Kansas State University

He advises students in the Open Option program and provides leadership for the visitor services team. Jared has a Master's in Counseling & Student Development and a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology, both from Kansas State University. He started working at the Career Center in 2012.

Strengths: Analytical, Competition, Includer, Maximizer, Relator

Favorite K-State tradition: Teaching my 2 son's the words to the Wabash Cannonball, the Alma Mater, and the Fight Song!

Jin received a Bachelor's in Applied Biological Sciences from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and is pursuing a master's degree in college student development.

Strengths: Competition, Deliberative, Achiever, Analytical, Input

Favorite K-State tradition: The first week of school every fall. During this time everyone is finding their way around campus, anxious to go to classes and meet new people! There is no better feeling than starting something new and joining a new family!

Mary Ellen has a bachelor's in psychology from Washington State University and a master's in college student personnel services from K-State. Mary Ellen is a Start Smart Salary Facilitator. She has worked for the Career Center for over 13 years.

Strengths: Belief, Developer, Input, Positivity, Relator

Favorite K-State tradition: Call Hall!

Anne received her bachelor’s in sociology/criminology from Doane College and a master’s in communication studies from Kansas State. She previously was a graduate assistant for the K-State Forensics Team and taught public speaking classes on campus.

Strengths: Activator, Individualization, Positivity, Restorative, Woo

Favorite K-State tradition: I enjoy learning about the history of campus and of course the WABASH!

Pat received her bachelor's in communication from the University of Cincinnati and her master's in college student development from K-State. Pat is a Start Smart Salary Facilitator. She has worked at the Career Center since 2013.

Strengths: Includer, Learner, Maximizer, Relator, Responsibility

Favorite K-State tradition: My favorite K-State traditions include attending Purple Power Play with a great display of fireworks and K-State Open House. It’s a time I share K-State with new members of the community.

Andrew received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and human development from Kansas Wesleyan University and completed his master’s degree in academic advising from K-State in 2016. He has been working in higher education since 2010 having previous experience in immigration advising and admissions. He has worked at K-State since 2012 and joined the Career Center team in 2014

Strengths: Context, Communication, Empathy, Positivity, Woo

Favorite K-State tradition: The Week of Welcome at the beginning of the semester. I love feeling the buzz and energy from all of our new Wildcats navigating campus for the first time!

A K-State grad, Dana received a B.S. in business administration and M.S. in college student development. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in student affairs in higher education. Dana is a certified Career Development Facilitator and is a Start Smart Salary Facilitator. She has been with the Career Center since 2009.

Strengths: Communication, Developer, Includer, Positivity, Woo

Favorite K-State tradition: There is nothing like K-State family gatherings on football game days---the purple, tailgates, Willie doing push-ups, and of course the Wabash.

Anthony has a bachelor's degree in human resources from Kansas State University and a master's in college student development. Anthony has been with the Career Center since 2011.

Strengths: Arranger, Communication, Individualization, Positivity, Woo

Favorite K-State tradition: Finals week ... the bells in Anderson Hall play the Fight Song and Alma Mater. It reminds me of when I was walking from my last final about to go out into the world, creating a surreal moment in time.

Deb is a graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in Management and Human Relations. For the past 10 years Deb has worked as a Program Consultant for the Kansas Department of Commerce and also previously worked for the JQ Hammons Corporation, Kansas Bankers Association and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Favorite K-State tradition: The super deal combo: enjoying Call Hall Ice Cream while listening to K-State Band play Wabash Cannonball

Sammie has a bachelor’s degree in family studies and human services with a minor in conflict analysis and trauma studies, as well as a certificate in conflict resolution. She spent the last year of her undergrad working in the Vice President for Student Life office and as an intern with Counseling Services Outreach. 

Strengths: Strategic, Restorative, Communication, Ideation, InputAchiever, Context, Individualization, Learner, Relator

Favorite K-State tradition: Wabash, Purple Pride ice cream, and taking every chance to watch the excellent Pride of Wildcatland Marching Band!!

Debbie has worked at the Career Center since 2001.

Strengths: Achiever, Context, Individualization, Learner, Relator

Favorite K-State tradition: Purple Power Play!

Alison has been with the Career Center since 2001.

Strengths: Adaptability, Empathy, Intellection, Responsibility, Restorative

Favorite K-State tradition: The family atmosphere.

Jodi received her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University. She joined the Career Center team in 2015.

Strengths: Adaptability, Empathy, Ideation, Input, Positivity

Favorite K-State tradition: Doing the Wabash at K-State games!