Staff

Lexie is an alumna of Binghamton University having completed her Masters degree in Literacy Education in 2015. In her current role, she focuses on early engagement efforts including the EXPLORE program, Connections for Success and other strategic initiatives to get students engaged early and often in career services. Lexie also manages the Graduate Assistant Program and the Student Staff and Intern Programs, which includes supervision, training and hiring of our undergraduate and graduate staff. With her background in education, she works to teach students how to use their experiences and skills in order to explore and create action plans for their futures.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite thing is how creative the students are and how passionate they are about reaching their goals. I love connecting with a student and helping them understand how their involvement and passions can translate to meaningful career choices. I also love working with our student staff that work so hard to educate and support their peers through their career development.

What was your first internship or job?
I babysat a lot but my first job was working at Aeropostale in the mall (I didn’t last long there).

What are you passionate about?
With a background in teaching, I love helping students think and engage differently with their experiences. I love the ‘lightbulb’ moment for students when something clicks and action can come from that.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Never put yourself in a box. You’ll always be asked to pick a path or commit to a major, but there are so many possibilities and opportunities to use your unique experiences and skillsets in…so think beyond the box!

As the experiential education assistant for the CDCI Academic Internship Program, Judy’s primary responsibilities are to vet new internship sites to ensure they meet University standards, ensure students are registered for their CDCI seminar classes and to assist students in resolving issues that may develop over the course of a semester. In addition, Judy works with Course Building and Academic Space Management (CBASM) on course building for upcoming semesters, complete all the necessary documentation for our instructors, and additional administrative tasks for the Fleishman Center.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Coming from a background of business and government, I enjoy being around the students that are just beginning on their journeys.

What was your first internship or job?
My first internship was with the NYC District Attorney’s Office

What are you passionate about?
Outside of work, the law, and the Supreme Court, in particular, have always interested me. Over the years I have collected rather old as well as contemporary law books and follow the Court’s rulings.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Making connections and networking are key, even if it doesn’t seem to at that moment. Those connections can open opportunities, months, even years later.

Kathie’s role as Events & Operations Coordinator focuses primarily on creating and executing large events for students to grow their networks, engage with employers, and look toward their future careers. She plans and implements some of our signature events each year, including multiple Job & Internship Fairs, Grad Fair, Law Day, CONNECT Employer Treks to cities like New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Boston, MA, and Silicon Valley/San Francisco, CA. Kathie also enjoys working with students in the Interview Suite, assisting them with on-campus interviews, securing and utilizing interview room space, and assisting them with questions, access to hireBING by Handshake and more.

Sylvia manages the fiscal operations over a portfolio of accounts for both the Fleishman Center and the Center for Civic Engagement through developing internal financial tracking mechanisms and monitoring budgets to keep programs apprised of spending needs. She also oversees all financial processes to ensure compliance with SUNY and NYS procedures. Sylvia is a two-time Binghamton alumna and comes from a career in budgeting for public education.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Binghamton University is a dynamic workplace and it consistently offers professional development opportunities and networking events for staff.

What was your first internship or job?
My first internship was being a sales and marketing intern for a Binghamton University student-run startup, Bingmenus, My Campus Promotions, Inc.

What are you passionate about?
Professionally, I am always eager to learn about budgeting techniques and helpful tips about Microsoft Excel. In my free time, I like to crochet, do Zumba, and try out new recipes.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t give up if you can’t find a job when you graduate. I didn’t land a job in the first 6 months. Persistence and continuous self-improvement will eventually pay off.

Sophia meets one-on-one with students and helps manage the Fleishman Center’s academic internship program (CDCI). She cultivates new internship sites for students, supports the internship seminar registration process, and oversees the Student Affairs Internship Fund and the Johnson City Middle School Mentor Program. Sophia was a first-generation college student and Clark Fellowship recipient that received a Ph.D. in sociology. Due to her personal experiences and background in Opportunity Programs, she is passionate about helping students from historically underserved populations unlock their true potential and find successful career paths.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I enjoy helping students navigate unique challenges and work toward their goals!

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was a cashier at a grocery store.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about social justice and educational equity. I also like hiking, yoga, and nature.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Be resilient when facing challenges. The obstacles you face are opportunities for you to learn and grow and are unique experiences that shape your strengths.

Erica leads career education programs and services that provide direct support to Binghamton University students, including career consulting walk-ins and appointments held in the Fleishman Center and across campus. Erica also serves as a liaison to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As a doctoral student herself, Erica also directly supports the career development needs of graduate students via workshops and appointments. Erica is an experienced career counselor and regularly meets one on one with students to help with career decision making, the job and internship search, or any career-related topic. Erica holds a MSEd in College Student Personnel from Bucknell University and a BA in Musical Theatre and Mass Communications from Susquehanna University, and is currently completing a PhD in Educational Theory & Policy with a minor in Comparative & International Education from Penn State University.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My absolute favorite thing about Binghamton University is the students! I’ve worked at a few different institutions, and I am continually impressed by the humility, brilliance, passion, and motivation of our students. Go Bearcats!

