Meet Our Career Assistants

Hello! My name is Evelyn Nigon and I am currently a sophomore English and Communications major at St. Kate’s. I am from Faribault Minnesota but really enjoy living and exploring the cities during the school year.  Some of my favorite things to do include climbing, reading, kayaking, and spending time with friends. I have participated in the clay club on campus, but with all of the crazy changes that occurred last spring, I lost the chance to join other clubs and activities, like the study abroad program, which I plan to participate in sometime next year!

Here in the Career Development Center office, my main focus is on posting information to our social media sites.  I create graphics, organize, and schedule all of the content that we share.  My goal is to make our social media platforms a place where it is easy to find information about career development and events we are sponsoring.  Much of the information shared on social media are condensed versions of resources we offer in the Career Development Center. If anything strikes your interest, reach out to us.  Chances are good that we have more in-depth information!

Most often I can be found in the back offices of the Career Development Center and would love to assist you in any way. The Career Development office is here to make your career aspirations more easily attainable, so we would love to meet you!

Hi! My name is Mandy Hay, and I am an English and Communication Studies double major with a minor in Psychology. I am currently a sophomore at St. Kate’s. My hometown is Hutchinson, Minnesota, a small town in the country.  My favorite things to do include writing, singing, reading, working out, and having fun with the people that I love. After college, I see myself working in publishing or media, and I hope to write a book of some kind eventually. I am looking forward to adopting a dog with my boyfriend Collin and traveling all around the world. Typically, you can find me writing articles for The Wheel, singing in the St. Catherine University Women’s Choir, working as an Orientation Leader, and ushering at the O’Shaughnessy theater. I also work as a lifeguard and swim instructor in the summer.

In the Career Development Center, I spend most of my time working at the front desk, checking students in for appointments, and taking calls. However, my most significant strengths are organization and written communication. Because of this, jobs such as creating calendars for the office and answering emails are my forte.   I love working as a part of the Career Development team, and I am always willing and eager to answer any questions about our office and what we offer for students, whether I am sitting at the front desk or walking to class.

Hello ! My name is Aisha Mohamed, and my major is in respiratory care. I am a third-year student at St.Kate’s but started the program this fall. I am from Minneapolis, MN. I like to spend my free time with family and friends, and I love to travel. My goal after graduation is to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist as well as a future educator for others interested in the field.

As a Career Assistant, my goal is to guide students to the resources they need, whether it’s setting up career counseling appointments or tips on using Handshake. Regardless of a student’s career development needs, I make sure to connect them with the staff member that can best assist them. Don’t hesitate to seek out The Career Development Center for questions ranging from selecting your major to possible career choices. Start early and come to us often on your journey through St Kate’s.

Hello! My name is Tia Yang, and I am a sophomore here at St.Kate’s. I am working on a double major in business administration and marketing with a minor in integrated marketing communications and design. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the thing that I love to do the most is trying out new food or drinks at different restaurants and cafes.  I also like to spend my free time designing press on nails, reading, and babysitting.

My goal in the Career Development Center is to connect students with career resources they need and also help to make the environment as friendly as possible. We are not that scary, so visit us and learn about career possibilities and job or internship opportunities that we offer to students.

Hi! My name is Emma Seehafer, and I am a Public Health: Public Policy major. I am currently a first-year at St Kate’s. I am from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (which is near Madison.) I like to spend my time binge-watching television, coloring, and reading cozy mystery novels with a cup of tea. I hope to work with an organization like the American Heart Association or the WHO in the future.

I am excited to work at the Career Development Center because I can use my love of planning and organizing. I am also happy to learn all of the information that my peers and coworkers have to offer. I am excited to share the massive amount of career resources the Career Development Center has with everyone at St Kate’s.

Hey y’all, I’m Mel, a first-year here at St. Kates. I’m majoring in Political Science/Public Policy and minoring in Professional Writing and Communications. I moved to St. Paul from Finlayson, a rural town up North.  I enjoy kayaking, painting, writing, hiking, and getting Boba with my friends (also, being addicted to TikTok is a relatable hobby of mine). If you know of any good hiking trails in the area, let me know!

As a relatively new member of the Career Development team, I have mostly been scheduling appointments and answering emails. During this semester, I have been lucky enough to get trained as a peer advisor for our resume review program. I also have had lots of opportunities to stretch my creative legs making banners and posters for our website.

My name is Rylie Sanford and I am currently a student at St. Catherine University. I am a Psychology major with a minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling. I plan to use this degree to go to graduate school for Family and Marriage Therapy (MA). Before I go to grad school, I am planning on gaining work experience with my bachelor’s degree and spending my free time traveling!

I currently work at St. Catherine University as a Career Assistant at the St. Kate’s Career Development office and I am also a leasing consultant at a property in Saint Paul, MN.

Hi! I’m Sam Orth! I’m a junior at St. Kate’s majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, and I get to start the DPT program in fall 2021. I also play basketball at St. Kate’s. I love to be active and busy, but I also love to have some downtime to watch TV or just relax. I’m originally from Maple Grove, MN and I currently live in Minneapolis with my roommates.

I’m super excited to be a part of the Career Development team at St. Kate’s! I’m hoping to develop my skills and use my interest in data management and analysis to help the Career Development Staff and St. Kate’s students and alum!