DeVry University Career Week 2022

Systems Engineer, Senior Staff Logistics and Sustainment

Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations

Kristopher Velazquez is a Systems Engineer, Fellow, and Chief Technologist at Lockheed Martin Corporate Engineering. In this role, he is responsible for the maturation of digital transformation for all Lockheed Martin sustainment technologies including virtual reality training applications, augmented reality maintenance, digital twin, human augmentation, and data analytics.

An award-winning engineer with more than 20 years of business development, program management, engineering and customer engagement experience, Mr. Velazquez has delivered exceptional results on many of Lockheed Martin’s highest profile programs. Prior to assuming his current role, he was the Chief Engineer and Engineering Manager for the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he was responsible for enterprise information technology, design, and software development.

Mr. Velazquez has held several roles of increasing responsibility including developing agreements with industry, providing legal evaluation agreements, and facilitating technology pilots with external customers. As a member of the U.S. Navy Mr. Velazquez deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and supported communication for over 4,000 sailors during wartime operations.

Mr. Velazquez received his Master of Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School. He is also an Adjunct Professor of the University of Maryland Global Campus and Colorado State Global Campus teaching networking, cloud infrastructure, and system administration. As a member of Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers and IEEE, Mr. Velazquez serves the community as a STEM leader in the Virginia Beach school system and in Lockheed Martin through outreach events.

Global Talent Acquisition Manager

ADB Safegate

Serving as the recruiting partner for the ADB Safegate Americas based roles, I act as the global lead for developing and managing the Company’s talent acquisition strategy. This includes:

• Driving a strong collaborative approach amongst the talent acquisition team
• Refining current processes and creating new to ensure they are most effective
• Creating and driving the talent acquisition strategy that positions the company to acquire top talent to meet our current and future talent needs

(e.g., via creating strategic partnerships with talent communities, universities, etc.)

Assistant Vice President – College Program Student Coordinator

USLI

Kristen graduated with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Cabrini University in 2006. She began her career in insurance when she joined USLI in early 2013 after deciding that she was ready for a change. She worked her way up to an Underwriting Assistant role, and it was in this role that she found her true calling within the company. With an internship program in place for students who were going to school and working part-time at USLI, Kristen began coaching some of the students on her own team. Guiding and mentoring others has always been her passion, and the impact she was able to make on college students was invaluable. She became the College Help Program Coordinator in 2015 and has helped the program expand and grow ever since. In her role specifically, Kristen is involved in recruiting, interviewing and on boarding students, while making sure they have a rich hands-on experience during their time at USLI.

Kristen is married to her college sweetheart, who also works at USLI, and they live in Havertown, PA with their 5-year-old daughter Adelynn, and two-year-old pup, Remi. Kristen is also passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has helped to bring a diversity of students into the College Help Program at USLI.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

University Relations, VALOR (Veterans) BRG Leadership Council
Republic Services

Raphael seeks out and recruit's high caliber talent for Republic Services' leadership development programs, internships, and other career opportunities. He co-leads Republic Services' Military Veteran recruitment and retention, plus member of various diversity initiatives. He started with Republic Services as a Talent Acquisition Partner and was promoted to his current role in 2019. He has recruiting experience with logistics, long haul drivers and financial professionals.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, molded by 20 plus years of training and experience, Raphael excelled in leading up to 88 personnel in multiple roles, as an operations superintendent, budget/resource manager, meteorologist, housing manager, and logistics/supply manager. He successfully supported operations across five continents. He has gained multiple cultural insights via travel to over 80 locations in 20 countries.

Talent Acquisition Leader Sr

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

Nancy R. Anderson is a highly successful talent acquisition leader in the healthcare industry with proven success in full life cycle recruiting. She is currently Senior Talent Acquisition Leader for Canon Medical Systems USA. In this role she delivers full life-cycle recruitment for Sales, Marketing, Service, headquarters and business operations. Responsibilities include expanding candidate pipelines, managing workload, guiding support staff and successfully achieving talent acquisition performance goals.

Prior to Canon, Nancy was an executive recruiter with JPM International where she provided comprehensive service to healthcare clients placing all levels of talent, including senior executives. She was especially valued for coaching clients on better understanding their true talent needs and meeting these needs with outstanding candidate hires. Throughout her career, Nancy has received numerous recognitions and awards, and is known for delivering the highest quality candidates who enjoy long tenures in their roles and organizations.

