Our Mission

Build a university-wide culture of career development for every Bruin that aligns with our values.

Student-centered: Design ecosystems of services and resources to enhance the career development experience of all Bruins.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Create accessible and tailored resources and services with respect for the intersectional identities of diverse Bruin communities.

Empowerment: Provide information, instill confidence, and share resources so that Bruins feel ready and able to pursue their professional goals.

Meet the Team

Carina Salazar

Executive Director for Career and Immersive Experiences

As the Executive Director for Career and Immersive Experiences at UCLA, Carina provides direct leadership for the Career Center and oversight for First to Go and the Transfer Student Center.

Carina is a proud UCLA alumnus who was a transfer and first-generation student herself, and brings over 24+ years of caring, thoughtful, and supportive student service and leadership experiences to this critical role. Carina’s passion to help UCLA students reach their personal and professional aspirations runs deep from her time supporting students as an AAP counselor for 17 years to serving as an effective leader over the last 7+ years in various roles with the Career Center, Transfer Student Center, and Bruin Resource Center. Carina’s abilities to develop strong relationships and collaborations with staff, faculty, administrators, and students across the campus has enabled her and her teams to deliver innovative programs and initiatives over the years as well as engage in efforts to enhance student access and participation with campus services and information.

Carina holds an AA from Los Angeles Pierce College, a BA in Sociology from UCLA, and a Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from CSUN. Outside of work, Carina enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, family, and friends.

Contact

Email: csalazar@saonet.ucla.edu

Kimberly Terrill, PhD

Associate Director, Career Education and Development

Kimberly Terrill (she/her) is the Associate Director for Career Education and Development at the UCLA Career Center where she works with an amazing team to support and guide students in reaching their career goals. Kimberly’s own career journey was long and filled with uncertainty. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Scripps College, Kimberly had difficulty finding her ideal career. Kimberly’s winding path of career discovery, along with a love of learning, eventually led her to a Master of Arts degree at Claremont Graduate University, after which she took a job at a local university and fell in love with higher education. She then earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University and continued to pursue her passion for working with students by joining the UCLA community. Kimberly has been employed in higher education for 20 years and has extensive experience in career counseling, career development, and education. She has designed and taught numerous career development courses for both undergraduate and graduate-level students. Kimberly’s favorite quote is “Students don’t care what you know until they know you care.” At home, she is probably hanging out with her cats, Leonardo Augustus McFluffMuffin III, Grady Goose, and Bug.

Contact

Phone Number: 310.206.2588
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: kterrill@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @kimberly-terrill

Jessica Oviedo, M.Ed.

Senior Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Jessica Oviedo (she/her) is the Sr. Assistant Director of Career Education and Development at the UCLA Career Center. With over 15 years serving in various career services roles in Higher Education, Jessica has extensive experience supporting students across a variety of academic disciplines and is excited to be able to advise UCLA undergraduates from all majors. Jessica earned her B.A. in Psychology-based Human Relations from Connecticut College and her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs from Azusa Pacific University.

As a first-generation Latina undergraduate student, Jessica was a leader in several campus organizations, worked multiple campus jobs, served as a T.A. in Statistics for Psychology, participated in service learning projects and undergraduate research, and completed an Honors Thesis. These foundational experiences drives the work she does today to support students on their own academic and professional journey. Her advice to students is to ‘say yes’ to the opportunities available to you at UCLA and connect with those around you including faculty, staff, students, and alumni who will encourage, guide, and cheer you on to success.

Specialties and Interests

Students with Dependents

Contact

Phone Number: 310.206.1906
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: joviedo@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @jessicaoviedo

Christine Wilson

Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Initiatives

Experienced and versatile student affairs Executive Director and M.Ed. Program Director and instructor, with a documented record of success in the creation and transformation of student service programs and departments, both small and large (30+ professional staff), that address evolving student needs, campus priorities, and the ongoing struggle to ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. An inclusive leader, able to motivate staff through the creation of a shared vision and respect for each individual’s strengths and expertise. A student-centered, data-driven change leader, who provides staff with transparency and fosters stability during times of ambiguity, while also modeling and encouraging agility, skill development, and openness to new ways of working. Skills and areas of expertise include strategic planning and implementation, budget development and management, career development, needs assessment, program development and evaluation, curriculum development, strategic investment in and utilization of technology, change management. Over 20 years of teaching experience in both the Humanities and Education at the undergraduate and graduate level. Well-versed in student development theory and the co-curricular needs of different students populations at all levels, from undergraduate to PhD.

