Acknowledgments
The publishing of this iteration of the Career Services website at the University of California, Santa Barbara marks a significant achievement in the advancement of student support services within the fields of career development and student affairs. It is with great honor and enthusiasm that we fill this space with deserved acknowledgments for the people and processes which have produced this substantive result of innovation.
This website has been constructed through extensive collaborative efforts from distinguished career development professionals, project managers, digital marketers, website developers, and graphic designers. Together, this team employed state-of-the-art technology within the higher education industry to produce the dynamic, user-friendly, and educational career platform that you see today, accessible by all UCSB students and future generations to come. It has been customized with the same quality of care that we invest into each aspect of our daily work to democratize students' access of quality career information, engage their interests in career development, empower a sense of agency to pursue and attain their career goals, and support their transition into the world of work.
Similar to many career paths, the path to creating this website was far from linear. Its development required multiple years of research, production, and phases of implementation, and its success is attributed to an exceptional act of service from its contributors. From the sponsorship and support provided by leadership, to the steadfast production work and personal sacrifices made by project managers, writers, and designers, this project is a reflection of Career Services' enduring effort to support UCSB students in their pursuit of a brighter future.
May it be accessed, consumed, and enjoyed by generations of Gauchos for years to come.
-A Note From the Project Managers
January 2020
Contributors
Leadership
Ignacio Gallardo, Director
Project Management
Eric Wilder, Career Counselor
Robert Sams, Business Systems Analyst
Research
Maya Hargens, Career Counselor
Derek Musashe, Career Counselor
Lana Smith-Hale, Career Counselor
Kathy Dunson, Career Employment Specialist
Cristal Garcia Martinez, Career Employment Specialist
Photography and Visual Assets
Ally Litwiler, Marketing Coordinator
Erin Ryan, Marketing Coordinator
David Palmer, Marketing Coordinator
Devanshi Mehta, Marketing Peer
Matt Perko, Senior Web Designer
Editing
Eric Wilder, Career Counselor
Robert Sams, Business Systems Analyst
Caylee Burditt, Career Peer Advisor
Maddie Foster, Career Counselor
Emily White, Associate Director
John Coate, Assistant Director
Writing (Listed Alphabetically by Author)
Corina Aguiar, Administrative Assistant
Amanda Asquith, Internship & Experience Manager
Monica Ballon-Kalinowski, Career Counselor
Leticia Cardenas, Employment Services Specialist
John Coate, Assistant Director
Kathy Dunson, Career Employment Specialist
Maddie Foster, Career Counselor
Ignacio Gallardo, Director
Cristal Garcia Martinez, Career Employment Specialist
Ann Greenwald, Administrative Assistant
Maya Hargens, Career Counselor
Carol Huang, Career Counselor
Desirea Lewis, Business Officer
Ally Litwiler, Marketing Coordinator
Derek Musashe, Career Counselor
Robert Sams, Business Systems Analyst
Diana Seder, Employer Outreach Manager
Lana Smith-Hale, Career Counselor
Molly Steen, Career Counselor
Kianna Tarango, Events Coordinator
Jo Ann Villanueva-Salvador, Career Counselor
Emily White, Associate Director
Eric Wilder, Career Counselor
Website Development and Design by Ocean o' Graphics
Monica Pessino, Creative Director
Carlos Paz, Web Developer
Additional Comments
Thank you to the dozens of additional staff members and student employees who made this project possible through years of production and continued service to UCSB students, and to the future contributors whose continued efforts will sustain and advance this website for many years. On behalf of Career Services, we are forever grateful for your dedication to student services.
