Career Coaching

As a career coach, I build relationships with students as they develop, pursue, and achieve their own career goals. As a first generation college student, I found exploration and career development difficult, so my hope is that every student leaves a conversation with me feeling supported and more confident in their next steps. I love celebrating accomplishments (big and small) with students! 

In my free time I'm probably reading, listening to Taylor Swift, hanging out with my dog, solving a puzzle on the NYT Games app, attempting to teach myself a creative hobby, or catching up with friends. 

As a career coach my goal is to support students with navigating and overcoming barriers in their career development journey. My favorite coaching appointments are on topics that may seem challenging or intimidating, such as offer evaluation and negotiation, interviewing, and networking.

I am the first in my family to attend college and earn both a bachelor's and master's degree. As an undergraduate, I studied Psychology, then completed my grad program in Counseling and Student Personnel with an emphasis in College Student Affairs; which I tell people is a long title for working with college students. During grad school I really enjoyed my Career Development and Counseling courses, and I completed an internship working as a Career Advisor in our Career Center. These experiences led to my career interest in working in Career Services. My specialty area focuses on students who are exploring their own career interests and I look forward to helping students choose a career path and/or major they feel confident about. 

In my free time I enjoy cooking, dancing, game nights, brunching, and traveling with friends!

As a career professional in higher education, it's a necessity to build solid relationships with students in everything I do from teaching, to 1:1 appointments, to programming. I want to learn what it is students need to be successful in their industries and on their career paths so I can help them gain access to resources and information to help them get there. I meet students wherever they are at in their journey and work alongside them in their career exploration, preparation, transitions, and everything else along the way. I love my job. Witnessing students go through and grow through their career development journey is simply the coolest and most exciting thing.

In my free time I like to be active doing anything outdoors including biking, hiking, and enjoying the lake (both frozen and not). I love almost all sports both as a spectator and competitor. I recently (July 2024) completed my motorcycle course and look forward to putting on some miles! 

I get excited whenever I have the opportunity to problem solve with students, big or small! I became a career coach because meeting with students to discuss their future has always energized me. I enjoy working with students to set goals that help them take action whether they are looking to get a resume checked out, trying to navigate an internship/job search, or are contemplating big questions like “What am I going to do with my life?” My hope is that students leave an appointment feeling like they have some idea of what comes next and know that they have a strong support system here at the Carlson School. 

When I am not at work I love to find ways to enjoy nature through lake days, hammocking, camping, or just sitting and enjoying the outdoors. I try to bring a bit of nature indoors through my growing plant collection! I also enjoy cooking and baking, I frequently try out my new recipes on friends, family, and coworkers! 

One of the things I love most about working with students is seeing them grow and develop into confident individuals. I approach much of my work with students as a partnership where I am learning from them just as much as they are learning from me.

 Before becoming a career coach, I suppported students who were first generation in navigating the college and career process. I became a career coach because I was a first-generation college graduate who struggled with navigating the career development process, but was fortunate to have counselors and mentors who guided me through the process. My goal is to continue supporting students with overcoming barriers and navigating institutional systems while providing space for students to show up authenticly throughout their career development process.

In my free time, you can find me crocheting, cross-stiching, traveling and decluttering junk throughout my house.  

My name is Adrian DeLuna and I am a Senior majoring in MIS & Business Analytics, with a minor in Computer Science. My previous experiences include consulting projects with student groups, as well as competing in case competitions. This past summer I interned at HealthScape Advisors, a Chartis Company as a Summer Analyst working on payer transformation. In my free time I love hiking, trying new restaurants, and traveling. I look forward to helping and encouraging students to reach their personal and professional goals! 

My name is Ayman Elhassan and I am a Senior majoring in Management Information Systems with a minor in Marketing. I am currently the President of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), This past summer, I interned at Kearney as a Summer Business Analyst where I supported a back-office staff migration for a global asset management firm. Additionally, last summer I interned at EY as a Technology Consulting Intern. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, traveling, listening to music  and playing basketball with friends. As a PCC, I'm excited to help students bridge the gap between their passions and career goals. 

My name is Zach Groh and I am a Junior majoring in Marketing and Management Information Systems. This past summer I interned as an Enterprise Shared Services Analyst Intern at Optum, United Health Group working on the Performance Guarantee team to create a machine learning predictive model and dashboard. I also work as a marketing project management assistant at the Recreation and Wellness Center. I love to travel, run, go to sporting events, and explore the city and outdoors with friends. I am excited to make new connections and help students along their career journeys. 

My name is Morgan Hoernke, and I am a sophomore majoring in Marketing and minoring in Digital Media Studies. This past summer I was a Marketing and Communications Intern for Wausau River District. This school year I am looking forward to taking on a Marketing and Sales internship through Chartwells. I also participate in the Student Marketing Association, and the Center for Sales and Leadership Education where I am on the marketing team, and a competitor in sales competitions. Outside of school I love spending time with my friends & family, thrifting, hiking, going to concerts, weight lifting, and painting! I look forward to helping others grow in their professional journey. As well as connecting and sharing with my peers what I’ve learned through my own internships and experiences, and getting to know about their experiences in return!

My name is Anna Houglum and I am a senior at Carlson! My major is Management Information Systems. The past 2 summers I interned at EY as a Technology Risk Consultant and before that I was at CliftonLarsonAllen as a Systems Analyst Intern. In my free time, I love to coach and judge gymnastics, spend time with friends/family and try new restaurants. I am very excited to get to know each and every one of you as I have a passion for the Carlson community and I want to help undergraduate students find that community and work towards their career and personal goals!

My name is Leah Johnson and I am a Senior double majoring in HR and international Business with a minor in Spanish. I am currently the President of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, This past summer, I interned at JPMorgan and Chase as HRADP within Compensation for investment and commercial bankers. Additionally, the past two summers I’ve interned at Northern Tool Equipment and WOW Logistics. In my free time, I love traveling, cycling, trying out new restaurants and long walks with friends. As a PCC, I'm excited to connect with and assist fellow students in accomplishing their career and professional goals! 

My name is Mira Ratrout, and I am a Junior double majoring in Accounting and Finance. This past summer I interned at Deloitte, where I focused on Assurance and IT Audits. Prior to that, I interned with the City of Rochester, where I focused on community initiatives that deepened my passion for cultivating supportive environments. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. As a Peer Career Coach, I look forward to contributing to a welcoming and encouraging community where students can grow professionally. 

My name is Jonathan Walker, and I am a Senior majoring in Finance and International Business with a minor in Business Analytics. I have been an intern at Allianz Life for over two years in the distribution division. I am a part of the Carlson School Accounting Club (CSAC) as a senior advisor. I spent the last spring semester studying abroad in Copenhagen at the Copenhagen School of Business. In my free time, I spend time with my friends and explore both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. I am looking forward to the fall semester and helping students during the busy recruiting season.

Hi there! My name is Yuchuan (John) Zhang. I am a senior majoring in Management Information System and Accounting, minoring Business Analytics. In the past summer, I worked as a Tax Technology Consultant Intern at Deloitte with a main focus on the federal tax and tax technologies. I also worked as one of the Welcome Week Leaders to continue my Orientation Leader impact and is currently presiding in NRVTAP (NonResident Volunteer Tax Assistance Program). To balance work and life, I love weight lifting, trying different cuisines, and volunteering in RISE international ministry. My roles in the past and experiences as an international student drive me be part of PCC. I’m thrilled to meet new people, offer my best help, and build connections.