Nancy earned her BS in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in Laguna Beach, California with her husband and, as a lifelong resident of Southern California enjoys being close to many friends and family members. Outside of work she enjoys travel, hiking, cultural activities, volunteering for church and community groups, and being part owner of a Temecula winery. She may be reached at nancwav@cox.net

Talent Acquisition Specialist

State Farm Insurance

Sandy has been with State Farm for over 27 years. She has had multiple careers with State Farm including roles in Claims, Automation/Procedures and Human Resources. As a recruiter her passion is to guide job seekers to find job opportunities that they can grow in and continue to develop for their entire career. Sandy holds a bachelor’s from California State University, Long Beach.

Employer Relations Team

DeVry University

Crystal Turner, Senior Career Advisor-Employer Relations has been serving in Career Services for 13 years as an Associate Director of Career Services and a Senior Career Advisor during that period. Crystal currently works closely with employers seeking to understand their hiring needs and marketing talent from DeVry University. Crystal is a Certified Career Coach and a Gallup Strengths Trained Coach. She has provided coaching to students seeking assistance with job search strategies, interviewing, resume reviews, and networking strategies. Crystal has also been a Adjunct Professor with DeVry University and has taught critical thinking and career development courses. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Master of Business Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.

National Job Lead Developer – Employer Relations Team

DeVry University

Patty Jagodzinski, National Job Lead Developer with DeVry University, has over 18 years of experience in higher education including 8 years in Career Services. As an employer relationship builder and career development specialist, Patty establishes opportunities with non-profit organizations and employers for currently enrolled students to gain real-world experience in their degree program. This includes all experiential learning openings for FWS and non-FWS eligible students. Patty is a Gallup Strengths Trained Coach and a Certified Professional Resume Writer. Patty holds her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.

Employer Relations Team – DeVry University

DeVry University

Kathaleen Emery is the Senior Career Advisor-Employer relations for the East Coast Region where she has been a member of the Career Services team since 2004. Kathaleen is passionate about the role that she plays as a liaison between college students and DeVry University employer partners. She is currently PHR and SHRM-CP certified and is a Certified Professional Resume Writer as well as a Gallup Strengths Trained Coach. Kathaleen graduated from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Child and Family Services and received her MBA at Keller Graduate School of Management with a focus in Human Resources. Kathaleen has also served as an adjunct instructor for both DeVry University and Carrington College.

Talent Sourcer for the Delivery Team

Xerox

Rachel Brunner is a Talent Sourcer for the Delivery team at Xerox. Her journey with Xerox started recently in November of 2021, and has enjoyed every minute working with her new company. Rachel graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She received her Pennsylvania Teaching Certification during her time at Slippery Rock. Prior to Rachels time with Xerox she worked for one of the state cyber schools in Pennsylvania. This is where she found her love for recruiting. During her free time, Rachel loves to go on new adventures with her dog and fiancé and complete home decor projects around the house.

Director, Employer Relations and Internships

DeVry University

Terri Wallman is an accomplished career services leader and business executive with 17 years- experience in Higher Ed and 20+ years-experience in business operations across the U.S. Serving in her current role for the past 8 years, Terri leads a team of employer relations advisors who develop employer partnerships and support university recruiting teams nationwide. In her current role, she develops talent acquisition strategies for employer partners at the national level and provides workforce solutions for organizations seeking to attract top talent from DeVry University and Keller. Prior to joining DeVry University, Terri served as the National Director of Career Services for the Le Cordon Bleu overseeing 17 campuses across the U.S. Terri is also known as a highly recognized and distinguished hospitality industry professional running high-end hotels and restaurants in the New York City and Miami Beach markets at some of America’s top food and beverage organizations, holding key decision-making positions.

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Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Siemens Healthineers

Amy has over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruiting. She has recruited staff at all levels for various companies and industries over the years including Healthcare, Nursing, Manufacturing, Accounting, Finance, Food Services, Marketing, Mortgage, Information Technology, Computer Software, Biotech, Professional services, Construction and HVAC. Amy holds a bachelor’s in Health Science from SUNY Brockport.

Corporate Recruiter 1

DaVita

Ivette Diaz has worked as a Recruiter and Career Coach within the Healthcare Industry for the past 5 years. She has partnered with DaVita Kidney Care as a Corporate Recruiter I and assists the Irvine, CA Corporate Office. Specifically, she recruits for DaVita’s ROPS Team. ROPS’ mission is to enable the Village to give life. By arranging dialysis placements, verifying and maximizing coverage, generating and submitting claims, obtaining required documentation and proactively dealing with commercial and government payers; center teammates can concentrate on giving the best care to patients, and DaVita’s patients can focus on their health and families without worrying about their medical claims. When there is a job well done at the ROPS Team, patients receive the gift of peace of mind.