Contact

Email: cwilson@saonet.ucla.edu

Erin Brown, PhD

Associate Director, Graduate Career Services

Erin Brown is the Associate Director for UCLA’s Graduate Career Services, providing career exploration and professional development programming, as well as individual career coaching, to UCLA graduate students. Having completed her PhD in History at UCLA, she has a deep connection to UCLA’s graduate communities and is committed to helping graduate students successfully pursue their career goals. Erin brings a wealth of industry experience to this position, having worked at two multi-national corporations (including Toyota), as well as having founded and operated a preservation consulting firm in northern California. While at UCLA, she taught in multiple departments and was a writing consultant for UCLA’s Gradate Writing Center. She has previously taught at CSU Chico, where she holds a master’s degree in Construction Management. An ardent advocate of thinking outside the box and testing limits, Erin enthusiastically supports students who want to use their graduate training in innovative and unexpected ways.

Specialties and Interests

PhD students - academic jobs and careers beyond academia

Contact

Location: Strathmore Building - 2nd Floor
Email: ebrown@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @erin-brown-phd

Halee Harrell

Associate Director, Industry Relations & Experiential Learning

Halee is the Associate Director for Industry Relations & Experiential Learning. In her role, she connects Bruins to the employment opportunities of their dreams by bridging the gap between industry and higher education. Halee works to democratize the often elusive tips and practices UCLA students can take advantage of to showcase themselves as highly competitive applicants. After the achievement of completing a degree from UCLA, Bruins deserve to work in a field that is fulfilling and meaningful to them!

Halee holds a B.A. in Business Management from Western Washington University and an M.S. in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University.

Halee is passionate about student career readiness and the value that making genuine connections in college can have on the each student’s career journey, pursuit of upward social mobility, finding workplace fulfillment, and lifetime mental health & wellbeing.

Halee’s favorite quote is from Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Contact

Email: hharrell@career.ucla.edu

Alejandro Lopez

Industry Relations & Event Coordinator

Alejandro serves as the Industry Relations & Event Coordinator for Industry Relations and Experiential Learning at the UCLA Career Center. Since joining the Career Center in 2024, he has been instrumental in supporting the IREL team, students, and employers. As the Employer Relations Manager, he is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between our talented students and top-tier employers. He informs students about opportunities to engage in internships, jobs, and networking events through communication channels and newsletters. His approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring that both students and employers have the resources they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

Prior to this role, Alejandro gained extensive experience in the restaurant industry, serving as a District Manager overseeing multiple restaurant locations across Southern California. In this capacity, he collaborated with business leaders and operations managers to foster a growth-oriented mindset, integrating leadership strategies to drive business development and financial performance.

Alejandro earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance from California State University, Long Beach. This esteemed institution equipped him with a robust financial principles and practices foundation, positioning him as a knowledgeable and capable professional.

Contact

Email: alopez@career.ucla.edu

Andre Philippo, M.A.

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Andre Philippo started his academic journey at UCLA, graduating in 2011 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Education. Andre’s academic journey blended with his professional journey as he discovered the world of Student Affairs in UCLA Residential Life (Dykstra Hall, Sproul Hall, Rieber Court). From there he accrued over a decade of Residential Life experience, at UCLA, Marymount California University (which is now UCLA South Bay Campus!) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN). In 2022, Andre received his Masters of Arts in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at CSUN. Soon after, Andre returned to UCLA Residential Life and recently started his role at the UCLA Career Center!

