisions, wherever they may be in their career journey.

Education

Sandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology at UC Santa Cruz and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a PPS Credential. She completed NCDA’s certificate of training for Facilitating Career Development.

Thuy is a dedicated career counselor passionate about empowering students and alumni to embark on journeys of self-exploration to discover their authentic selves and navigate the world of work with curiosity. With a designer mindset, she employs innovative and engaging methods to make career tasks both enjoyable and effective. Thuy stays at the forefront of technological advancements and innovations in career development, such as leading discussions on how to use GenAI ethically and creatively in the job search process.

Education

Thuy earned her Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling from Loyola Marymount University School of Education in Los Angeles, California. She is a certified facilitator in MBTI® Step I™ & II™ instruments and an active member of the National Career Development Association and California Career Development Association.

What Students Are Saying About Thuy

“Thuy was very helpful with the meeting. She provided resources that I was not aware of and offered helpful tips and advice on moving forward. Additionally, she expressed her assistance in reviewing my resume after I go back and edit it more, which is very kind and helpful.” – Senior, Design Studies

Judi has over 20 years career experience in the areas of higher education, workforce development and human resources. She is highly motivated to help SJSU students navigate their journey from college to career, be flexible and upbeat, and learn how to network with other Spartans, alumni and professionals in the field. When she is not at SJSU, she spends time with friends and family, taking beach walks in Santa Cruz, practicing yoga, taking leisurely hikes around the SF Bay Area, and volunteering with a local pet rescue organization.

Education

Judi has a B.S. in Recreation/Parks Administration from CSU Sacramento, and professional certifications in College Admissions & Career Planning (UC Berkeley Extension) and Human Resources Management (UC Santa Cruz Extension)

With 10+ years of experience in career counseling university students, Hayley is passionate about supporting students as they learn to navigate and self-manage their careers. Hayley is excited to make career education fun and accessible to students, and brings her teaching experience, career counseling skills, and knowledge of all things internship.

Education
Hayley earned a M.S. in Counseling from San Francisco State University, and transferred from Cabrillo College to UC Berkeley, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science.

What Students Say About Hayley

“This was a great experience! Hayley seemed very knowledgeable, and she was friendly throughout the appointment. I felt comfortable and left feeling confident in my resume and future application to internships.” Senior, Business Administration