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. 

There is nothing I love more in my career than helping students discover their strengths and create plans for professional development. I see every appointment, every class, and every event as an opportunity to help you learn more about yourself, see what you are capable of, and ideate and achieve your goals. My goal in each interaction is to help you discover that you are in control of your career journey, and I’m here to help you with the tools and resources you need to be successful!

In my free time, you can find me taking long walks with my friends and my dog, traveling, and trying out different fitness studios across the Twin Cities. 

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 Morgan Hoernke, and I am a junior 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 Kseniya Hnetsko and I am a senior double majoring in Accounting and Business Analytics with a minor in Business Law. I am currently a Vice President of Sponsorship of Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity. Last spring semester I interned at Small Lot mid-size company as a marketing analyst through DELUXE program. During upcoming summer of 2026 I will be interning at CHS Inc. as a Strategy Inten. In my free time, I love traveling, yoga, pilates, and trying out new things with friends. As a PCC, I am excited to develop strong connections with students to assist them in achieving all their career goals!  

My name is Janae Perry, I am currently a junior majoring in MIS and Finance with a minor in Business Analytics and Spanish. I currently serve as community outreach coordinator on the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) board. This past summer I interned at Best Buy as a Digital Channel Management Intern where I supported teams with e-commerce management. I currently work as a manager at Best Buy retail where I support and oversee a team of employees. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, dancing, traveling and being in nature. I am excited to be a resource to others and help students grow professionally and personally!