At the UCLA Career Center, he liaises with the School of Arts & Architecture, the School of Theater, Film & Television, and the School of Music. Additionally, he works with the Bruin Guardian Scholars program cultivating brave spaces and programs for former foster youth. Andre now lives in the San Gabriel Valley with his wife Jean (who he met on Dykstra 9th floor) and their dog mang0 (yup with a 0!). Andre loves learning about random hobbies and skills, (contact juggling, longboard dancing, etc.); he’s a gamer (Smash and Rocket League are his go to’s); and he has recently gotten back into tennis (he was named after Andre Agassi)! (He also loves parentheticals!)

What is your favorite UCLA campus spot?

I always bend the rules with these, I’ll give a couple: I have fond memories in Covel Grand Horizon Ball Room and Northwest Auditorium, because you’re looking at the 2-time Hill’s Best Dance Crew Champion (shout outs to Uh! Crew and Super Sproul Bros, and special honorable shoutouts to Once Upon a Terrace and D-Luvin’ it Crew!).

Specialties and Interests

Arts & ArchitectureTheater, Film & TelevisionMusicBruin Guardian Scholars (BGS)First-Generation Students (FGCCP)LINK

Contact

Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: aphilippo@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @akphilippo

Andrea Iaroc

Constituent Services Coordinator

Andrea joined the UCLA Career Center in the fall of 2022 and brought with her 16 years of Arts & Culture leadership and professional experience in university museums and nonprofits. She has an academic background in Art History and Museum Studies from Florida International University and the University of Washington, respectively. Andrea also enjoys a variety of academic interests and hobbies that run the gamut of STEAM with particular love for motorsports, aviation, and higher education. As Constituent Services Coordinator, she serves the Industry Relations and Experiential Learning team, students, employers, and campus partners by providing information, tools, resources, and Handshake support. She informs her work and projects with solid principles and ethics that help advance the Career Center’s and UCLA’s missions.

Specialties and Interests

Handshake for Students, Campus Partners, and Employers | Industry Relations CX

Contact

Email: aiaroc@career.ucla.edu

Armine Kulikyan, M.S.

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Armine earned her B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in College and Career Counseling from Cal State Northridge. Prior to her role at UCLA, Armine worked in both academic and career counseling at multiple campuses such as CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge, Pasadena City College, and Cal Lutheran University. Through her professional experiences, she realized her passion for career development and hopes to motivate, educate, and guide students to reach success and fulfillment. In her current role as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education & Development, Armine provides career counseling to Social Science and Humanities majors, as well as to Pre-Law students. She also serves as the liaison to the Transfer Student Center and the Humanities Career Panel Series. In addition to providing career counseling and developing career educational workshops/events for students, Armine collaborates with her colleague, Roni Roofian, in managing and supervising the Career Peer Intern program. One piece of advice Armine shares with students is “It’s okay to not know where you’re going and you don’t have to have it all figured out. Career development is a lifelong process.”

Specialties and Interests

Humanities, Social Sciences, Pre-Law, Transfer Students

Contact

Phone Number: 310.206.1969
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: akulikyan@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @akulikyan

Eddie Cleofe, PhD

Assistant Director, Masters Students

Eddie Cleofe is the Assistant Director, Masters Students at the UCLA Career Center, where he leads the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of programming and resources designed to address the unique needs and strengths of UCLA’s 7000+ master’s students. He started his career in higher ed administration while an undergrad at Brown University, where he coordinated events and facilitated programming for student of color outreach and recruitment with the Office of College Admission. Before joining UCLA, Eddie worked for several Seattle-based non-profits, including Youth Development Executives of King County, where he created and facilitated trainings and designed professional development resources for employees of over 115 member organizations in the youth-serving non-profit sector.

Eddie earned his PhD at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology and serves as the human skeletal remains specialist for the Bicol Archaeological Project. His research explores indigenous responses to Spanish colonialism in the early modern Philippines, and his dissertation project examined changes in funerary practices, grave goods, and skeletal biology in a cemetery used for over 5 centuries in the Bicol region of the Philippines.

