Staff
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Closed on university holidays as indicated on the K-State academic calendar.
Meet our Staff
Career Exploration
| Jared Meitler | Senior Assistant Director | jmeitler@k-state.edu | 785-532-6506 |
 Jared’s Bio
Jared oversees major and career exploration for the Career Center and serves as the coordinating instructor for the Find Your Fit CAT Community and EDCEP 120, the center's 1 credit-hour career exploration class. Read More 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 Health and Human Sciences, 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! |
| Ashley Anderson | Graduate Assistant | ashley2014@k-state.edu | 785-532-6506 |
 Ashley’s Bio
Ashley serves as the graduate assistant for major and career exploration at the Career Center. Read More Ashley received her bachelor’s in communication studies from Kansas State University. While obtaining her degree, Ashley was heavily involved in leadership studies and also worked at the Career Center as a career specialist. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in college student development. Strengths: Deliberative, Significance, Focus, Restorative, Relator Favorite K-State tradition: I love Call Hall ice cream, the K-State rodeo and of course the Wabash Cannonball! |
Career Specialists
Alexis Abadayan
Career Specialist
Graphic Design
Adrina Beltran
Career Specialist
Human Development and Family Science
Phoenix Franklin
Career Specialist
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Emma Hahn
Career Specialist
Personal Financial Planning
Tori Mitchell
Career Specialist
Secondary Education
Jonah Montgomery
Career Specialist
Marketing
Kevin Munoz-Hernandez
Career Specialist
Finance & Accounting
Natalie Rash
Career Specialist
Nutrition & Kinesiology
Merani Rivarola-Gragg
Career Specialist
Family Studies & Human Services
Janae Schulte
Career Specialist
Human Development and Family Science
Olivia Stingo
Career Specialist
Personal Financial Planning
Bailey Winkel
Career Specialist
Finance
Grace Worcester
Career Specialist
Marketing
College Liaisons
| Mary Ellen Barkley | Assistant Director | mebark@k-state.edu | 785-532-1680 |
 Mary Ellen’s Bio
Mary Ellen serves as liaison to the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Read More 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! |
| Marguerite Fredericksen | Interim Assistant Director | marg@k-state.edu | 785-532-6508 |
 Marguerite’s Bio
Marguerite serves as the liaison to the College of Engineering. Read More Marguerite received her Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music from Kansas State University in 2012. She has worked with school districts across Kansas, as well as Uganda and Liberia in her service as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. While obtaining her degrees, Marguerite was a member of the KSU Concert Choir, KSU Symphony Orchestra and KSU Operas. Favorite K-State tradition: "The Wabash Cannonball," and its history at K-State! |
| Pat Hudgins | Associate Director | phudgins@k-state.edu | 785-532-6508 |
 Pat’s Bio
Pat serves as the liaison to the College of Education students and leads center-wide programming and the advising team. Read More 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. |
| Roxanne Kennedy | Graduate Assistant | rskennedy@k-state.edu | 785-532-6506 |
 Roxanne’s Bio
Roxie serves as the graduate assistant for drop-in critiques and career advising at the Career Center. Read More Roxie received her Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Gender Studies from New College of Florida. While obtaining her degree, Roxie served as the resident advisor of the LGBTQ+ residence hall, and has been involved in student affairs since 2015. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in college student development.
Strengths: Strategic, Individualization, Belief, Futuristic, Developer Favorite K-State tradition: I love going to the Varsity food truck with my partner on the weekends, and getting to hear the K-State Band travel around Aggieville before games! |
| Andrew Kohls | Assistant Director | andrewkohls@ksu.edu | 785-532-1685 |
 Andrew’s Bio
Andrew serves as the liaison to the College of Architecture, Planning & Design students and graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read More 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! |
| Jaci Kolm | Assistant Director | jlkolm@k-state.edu | 785-532-1680 |
 Jaci’s Bio
Jaci serves as the liaison to the College of Health and Human Sciences' students. Read More Jaci received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in human development and family science. While obtaining her degree, she worked as a career specialist at the Career Center and a peer mentor for Family Studies. Strengths: Positivity, Includer, Competition, Developer, Harmony Favorite K-State tradition: The K-State Pub Crawl Band that plays in local establishments the Friday night before home football games. It's fun to see them pump up K-State fans and support the Wildcats! |
| Ashley Motley | Assistant Director | akmotley@k-state.edu | 785-532-1685 |
 Ashley’s Bio
Ashley serves as the liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences' undergraduate students. Read More Ashley received her master’s in college student affairs from the University of South Florida and bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Kansas State University. She joined the K-State Career Center in June 2016 after working in Florida career services for 7 years. Strengths: Individualization, Strategic, Empathy, Woo, Learner Favorite K-State tradition: The Wabash Cannonball! I met my husband in my last year at K-State and when we tied the knot we got all of our wedding guests to participate in the Wabash during our reception at the Alumni Center. |
| Anthony Ybarra | Assistant Director | anthonyy@k-state.edu | 785-532-6508 |
 Anthony’s Bio
Anthony serves as liaison to the College of Business Administration. Read More 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. |
Alumni Career Services
| Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub | Alumni Consultant | dschaub@k-state.com | 785-532-3392 |
