Karen Wong
Director of Career Development
Hi! As the Director of Career Development, I oversee both professional and student staff in the Career Center. I work alongside my team to build strong employer and campus partnerships in order to provide the best opportunities and career education to all Katies! Myself and the rest of our team in the Career Development office are here to help support you through navigating your current and future pathways! Please don’t hesitate to reach out–we look forward to seeing you in our office!
Teresa Butel
Career Education Supervisor
Hello! I am the Career Education Supervisor and my role is to manage internship administration, design career education modules, and coordinate our center’s coaching for College for Women, College for Adult, Graduate students, and Alumni as you navigate the next chapter in your careers.
Here’s a glimpse of what I can help you with during 1:1 appointments. I also facilitate presentations and workshops across campus on all of these topics, and more!
* Internship Set-up and Registration
* Job / Internship Searches
* Exploring Your Unique Strengths
* Resumes / Cover Letters
* Interview / Networking Prep
* LinkedIn / Peoplegrove Profile Creation
* Federal Job Application Process
* Offer Negotiation
* Career / Major Exploration
* Graduate School Planning
Our office’s regular hours are 8:30am-4:30pm and you can see available appointment times through Handshake. If you cannot find an appointment time that works for your schedule, please email us as we are glad to schedule later evening or weekend appointments!
Specialties and Interests
Career EducationEmployer ConnectionsJocelyn Zambrano
Career Coach
Hey there! I’m Jocelyn Zambrano, one of your Career Coaches at the Career Development Office. I’m here to support you, the incredible students of College for Women, on your professional journey. Whether you’re exploring career paths, fine-tuning your resume, gearing up for career fairs, or preparing for job interviews, I’ve got your back!
Here’s a glimpse of what I can help you with during 1:1 appointments:
* Exploring careers and majors
* Polishing up your resume and cover letter
* Building up your LinkedIn profile
* Prepping for interviews and job offers
* Planning for Grad school and crafting personal statements
You may also catch me in your classroom or at a campus event presenting on these topics! Our office hours are Monday- Friday; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and you can see available appointment times through Handshake. If you cannot find an appointment time that works for your schedule, no worries! Send us an email, and we’ll find a time that fits your schedule, even if it’s after hours or on the weekend. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Specialties and Interests
Career EducationSarah Basil
Career Coach
Hello! My name is Sarah Basil, and I’m one of the Career Coaches at the Career Development Office. I work primarily with College for Adults students, Graduate School students, and St. Kate’s alumni. I’m excited to meet you and offer you resources for your unique professional journey.
Here are some things we can work on together in 1:1 appointments:
*Resumes, cover letters, and other application materials
*Job and internship searches
*Interview preparation and practice
*Networking and LinkedIn
*Career explorations and transitions
*Graduate school planning
*Federal job applications
*Salary and offer negotiation
Keep an eye out for events that I host on these topics, too. Our office’s regular hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, and you can see available 1:1 appointment times through Handshake. If you cannot find an appointment time that works for you, please email us. We can arrange a time to meet with you during the evening or on the weekend to accommodate your schedule.
Naomi Weiss
Employer Partnership Strategist
Hi! My name is Naomi Weiss, I am the Employer Partnership Strategist here with St. Kate’s Career Development. I work to develop and maintain relationships with employers, in hopes to connect our students to potential internships and job opportunities. I am in charge of bringing employers to campus, planning our career fairs, and supporting our student employment programs. Please feel free to reach out to me via email me if you want to connect with our amazing students here at St. Catherine University!