Specialties and Interests

Masters Students

Contact

Email: ecleofe@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @eddiecleofe

Gaby Barrios, PhD

Assistant Director, STEM PhD Students

Gaby Barrios is the Assistant Director for STEM PhDs for UCLA’s Graduate Career Services, helping STEM PhD students and postdocs find employment within and beyond academia. She offers career coaching services in English and Spanish. After finishing her PhD at UCLA, she found a calling in helping others like herself find fulfilling employment after grad school. Gaby has worked in multiple offices on campus advocating for graduate student needs and more. She taught for over seven years at UCLA in multiple departments including Writing Programs, Spanish and Portuguese, and Urban Planning. A firm believer in the power of a graduate degree, Gaby is dedicated to creating more opportunities for UCLA grad students and postdoctoral scholars.

Contact

Email: gbarrios@career.ucla.edu

Jasmine Miranda, M.Ed.

Program Specialist

Jasmine Miranda is the Program Specialist for the UCLA Career Center and has been with the center for 3 years. Jasmine is our first point of contact in serving UCLA students, faculty, staff, and campus partners who are seeking guidance and support with Career Center resources and services. Jasmine also manages the data collection for the Career Education team and assists with event planning and programming. Prior to her role as a Program Specialist and extensive experience in advising and mentorship, Jasmine was the Student Services Advisor for the Career Center, volunteered for non-profit organizations, was a research assistant at the UCLA Language Acquisition Lab, a New Student Advisor, and a Career Peer for 2 years during her time in undergrad. Jasmine is a proud Double Bruin, having earned her B.A. from UCLA in 2023 and recently completed her M.Ed. in Student Affairs at her alma mater. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys stargazing, golfing, reading, and walks on the beach.

Contact

Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: jmiranda@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @jasminemirandaa

Jeffrey Janis

Peace Corps Campus Recruiter

Jeffrey Janis has worked in the non-profit sector for most of his adult life. He focused most of his career on major gifts and he has raised more than $60 million. When he was 44, he became a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine and worked with non-profits helping them with fundraising, grant writing, and strategic planning. While in Ukraine, his secondary projects included an English Club, Chair of the HIV/AIDS group, and he taught American Sign Language to deaf Ukrainians. He currently works for the UCLA Career Center as the Peace Corps Campus Recruiter. His job is to work with UCLA students, faculty, staff, and alumni to help them decide if they want to apply to the Peace Corps and then help with the application process.

Jeffrey has a B.A. in Psychology from The George Washington University and an MBA with a focus in non-profit management from the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. In his free time, he is on the Board of National Peace Corps Association, and is an avid traveller having been to more than 55 countries.

Office Hours: Thursdays, 2:00-4:30

Specialties and Interests

Peace Corps, Non Profit, and International work

Contact

Phone Number: 310-206-4206
Location: Career Center, Strathmore Building, 3rd Floor
Email: peacecorps@career.ucla.edu
Website: www.peacecorps.gov

Krisztina Kecskei, M.S.

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Krisztina joined the UCLA Career Center as a Career Counselor in 2011. Her background is diverse, both culturally and professionally. She is Hungarian, born and raised in Romania, and has lived in California for over 30 years. Before finding her true calling as a career counselor, she worked in various fields such as restaurant management, customer service, the non-profit sector, as well as the media industry. When advising students in search of their dream careers, she capitalizes on her diverse professional experiences and draws on the life lessons she has learned along the way. She holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, where she also completed her M.S. in Counseling with a specialization in Career Counseling.

In her role as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education & Development (Pre-Health Initiatives), she aims to inspire, support and guide students to find and fulfill their career dreams and aspirations. Krisztina provides career counseling to life science, physical science and engineering majors, as well as to students planning to build a career in medicine and healthcare. She also serves as the liaison to the Veteran Resources Center and is responsible for all pre-med/pre-health programming at the Career Center. Her counseling philosophy is that nothing should be deemed impossible until tried (multiple times).

Specialties and Interests

Pre-Med/Pre-Health, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Veteran Students

Contact

Phone Number: 3102061908
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: kkecskei@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @krisztina-kecskei-53052749

Lilia Elias

Industry Relations Manager

Lilia Elias is an Industry Relations Manager with over 20 years experience in career services. Lilia is dedicated to assisting employers within the Entertainment, Consumer Services and Health Industries make impactful connections at UCLA. As a multicultural woman with a background in psychology and criminal justice, Lilia extremely values Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

When Lilia is not connecting students with meaningful opportunities, she volunteers at her local non-profit organizations assisting senior citizens, animals and expanding the world of arts in her community.