 Debra’s Bio
Deb serves as the Alumni Career Services liaison to the K-State Career Center and the Alumni Association. She provides resources to K-State alumni, assisting them in defining their career options and helping them develop their job searching skills. Read More 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 |
Employer Relations
| Sammie Hillstock | Project Manager | shillstock@k-state.edu | 785-532-3450 |
 Sammie's Bio
Sammie manages all of the career fairs across the center and will answer your questions about registrations and payments, among other details. Read More 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 Owens | On-Campus Interview Coordinator | dowens@k-state.edu | 785-532-1681 |
 Debbie’s Bio
Debbie schedules on-campus interviews, posts jobs, and books interview rooms in the Career Center. Read More Debbie has worked at the Career Center since 2001. Strengths: Achiever, Context, Individualization, Learner, Relator Favorite K-State tradition: Purple Power Play! |
| Valeria Rubio | Employer Relations Associate | vrubio@k-state.edu | 785-532-6506 |
 Valeria’s Bio
Valeria assists all current and prospective employers with any type of recruiting on campus. Read More Valeria has a bachelor's degree in marketing with a minor in Spanish and Hospitality Management, as well as a certificate in International Business. She worked for K-State's Department of Housing and Dining Services as a Meetings and Events Assistant while obtaining her degree. Strengths: Harmony, Responsibility, Belief, Discipline, Relator Favorite K-State tradition: Wabashing, Call Hall ice cream and watching the sun rise at Top of the World. |
Student Staff
Chris Blegen
Paraprofessional
Animal Sciences and Industry
Mary Carr
Paraprofessional
Marketing
Kamille Greenwood
Career Closet Intern
Apparel & Textiles
Columba Herrera-Gonzalez
Jobs Entry Intern
Computer Science
Erin Henderson
Paraprofessional
Computer Science
Tessa Jirak
Paraprofessional
Agricultural Communications & Journalism
Lindsey Johnson
Career Fair Intern
Hospitality Management
Sydney Lenox
Social Media Intern
Apparel & Textiles
Administration
| Mary Ewing | Director's Assistant | mewing@k-state.edu | 785-532-1691 |
 Mary's Bio
Mary supports the director's area and also manages the Center's accounting. Read More She has a bachelor's degree in restaurant management from K-State. Mary has been with the Career Center since 2006. Strengths: Communication, Connectedness, Harmony, Input, Woo Favorite K-State tradition: Purple … because it's an awesome color! |
| Kerri Keller | Executive Director | kdkeller@k-state.edu | 785-532-1691 |
 Kerri’s BioKerri directs the overall operations of the Career Center and teaches the LEAD 399 Internships for Career Development class. Read More Kerri has a Ph.D from K-State, a master’s degree in student personnel and a bachelor's degree in psychology/social work. She has worked in career services for over 20 years at universities in Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri and Kansas. Strengths: Connectedness, Futuristic, Learner, Maximizer, Strategic Favorite K-State tradition: K-State Family — this is a special place and I appreciate the extra effort everyone gives to take care of the family. |
Robert J. Sanders
| Administrative Assistant
| rjsanders@k-state.edu | 785-532-1685 |
 Robert’s BioRobert supports the assistant directors for the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Architecture, Planning and Design. Read More Robert earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in creative writing from Kansas State University. A former instructor of expository writing, Robert has been working in various roles at K-State since graduating in 2016. Strengths: Strategic, Communication, Restorative, Adaptability, Includer Favorite K-State tradition: Sharing campus with my son. He loves Nichols Hall, Hale Library, and the Berney Family Welcome Center because they look like castles. |
| Alison Sotkovski | Administrative Assistant | alison@k-state.edu | 785-532-6508 |
 Alison’s Bio
Alison supports the assistant directors for the Colleges of Business, Engineering, and Education. She is also the go-to person for education on-campus interviews. Read More Alison has been with the Career Center since 2001. Strengths: Adaptability, Empathy, Intellection, Responsibility, Restorative Favorite K-State tradition: The family atmosphere. |
| Jodi Swendson | Administrative Assistant | jswend@k-state.edu | 785-532-1680 |
 Jodi’s Bio
Jodi supports the assistant directors for the Colleges of Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, and Vet Med. Read More 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! |
Alpha List
Student Staff
Alexis Abadayan, Career Specialist; Major: Fine Arts |
Adrina Beltran, Career Specialist; Major: Human Development and Family Science |
Chris Blegen, Paraprofessional; Major: Animal Sciences and Industry |
Mary Carr, Paraprofessional; Major: Marketing |
Phoenix Franklin, Career Specialist; Major: Family & Consumer Sciences Education |
Kamille Greenwood, Career Closet Intern; Major: Apparel & Textiles |
Emma Hahn, Career Specialist; Major: Personal Financial Planning |
Erin Henderson, Paraprofessional; Major: Computer Science |
Columba Herrera-Gonzalez, Jobs Entry Intern; Major: Computer Science |
Tessa Jirak, Paraprofessional; Major: Agriculture Communications & Journalism |
Lindsey Johnson, Career Fair Intern; Major: Hospitality Management |
Sydney Lenox, Social Media Intern; Major: Apparel & Textiles |
Tori Mitchell, Career Specialist; Major: Secondary Education |
Jonah Montgomery, Career Specialist; Major: Marketing |
Kevin Munoz-Hernandez, Career Specialist; Major: Finance |
Natalie Rash, Career Specialist; Major: Nutrition & Kinesiology |
Merani Rivarola-Gragg, Career Specialist; Major: Family Studies & Human Services |
Janae Schulte, Career Specialist; Major: Human Development and Family Science |
Olivia Stingo, Career Specialist; Major: Personal Financial Planning |
Bailey Winkel, Career Specialist; Major: Finance |
Grace Worcester, Career Specialist; Major: Marketing |