Senior Employer Relations Advisor- West Region

Devry University

Linda is the Senior Employer Relations Advisor for the West Region, covering 13 states for DeVry University Career Services. Her role is to assist employers in connecting with DeVry students and alumni to market their job and career opportunities. Prior to joining DeVry, Linda worked for over ten years in the recruiting industry. With a blend of corporate recruiting, staffing agency recruiting and higher education career services experience, her previous positions have all been focused on connecting the job seeker to the employer. Some of the industries she’s worked in include hospitality, healthcare, medical devices, sales, retail, and general education. Her early career was in cosmetic retail sales and restaurant hospitality roles, both in management and at the staff level. Linda holds a Master of Arts, Education, Curriculum & Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts, Communication, both from Arizona State University.

Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager, Human Resources

Smurfit Kappa

Tiffany Ayers is a native of Memphis, Tennessee The home of blues and “real” barbeque. She moved to Texas as the Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager for Smurfit Kappa, one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world. She is truly committed to uncovering great talent and driving and maintaining a diverse, inclusive team and culture.

Tiffany received her Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Memphis and brings over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Tiffany started her career journey in the Staffing industry as well as the eCommerce industry where she successfully developed recruiting strategies, internships and championed diversity and inclusion programs.

She is passionate about networking, developing candidates, and branding Smurfit Kappa. In her spare time, she loves to shop, travel, and read. Her weakness is pasta, shoes, and perfume.

Chief Volunteer Officer

Lighthouse Guild

Professionally, Cheryl A. Pemberton-Graves has diverse experience that includes work in philanthropy, building volunteer programs and client services for nonprofit organizations including Lighthouse Guild International; providing consulting services to community development corporations throughout the country with Local Initiatives Support Corporation; managing operational audits of multi-million dollar public/private/nonprofit organizations with the New York City Comptroller’s Office and establishing nonprofit organizations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In the legislative and administrative arena of government, she has worked with the former Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Arthur O. Eve, former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer, former City Comptrollers and State Senator Kevin Parker.

Cheryl serves on several nonprofit boards including: The Cultural Arts Academy Charter School, The Priscilla E. Pemberton Society of The Bank Street College of Education and The Five Pearls Foundation, where she is the Chairperson. She holds diamond life membership with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., an international community service organization.

Her commitment to philanthropy has resulted in her being featured in two online chats hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Bolder Giving, the topic: “Inspiring African-American Donors to Give”. In 2019, her commitment to service was recognized by the Williamsbridge NAACP Child Development Center, the US Congress and the New York State legislature.

Mrs. Pemberton-Graves received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from SUNY @ Albany and received her Master of Public Administration from Bernard Baruch College and is a National Urban Fellow. Cheryl is married to John C. Graves Esq.

Sr. Manager, Enterprise Sourcing

Comcast

Kecia earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and found a passion for helping people which led to a career in Human Resources. She has continued her education journey by obtaining a Master’s in Business Administration, a Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership and is currently working on a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. Over the last twenty plus years Kecia has held roles in recruiting, training and most recently as an HR Business Partner. Kecia joined Comcast in 2016 in the West Chester, Ohio office and previously worked for large financial services organizations including Fifth Third Bank and Finestra (formerly D& H ). She has a passion for giving back and helping the community in which she lives and works. That passion was recognized by her previous organization; being awarded the prestigious D&H Community Commitment Award. Kecia is the mother of two amazing young men who she says have taught her the true meaning of servant leadership. Kecia loves a challenge and can be found continually chipping away at her bucket list. The current challenge is learning the violin.

I.T. Strategy HR Supervisor

UPS

Kalena Lawes is currently the I.T. Strategy Human Resource Supervisor at UPS, and has been with UPS for over 4 years. She started her career with UPS as an intern in the human resources department at her local hub, which is where packages flow in and out of from the tractor trailers and package trucks. Once the internship ended, Kalena was offered a position to stay as a part-time HR interviewer, and has worked herself up over the years to her current role. UPS’s culture to promote from within and support career growth and goals is a key reason why she has stayed with the organization. In her current role, Kalena supports her team with Learning and Development strategies & initiatives, manages the summer internship programs of 150+ interns, and heads various research and analysis projects. Kalena has a Master’s degree from Rutgers University in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Data Analytics, and resides in the New York City Metropolitan area.

