Contact Us
From career skills development to networking and programs, the Career Development Center team provides everything students need to prepare for post-grad life, and alumni in the time after Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.
- Visit us in Starbuck Center 204. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
- Contact us: 518-580-5790 or cdc@skidmore.edu
meet the team
Shannon E. Rodriguez
Executive Director
Pronouns: She/her
518-580-5794
As executive director, I design and implement comprehensive career services that empower students for success in today's competitive job market.
Brianna Battiste
Senior Assistant Director of Employer Relations/Summer Experience Fund Manager
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-8265
I connect employers to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and work with students/alumni interested in careers in finance. I also manage the Summer Experiences Survey, The Summer Experience Fund, Internship Expo, Wall Street 101, and the Peer Advisor Network.
Rachel Chase
Assistant Director of Career Development
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-8216
I'm a career advisor that specializes in health and science. I serve on the Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC).
Kristen Flynn
Temporary Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5790
I oversee the Zankel Experience Network (ZEN) initiatives of Summer Experience Fund and ZEN Mentoring programs.
Michelle Hubbs
Associate Director of Civic Engagement
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5798
I'm a career advisor that specializes in social impact careers, non-profits, and community service. I also advise the student club Benefaction and collaborate with Civic Engagement faculty, especially on Applied Civic Engagement (ACE) courses. I also support programs for international students, including the Professional Success Series.
Lauren Sisson
Associate Director of Career Development
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5793
I'm a career advisor that specializes in arts, media, communications, and marketing. I also support students with disabilities, serve as a liaison to Alumni Engagement, and manage Career Jam and the ZEN Mentoring Program.
Nicole Todd
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5791
I connect employers to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and work with students/alumni interested in careers in data science and technology. I also manage the First Destinations Survey and the Data Science & Tech Mini Conference.
Zachary VanGalder
Associate Directorof Inclusive Career Exploration
Pronouns: He/Him
518-580-5797
I'm a career advisor that specializes in government, politics, international affairs, sustainability, and consulting. I serve as the pre-law advisor, specialize in early engagement, and lead several diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. I also manage the Winter Job Shadow Program and First to Future: A Networking and Personal Branding Dinner for First Generation College Students.
Idalia I. Sepúlveda
Staff Assistant Database/Website Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5673
I support our Executive Director, professional staff, and Career Corps. I also manage website updates, Handshake, and process all budget requests.
Career Development Center Mission Statement:
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's Career Development Center is committed to supporting all students and alumni through the creative process of integrating their liberal arts education and experiences into a satisfying career. In keeping with the college's founding principle of linking theoretical with applied learning, we help students and alumni develop self-knowledge, cultivate partnerships on and off-campus, prepare for experiential opportunities and manage their careers proactively. We encourage students to build skills and participate in engaged liberal learning practices early in their Â鶹Æƽâ°æ experience, and we offer guidance to both students and alumni in forging meaningful careers for a world of rapid change.