What Students Say....

"I think that the staff at the CDC are all very professional and competent in what they do. They are one of Alfred University's greatest assets."

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• Liaison to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Manages all career counseling training
• Project manager for the Graduate School Fair, CDC workshops, and Teacher Recruitment Day

Mark grew up an hour west of Alfred in Bradford, PA. He received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a Master of Professional Studies in Community Service Administration from Alfred University. Prior to joining Alfred University in 2001, he worked for the Allegany County Department of Social Services. He lives in Alfred Station with his wife, Laurie and son, Sawyer, on 85 acres crisscrossed with trails and covered with maple trees for making syrup. Mark is an avid outdoorsman who loves hiking in the Adirondacks, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and cycling. While Mark is always busy he says: "Working with a professional, dedicated staff and talented students who turn into amazing alums, makes my job so enjoyable that I have trouble knowing when to stop."

• Internship and Co-op Coordinator
• Liaison to the School of Engineering and business related majors
• Project manager for the Engineering Career Fair, Virtual Career Fair and Internship & Summer Job Fair

Jill joined the CDC team in July, 2007. She was raised in Alfred and grew up helping in her parents' businesses - the Collegiate (known to many as the Jet) and the Terra Cotta Coffee House. Jill has a Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration from Buffalo State College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from SUNY Brockport. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryan and son, Tyler. She says: "I love working at Alfred University: it has such a great community of people. The CDC is such a wonderful place to work; I get to tell people that I work in a castle!"

• Liaison to art and performing art students
• Project manager for arts related career events
• Director of Alfred University's Summer Institute on “How to get into a Top Art School”

Kevin was born and raised not far from Alfred, in Hornell, NY. He graduated from Alfred University in 1989 with a B.F.A and a concentration in printmaking. Prior to joining the CDC team in August, 2005 he worked in the fields of luxury retailing, interior and product design.  Included in his work history is time at Polo Ralph Lauren, John Robshaw Textiles and his eponymous showrooms: Kevin Jacobs Studio NYC and Jacobs Van Dyke Los Angeles. Kevin continues to take on design related assignments both commercial and residential. He says: " I love working with art students because of how individual their aspirations are."

Mariann Walsh
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• Maintains all facets of on-campus recruiting program, including info sessions
• Builds new relationships with employers
• Project manager for business recruiting events and employer recognition event

Mariann earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from Alfred University in 2000. She continued her education at Nazareth College in Rochester, earning a Master’s in Education. Joining the CDC staff in 2012 as the Recruiting Coordinator/Career Advisor, Mariann is no stranger to AU as she was the Payroll Associate for the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University.  Prior to that time she spent several years as a tenured teacher for a local K-12 program in Business Distributive Education and Computer Education.  Mariann lives in Canaseraga, where she was brought up on a small farm. She is raising her own family near the family farm with her husband, John Walsh. Mariann thoroughly enjoys working at AU, her Alma Mater and says, “AU is home for me, I always come back. I intend to stay at the CDC for many, many years. I loved my time here as an undergrad and can’t wait for my own children to experience the education and memories that I hold dear. Each student that I work with is amazing and talented in their own right. The employers that I work with come to AU and are truly impressed with our students.”

• Promotes, educates and oversees all service learning programming on campus
• Project manages for the Service Fair
• Coordinates the Allegany County Youth Court program

Jessica grew up in nearby Angelica, NY, where she currently resides. She received her B.A. from Houghton College where she studied Psychology and Art. Jessica became the Allegany County Youth Court Director in 2008, and joined the CDC team as the Service Learning Coordinator in February, 2011 when the Youth Court and Service Learning Programs merged. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, photography, hand-crafting greeting cards, sports, and spending time with family and friends. She says: “I always wanted to work with people (though I didn’t know what age group) and be involved in my local community. My position here allows me to work with people of all ages, and at the same time connect with local organizations and youth in need of assistance.”

• Coordinates the annual First Destinations Graduate Survey
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates work-study students
• Project manager for the Saxon Career Volunteer Network and our open houses

Susan joined the CDC in 2005 and follows in the footsteps of her grandfather and mother whose combined service to Alfred University numbered more than 50 years. She grew up in Alfred Station, NY and received her Associates Degree in Executive Secretarial Science from Alfred State College. She lives in Alfred surrounded by a large extended family. She has two grown children: a married son who lives in Philadelphia and a married daughter in Alfred who has blessed her with four wonderful grandchildren. When not in the office she enjoys participating in church activities, scoping out deals at estate/garage sales, reading, gardening, and cheering for the AU football team. Go Saxons! She says: " It is great being part of a strong team that offers wonderful services to help students succeed at finding their career paths... and have fun doing it."

• Manages Frederick W. Gibbs Resource Library, including print and electronic resources
• Manages all credential file services and the posting of job opportunities
• Project manages Career Check-up appointment program

Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Peggy moved to Steuben County in 1974. She joined the CDC staff in 1996. Peggy lives in Hornell with her husband of thirty-four years. They have three wonderful children: Dustin, Sarah, and Kalyn. Peggy has also been in the Army Reserves for over thirty years. She says: "I love my job .All of the students that I meet are on a mission, and I love helping them reach their goals."

Mark DiGiacinto - Peer Advising Intern
'14 - Psychology

Renee Duquette - Peer Advising Intern
'13 - Mathematics and French

Julieann Angie - Peer Advising Intern
'15 - English

Katherine Ganley (Katie) - Gibbs Intern
'13 - Marketing

Danielle Mastropierro - Event Planning Intern
'14 - Interdisciplinary Art

Christine Donivan - Recruiting Coordinator Intern
'13 - Accounting

Jessica Meltzer - Work Study Graphic Design Intern
'13 - Art & Design

Carol Larancuent - Work Study Office Assistant
'13 Criminal Justice