Employer Relations & Internship Advisor

DeVry University

Krisna is the Employer Relations & Internship Advisor for the Southeast Region, covering the states of Georgia (hometown), Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina for DeVry University. She assists employers with their talent acquisition needs, supporting them in gaining visibility to DeVry University students/graduates. Prior to joining DeVry University 6 years ago as a Career Advisor, she worked as a Senior Career Transition Specialist for the US Dept. of Labor Job Corps assisting recent graduates of the program with career development; resume writing, on-the-job training, job search strategies as well as business development. Passionate about helping others, in 2010 she developed a referral program with the City of Riverdale (GA) to help offenders find local employment to pay fines and restitution. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, watching basketball, baking, and trying new recipes. Krisna holds a Master of Arts, Adult Education from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice from Albany State University.

Employer Relations Advisor for the South-Central Region

DeVry University

Katelyn Is the Employer Relations Advisor for the South-Central Region, covering the states of Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Prior to joining DeVry University in October 2021, she worked as a career coach at the University of Arizona. In addition to coaching undergraduate business students and providing professional development opportunities, she developed relationships with employers and alumni to prepare and connect students in their desired career areas. Prior to the University of Arizona, she was an executive search and recruiting consultant at Isaacson, Miller in Washington, DC. There she conducted executive search initiatives for high-profile non-profit and academic institutions. Katelyn holds bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University in Political Science and Global Studies.

Sr. Employer Relations Advisor covering the North Central Region

DeVry University

Allison Novak is a Sr. Employer Relations Advisor covering the North Central Region for DeVry University Career Services. She focuses on sourcing career opportunities and internships with organizations that align with DeVry University degree programs. Allison has over six years of higher education experience in various roles including in the Student Relations department as an Events and Program Manager and a National Admissions Advisor. She has also served on the DeVry University Military and Veteran Affairs Team as an Engagement Specialist/Partner Representative. Allison has extensive experience in relationship building, and utilizes her skill as she connects with new strategic business partners for students and graduates. She is passionate about higher education, and helping students reach their education goals. Allison received her bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing from DeVry University, and is currently pursuing her Masters of Business Administration with Keller Graduate School of Management. Allison resides in the Chicagoland area.

Training Manager

DeVry University

Annette R. Uncangco is a Training Manager for DeVry University. Her career in higher education has spanned several years, states and departments within DeVry University – all with an opportunity to focus on her passions – student success and training! She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington State University and a Master of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University in Garland, Texas. Annette is a DDI Certified Facilitator, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Certified University Career Coach and a Certified Professional Résumé Writer. Living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, she thrives on outdoor adventures – hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, white water rafting, paragliding and ziplining.

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Regional Manager of Career Advising

DeVry University

Amber Hornbeck, Regional Manager of Career Advising at DeVry University, has been serving in both support and leadership roles within higher education for 13 years. This is her seventh year successfully leading a Career Advising team at DeVry University. Amber earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University, and her Graduate Certificate in Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management. Her true passion is driving operational excellence through process improvements, strategic initiatives, supporting growth and leading a positive culture. Amber is also a Certified University Career Coach and Certified Resume Writer with a love for learning and growth. When she isn’t supporting her team or colleagues at DeVry, Amber enjoys a fun round of golf or really anything outdoors in a warmer climate.

Director, Career Advising

DeVry University

Currently serving as the Director of Career Advising for DeVry University, Eric Hellige has over 15 years of job search, recruitment, and human resources experience in both public and private sectors. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a certified Professional Résumé Writer, Eric has a passion for helping job seekers uncover “AH-HA!” moments with their own job search journey. By creating valuable career development materials, innovative coaching programs, and insightful advising practices he helps job seekers take meaningful steps towards their employment goals.

Regional Manager of Career Advising

DeVry University

Cybil Talley, Regional Manager of Career Advising at DeVry University, has built a career in higher education spanning 18 years. Now in her seventh year at DeVry University, she leads and supports a team of career advisors dedicated to serving the needs of job seekers in business, tech, and healthcare programs. What excites her is the opportunity to shape strategies and coaching practices that enable career services professionals to develop deeper connections with students and alumni in their job search journey. Cybil holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Spelman College. She is a recipient of the British Marshall Scholarship and received a Master of Arts in Area Studies (West Africa) from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)-University of London. A lifelong learner, Cybil has also earned a degree in Culinary Arts from the New England Culinary Institute and completed a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management. As a Certified University Career Coach, Certified Professional Résumé Writer, and Certified Associate in Project Management, she thrives on creating a best-in-class student experience. Cybil cherishes spending time with her family, creating food and travel social media content, and researching historical and cultural landmarks in her community in Atlanta, Georgia.

