Jake Castellanos

Passionate about helping students create their unique career journey. Guider of students interested in the communication and arts pathways. Advocate for students with disabilities. Fan of the outdoors and baseball.

 

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Jake Castellanos

Career Counselor

Dr. Marina Chavez

Invested in supporting students to discover who they are, to build the life that they want and to make the change that they wish to see in the world. Supports the vision and action of the change-makers and world-shakers of the Education and Human Services pathway. Liaison to transfer students and military-affiliated students.

 

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Dr. Marina Chavez

Career Counselor

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Oversee all student-focused operations, services, resources, and programs while advocating for career development to be intertwined throughout the UCSB  student experience. Experienced career counselor with a strong desire to support all students along their career journey. Corgi enthusiast.

 

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Maddie Foster

Associate Director,
Career Education

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Creates space for students to build confidence in "real world" endeavors. Thrives on "light bulb" moments during resume critiques. Supports students in finding creative ways for "teamwork to make a dream work." Enthusiastic about quotation marks and pet rats.

 

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Maya Hargens

Assistant Director,
Graduate Career Education

Aanika Khatri

Interested in building genuine and motivational relationships with students. Aims to create a safe space for students to share their ambitions, struggles, and favorite TikToks. Here to help students find meaningful opportunities that will elevate their academic, professional, and personal goals. Loves dancing, getting brunch, and embracing her South Asian heritage.
 

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Aanika Khatri

Career Counselor

Serineh Manokian

Dedicated to being your advocate for all your career goals. Each student journey is unique and I am here to empower your individual experience. UCSB alum excited to be back on campus to support the best students (zero bias). Career Counselor for Engineering + Tech Pathway students, support in our fast-changing world. Most likely reading a book while complaining about how little sleep I get.

 

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Serineh Manokian

Career Counselor

Christina Nguyen

Lives in the moment to prepare for the future. Ready to assist students to find their place in between. Liaisons with students to develop innovative careers. Here for you to be there for others. Mildly addicted to coffee.

 

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Christina Nguyen

Career Counselor / Coordinator

Julius Palaroan

Eager to help students through their personal & professional journey. Committed to serving first-gen, underserved students. Enjoys building Lego and going to Costco!

 

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Julius Palaroan

Career Counselor

LaTia Willis

Oversees all aspects of the Career Resources Room (CRR) operations and manages the amazing Student Peer Advisors. Passionate about providing easy access, free, up-to-date, and comprehensive career information for students.  Loves her family, reading, the performing arts, and is a proud Gryffindor/Marvel/Tolkienite!

 

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LaTia Willis

Career Resources Coordinator