Center for Career Planning

Margaret Russo '24

Educational Coordinator at Georgetown University - School of Medicine

Major: Applied Physics

Can you give a brief background about your current company and position?   

Georgetown University’s School of Medicine is a highly competitive medical program. I work within its Office of Medical Education where I work with a team that handles the administrative and logistical work that’s associated with the preclinical phase (a med students first year and half). I coordinate a variety of schedules, manage Canvas sites for multiple courses and modules, build and proctor exams, and serve as a liaison between students and faculty.

How do you think being at Christopher Newport helped you to pursue your career path? 

CNU has positively impacted my professional path in many ways! I obtained a variety of valuable administrative skills throughout my CCP internship, learned more about communicating with people from diverse backgrounds in writing and speech through my degree program, and discovered a interest in healthcare through my minor in Health, Wellness and Medical Studies.

Which career readiness competency did you develop the most during your time at CNU and ow do you use this competency in your career?

Career & Self Development - I’m constantly learning new things and new ways to efficiently do things in my role; my office also supports my interest in going back to school and do more within the healthcare industry

Communication & Professionalism - I think these go hand in hand and I’m constantly communicating with students, faculty and Dean, each with their own personality and set of task and concerns; it’s important to know how to communicate with such a variety of individuals in a professional manner which is a huge part of my job

Equity & Inclusion - This is a huge part of GU’s mission and motto, so naturally it’s embedded in my work my day; our school is beautiful mixing pot of individuals that are constantly treated equally and fairly

Teamwork - I would be lost and stressed without my small, but mighty team; being able to be open about our workload and willing to ask for help are essential in my role, and luckily, my team makes those things easy:)

What advice would you give current students?

Talk to your professors and try to get to know them beyond the classroom! Figuring out college and your career is hard enough; lean on the experienced people around you. They’re also just great people:)

ELEANOR EUNGARD ‘26

Intern at CNU Auxiliary Services 

Class Year: Senior

Majors: Global Commerce & German

What resources did you use to find your internship?

I reached out to Dr. Donaldson who put me in touch with Taryn Boone!

Which career readiness competency did you use during your internship?

Career & Self Development

Please give a specific example on how you developed this competency during your internship.

During my internship with Auxiliary Services, I was able to reflect on my personal strengths and narrow down my specific career interests. Through weekly mentorship meetings with Dr. Donaldson, I gained guidance on how to align my academic background with professional opportunities. These conversations allowed me to evaluate my skills, set realistic goals, and explore potential career paths that match both my interests and abilities. In addition, I received feedback on my projects and learned how to adapt my approach to professional tasks, which strengthened my confidence in navigating future career decisions. This combination of hands-on experience and mentorship directly supported my growth in career and self-development.

What advice do you have for underclassmen seeking internship opportunities?

I would recommend to underclassmen to reach out to your professors as they are very well connected and offer so much insight outside of just the classroom!