Talent Acquisition Program Manager

Cerner Corporation

Samantha is currently the Talent Acquisition Program Manager at Cerner Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been on the recruiting team at Cerner for over five years and is responsible for all facets of the recruiting life cycle including, planning, sourcing, attractions, assessment, and candidate selection. Prior to Cerner she was a recruiter at H&R Block, also in Kansas City. Early in her career she worked in HR and recruiting roles at Crate & Barrel, and EY. Samantha is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources. She is a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter and has also earned her SPHR Certification.

Apprentice Program Coordinator

GE Healthcare

Lindsey Eberle is currently the Apprentice Program Coordinator at GE Healthcare and has been with GE Healthcare for over 2 years. She is a motivated, goal-orientated Human Resource business professional with over 5 years of experience in Training and Development and Program Coordination within the Healthcare industry. In her current role, Lindsey manages the full cycle of the Apprentice Program. Lindsey seeks to cultivate progress within an organization by designing and implementing innovative solutions with the customers’ needs in mind. Lindsey has a Master’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Business Administration and Human Resources Management and resides in the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. She enjoys downhill skiing in the winter, beach volleyball in the summer, and hiking all year round. Fun fact about Lindsey is that she is a dual citizen of the United States and Switzerland.

Sr. Career Advisor

Career Services

Samantha Stob has been working within Career Services for over 10 years, and supporting higher education institutions for over 13 years. She has expertise in empowering and coaching job seekers on how to take their career to the next level. Samantha is also a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and Certified University Career Coach. She has noted that the favorite part of her job is being able to collaborate and brainstorm with job seekers while on their career journey to finding what she calls “the right fit”!

Career Coach

Shannon is passionate about empowering others to reach their career goals while simultaneously challenging herself in her own professional growth. She’s been a colleague with DeVry for 13 years and her current role is with DeVry’s Career Services Department as a Career Coach where she assists current students, recent graduates, and alumni with the many facets of their job search. She also provides systems support and is a valued mentor for teammates. Her credentials include: a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Certified University Career Coach, and a Certified Resume Writer. With her Top 5 Clifton Strengths being Strategic, Achiever, Arranger, Responsibility, and Relator, she loves showing her support to students and professionals in their job search and assisting them reach their potential.

Career Coach

Paula Rucci Voigt, LPC, MBA is a Career Coach for DeVry and the Keller Graduate School of Management, and has been with the University for five years. Paula currently services the College of Business, specializing in Human Resources Management and Project Management programs, and is also responsible for creating and delivering new trainings, student advising and development of new content for colleagues, students and alumni. Paula is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, MBTI Certified Practitioner, and recently completed her Master of Business Administration at Keller. Paula is passionate about helping others target specific areas where self-awareness can help actualize potential and achievement.

National DIrector of Career Services and Employer Relations

Ron Gaschler is a Strengths Based Educator and Leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership and 7 plus years of experience in industry. Ron is the National Director of Career Services and Employer Relations for DeVry University. Previously, Ron held leadership roles over career services and other areas at University of Arizona, Ashford University, California State University San Marcos, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and Azusa Pacific University. Beyond higher education, he worked in real estate, as well as for America West Airlines, Bank of America and Strata Information Group – an enterprise resource planning consulting firm for higher education. He has served on the boards for the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (2020 Conference Co-Chair), Escondido Education Compact, Disney Internship Programs and Consortium of Liberal Arts Schools and Colleges in California.

Recruiting Manager, Agilent Technologies

Lee Ann Chan is currently the Americas Campus Recruiting Program Manager at Agilent Technologies, covering the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, and Canada recruiting efforts. She hires for both technical and non-technical talent at Agilent and has been with the organization for over 3 years. Her favorite part of working at Agilent is the people and the diverse and inclusive culture it provides for her to be happy and successful at her career.
Lee Ann is from Brooklyn, New York, and has previously recruited in the financial services, insurance, and public sector. She loves recruiting for smart talent and also does career coaching for those who seek guidance in the job searching process. Lee Ann graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with a Marketing, Management, and Sociology degree. Outside of work, she enjoys trying out new restaurants in NYC, doing aerial yoga, and cuddling with her fluffy cat.