Leticia Cardenas

Coordinates the On-Campus Interview Program. Provides space for employers looking to hire our graduating seniors. Strong introductions and smiles from Gauchos are highly encouraged when interviewing with employers. Proud mother, wife, UCSB alum, and soccer coach!

 

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Leticia Cardenas

Employment Services Specialist

Jake Castellanos

Passionate about helping students create their unique career journey. Guider of students interested in the communication and arts pathways. Advocate for students with disabilities. Fan of the outdoors and baseball.

 

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Jake Castellanos

Career Counselor

Dr. Marina Chavez

Invested in supporting students to discover who they are, to build the life that they want and to make the change that they wish to see in the world. Supports the vision and action of the change-makers and world-shakers of the Education and Human Services pathway. Liaison to transfer students and military-affiliated students.

 

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Dr. Marina Chavez

Career Counselor

Ignacio Gallardo

Provides strategic vision and leadership for a department of amazing career pros committed to quality services for all Gauchos. Thrives on helping others uncover their unique talents through meaningful direction. Advocates for health and wellness…mostly from the tennis court or soccer field. #GirlDad

 

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Ignacio Gallardo

Executive Director

Brittany Gonzalez

Passionate about connecting students to employers through experiential learning opportunities that will enhance their professional development. Dedicated to providing enriching services to support students in their career endeavors, as well as assisting employers with increasing their UCSB talent pipelines. Huge fan of sunsets, sweet iced coffee, beach walks + bike rides with my husband, and hosting friends & family for fun potlucks and game nights in our home!

 

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Brittany Gonzalez

Interim Associate Director,
Employer Engagement

Maya Hargens

Creates space for students to build confidence in "real world" endeavors. Thrives on "light bulb" moments during resume critiques. Supports students in finding creative ways for "teamwork to make a dream work." Enthusiastic about quotation marks and pet rats.

 

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Maya Hargens

Assistant Director,
Graduate Career Education

Brandon Hernandez

Big believer that a classroom isn’t the only place to learn something new. Empowering students to drive their professional journeys through open communication, collaborative reflection, and occupational exploration. Career Counselor for Business + Entrepreneurship pathways and dedicated to supporting international students.

 

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Brandon Hernandez

Career Counselor

Alaina Hogeboom

Our strength as individuals lies in our ability to work together to learn, create, and care. Let's get excited about the future, the possibilities are endless!

Alaina Hogeboom

Event Coordinator

Christina Nguyen

Lives in the moment to prepare for the future. Ready to assist students to find their place in between. Liaisons with students to develop innovative careers. Here for you to be there for others. Mildly addicted to coffee.

 

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Christina Nguyen

Career Counselor

Julius Palaroan

Eager to help students through their personal & professional journey. Committed to serving first-gen, underserved students. Enjoys building Lego and going to Costco!

 

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Julius Palaroan

Career Counselor

Lindsay Rasmussen

My mission is to empower you to navigate the environmental career landscape, leverage your unique strengths, and achieve your professional goals. Let's work together to create a pathway to your success.

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Lindsay Rasmussen

Career Counselor

Robert Sams

A person with a mixed-bag background, helping colleagues and students accomplish amazing things by connecting Inquiry, Assessment, Marketing, and Technology to Career Services.

 

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(805) 893-4644

Robert Sams

Business Systems Analyst
ITS / Career Services

Diana Seder

Passionate about building relationships and pathways for individuals and organizations. Happily travels the state of California to identify employers and connect students with professional internships and full-time work.

 

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(805) 319-8578

Diana Seder

Employer Outreach Manager

Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador

Inspires innovative, creative mindset. Empowers students to embrace unique talents and achieve career goals. Dedicated to supporting success of Career Services. UCSB alum driven by quiet ambition. Proud mom. Marvel movie fan. Shutterfly calendar OCD.

 

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Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador

Senior Associate Director,
Career Education

LaTia Willis

Oversees all aspects of the Career Resources Room (CRR) operations and manages the amazing Student Peer Advisors. Passionate about providing easy access, free, up-to-date, and comprehensive career information for students.  Loves her family, reading, the performing arts, and is a proud Gryffindor/Marvel/Tolkienite!

 

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LaTia Willis

Career Resources Coordinator