Specialties and Interests

Entertainment, Consumer Services & Health

Contact

Email: lelias@career.ucla.edu

Luke Cheves

Industry Relations Manager

Luke Cheves is a Marketing graduate from Texas Tech University, and throughout his college tenure planned and orchestrated large social events for the student body and fell in love with creating community. The skills he learned throughout college have allowed him to grow into a professional career within event coordinating. Luke enjoys bringing students and employers together at UCLA to foster valuable connections, and helping individuals on their career paths. Luke moved to the LA area to hike, surf, and enjoy the outdoors. When not working, you can find him at the beach!

Specialties and Interests

Engineering, Technology

Contact

Email: lcheves@career.ucla.edu

Maria José Hidalgo Flores, M.S.

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Maria José, MJ for short, is a two-time alumna of Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, where she received a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychology. As a first-generation Latina, navigating higher education and her professional career presented various challenges, finding herself lost battling one after another. She later realized that these obstacles only supported her journey in clarifying her true passion for guiding others to discover their unique path to fulfillment. Her experiences fuel her commitment to serving and impacting individuals.

Prior to entering her role with the UCLA Career Center, she worked in career development, student success, and counseling positions at Cal State Dominguez Hills and Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. In her current role as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Education and Development, MJ provides career counseling to Humanities and Social Science undergraduate students. She is also the proud liaison to the First To Go and Transfer Student Center Offices. MJ is excited to continue serving and working towards educating and preparing students as they continue to grow, learn, develop confidence, and evolve in their career journey. She reminds students that “self-awareness is the greatest strength you can possess in achieving career fulfillment.”

Specialties and Interests

Humanities, Social Sciences, First-Generation Undergraduate Students, Pre-Law, Transfer Students

Contact

Phone Number: 310.206.1935
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: mhidalgoflores@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @maria-josé-hidalgo-flores

Melisa Garcia, M.S.

Assistant Director, Career Education & Development, UCLA Intercollegiate Athletic Dept.

Melisa is the Assistant Director of Career Education & Development for UCLA Athletics. Melisa graduated from Cal-State Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University with a Master of Science in Education. Prior to joining UCLA Athletics, Melisa worked as teacher and administrator in the K-12 setting for 7 years. She then transitioned into higher education at UCLA, working in the Office of Academic Excellence Peer Learning as a Program Assistant and then transitioning into her current position with the Career Center. Melisa has built a rapport with our student-athletes and is responsible for career development programming and advising. UCLA Athletics and the UCLA Career Center are partnering to help bridge the gap and make sure all student-athletes are equipped and prepared for their career journey. Melisa works 3 days in athletics and 2 days in the Career Center ensuring our student-athletes are taking advantage of the great services and programming provided. She reminds all her students to be lifelong learners and enjoy the career journey!

Contact

Phone Number: 310-365-6836
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: mgarcia@athletics.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @melisagarciamsed

Roni Lavi Roofian, M.S

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Roni Lavi Roofian has been part of the Bruin Family over the last 17 years. She is a UCLA alumna with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and received her Masters of Science from Cal State Northridge in Career Counseling. She continued her career as an Undergraduate Admissions Advisor for the UCLA Undergraduate Admissions Office and is now an Assistant Director at the UCLA Career Center. She has extensive experience in Student Affairs working daily with UCLA students, faculty, and staff. As an Assistant Director she works with STEM and Undergraduate Students in their career and life design goals. Roni provides students career services in areas such as career development, job and internship search, and pre-med, pre-health/graduate and professional school advising. She also collaborates individually with faculty and staff within the Physical and Life Sciences divisions to provide targeted programing to students and while making connections with alumni. Roni has several year of experience developing and programing campus wide programs such as leading the Career Ready Bootcamp (CRB) program, Career Exploration in Science and Math series, and collaborating with her colleague Armine Kulikyan in managing and supervising the Career Peer Internships. She enjoys collaborating with students, staff and faculty to provide best service possible.

Specialties and Interests

Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Pre-Health, Undocumented/DACA Students

Contact

Phone Number: 310 206 1910
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: rlavi@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @ roni-lavi-roofian

Sanaz Nabati, M.S.

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Sanaz Nabati has been part of the UCLA Career Center for the last 16 years. She is a double Alumna of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters of Science in Educational Psychology with a Specialization in Career Counseling. With experience in non-profit, industry, community college, and four year institutions, she serves undergraduate students in all majors as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Education and Development. Sanaz also serves as the liaison to several campus departments including the Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars and the Center for Accessible Education for students with disabilities; she also heads the Pre-law advising and programming initiatives. In her liaison roles, she collaborates with departments to assist students with disabilities, international students, and students interested in international careers. Sanaz provides student support in areas such as career development, job and internship search, and advising for undergraduate students interested in graduate and professional schools, including Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Pre-MBA, and Psychology. Her aim is to provide a transformational and impactful experience when counseling students in facilitating their career development and setting and meeting their goals. She enjoys collaborating with students, staff, and faculty and providing the best service possible.

Contact

Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: snabati@career.ucla.edu

Stella Petrosyan

Industry Relations Manager - Engineering & Technology

Stella Petrosyan joined the Career Center in 2019 and currently serves as the Industry Relations Manager for Engineering & Technology Industries. She works closely with the Samueli School of Engineering to identify areas of synergy, create pathways for industry collaboration, and develop innovative programming. Through a data-driven approach, she maintains a deep understanding of the dynamic nature of industry trends and student engagement. 

 Stella received her B.A. in Economics/Administrative Studies from the University of California, Riverside and is currently pursuing her MBA at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Specialties and Interests

Engineering & Technology Industries

Contact

Email: spetrosyan@career.ucla.edu

Tim Mar

Industry Relations Manager

Tim Mar is an Industry Relations Manager with over 20 years of experience in university and career services. As an Industry Relations Manager, Tim specializes in working with students and public service industry employers to make meaningful connections with each other. He also serves as the program manager for the UCDC Summer in Washington program supporting a cohort of Bruins each summer chosen to live in the UC Washington Center as they intern in Washington D.C. Tim is a Bruin alum with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology.

Contact

Email: tmar@career.ucla.edu

Wendy Nix, JD/MBA

Assistant Director, Career Education and Development

Wendy earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Administration and her MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), and later obtained her Juris Doctor from Purdue Global Law School. She began her career in higher education in 2006 as Program Manager for Private Scholarship Funds at UDM. In 2014, she transitioned to the role of Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education for UDM’s College of Engineering and Science. In that position, she taught undergraduate courses in cooperative education and professional development, while overseeing the college’s experiential learning program. Wendy joined the Career team in 2023, where her focus areas include Engineering, Pre-Law, and Pre-MBA advising.

Specialties and Interests

Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-MBA

Contact

Phone Number: (310) 206-1920
Location: Strathmore Building, 2nd Floor
Email: wnix@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @iamwendynix

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Yennifer Padilla

Executive Assistant

Yennifer is a dedicated member of the Career Center team, contributing across multiple areas and supporting the center in a variety of capacities. A proud graduate of UCLA, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, where she engaged in organizations and programs aligned with her commitment to building thriving, socially conscious communities.

For the past decade, Yennifer has worked within UCLA Student Affairs, beginning as an undergraduate student and continuing as a full‑time professional. Highly organized and resourceful, she supports internal operations, communications, and cross‑departmental coordination. She also executes strategic initiatives that strengthen the center by serving on key committees, including the Staff Culture Committee, Website Committee, and 12twenty implementation and marketing initiatives.

In her current role, she assists the Executive Director, Career Center leadership board, and broader Career Center team in advancing shared values of equity, community impact, and shaping a more socially aware future.

Outside of work, Yennifer enjoys bike riding, gardening, volunteering at the botanical gardens, and spending meaningful time with her family.

Contact

Phone Number: (310) 206-1915
Email: questions@career.ucla.edu
LinkedIn: @padillayennifer97

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