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was doing chores at our family dairy farm, and I’ve had many other part-time jobs since. My first job out of college was in advertising sales at a local news station in Harrisburg, PA.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about higher education and educational equity. As a first-generation college student myself, I seek to provide opportunities and resources that enable students from underrepresented backgrounds to succeed in college and beyond. I also love baking, traveling, food–based reality competition shows, musicals, and sharing new experiences with my family.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Be intentional about building your network, and then use it! When you are searching for an internship or full-time job, let everyone in your network know what you are looking for, so they can help connect you to opportunities they hear about in their own networks. You have to spread the word about your needs and interests!

With a background in International Development, Jessica is devoted to connecting students with life-changing internship and career opportunities globally. She is passionate about supporting students to build a strong professional and academic track record in internationally focused careers. She manages both the 2-year Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women (JFEW) SUNY International Relations and Global Affairs Program and the 4-year JFEW/Binghamton Leadership and Career Development Program.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite part is that it is a place where students, staff and faculty can continue to grow, learn and stretch as a community and with intention.

What was your first internship or job?
AmeriCorps VISTA with the US Committee for Refugee and Immigrants

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about building authentic relationships and understanding across cultures and differences.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
There is always an element of exploration throughout the career development process. Even if you secure your “dream job” you may find that it’s not all you expected it to be. New information helps you make informed decisions for the next step. Don’t be afraid to pivot to something new!

Tammy provides administrative assistance to both the Fleishman Center and the Center for Civic Engagement staff, including budget support, travel and HR transactions, and logistical support for all events. Tammy joined the Fleishman Center after five years of working in administrative support in the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She earned her a B.S. in Human Development from Binghamton in 2006.

As director, Denise provides overall leadership for service delivery, policy development, and assessment, budget & personnel management for the Fleishman Center. For the last eight years I have had the privilege of providing resources to undergraduate and graduate students and assisting them in their career exploration and professional development. Prior to beginning her tenure in career services, Denise spent 23 years working in the private sector. She is thrilled to have made it back full circle to her alma mater where she obtained both an engineering degree and her MBA.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
The reason I made a switch after working in the private sector for 23 years is my passion for assisting students. I very much look forward to providing guidance to students to help them on their career journey. It’s an extremely rewarding job and a privilege to be able to assist students achieve their career goals.

What was your first internship or job?
I worked in a junior clothing store called Ormonds, which many of you have probably not even heard of!

What are you passionate about?
I enjoy long walks and working out. I also enjoy family time with my husband and daughter and we love to travel.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Keep an open mind as you never know where your career path is going to lead you…there is a lot to be said about happenstance. Network like crazy as each of the jobs I obtained over the years was due to a person I had a connection with which helped to get my foot into the door!

Colleen represents the Fleishman Center at the information desk, answering questions for students, employers and parents, helping connect students to the resources they need. She assists in supervising the student staff at the front desk manages the Fleishman Center events in the Binghamton calendar, B-engaged and hireBING.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I love the students!

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was at an ice cream stand in Florida, NY.

What are you passionate about?
I love spending time outside in nature, and around water.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Meet with a Fleishman Center career consultant!

Bill is a 30-year career services professional who is passionate about supporting student and alumni success through strategic career decision making. He has successfully helped employers recruit Binghamton students and alumni for jobs and internships.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I am a proud SUNY graduate and work each day to pay back my SUNY college mentors through helping current alumni and students. It is rewarding to pay it forward what I received years ago.

What was your first internship or job?
I was a carpenter in high school and college which helped pay for college.

What are you passionate about?
Family and friends

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Know and use your superpowers in life and your career. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Lindsey leads the employer and alumni outreach and development efforts to support the recruitment of Binghamton University students for internships and full-time employment. She works closely with organizations to grow their campus recruiting programs and works with the Fleishman Center’s Key Recruiting Partners to enhance their engagement and brand recognition on campus. In addition, Lindsey works closely with the Alumni Association to provide events and opportunities that connect students with successful Binghamton alumni. She also oversees the systems and processes of the Fleishman Center to ensure activities are aligned with the Center’s strategic plan. Lindsey came to Binghamton University in 2017 as the Director of the Watson Career and Alumni Connections after a 13 year career in the the PA State System of Higher Education.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I appreciate the opportunity to work with students who have such an entrepreneurial mind. The caliber of research and invention and that takes place on a daily basis is inspiring.

What was your first internship or job?
In my first job after college, I worked as a counselor in a residential treatment center for court-ordered youth.

What are you passionate about?
I’m a huge sports and pop culture fan and love trivia and competitions. I’ve run 14 half marathons, but have put training on hold to raise our 8-month-old.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Everything is a learning experience. Take many opportunities to grow, change and adapt.

Laura provides one-on-one career consulting appointments, walk-ins and career and professional development programs focusing on the collaborative effort with Residential Communities of the Apartments, Mountainview, Hinman and all Residential Assistants.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I love working directly with the students and collaborating with campus partners

What was your first internship or job?
My first job in college was a Merry-Go-Round Operator and after college, a Pre-School Teacher

What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about helping students find and cultivate their personal and professional passions. I love spending time with my family and friends, the outdoors, and my new obsession of PickleBall and jewelry making.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Work-life balance is essential for becoming the version of yourself as a person and as a professional.

Manar oversees Fleishman Center assessment efforts and designs initiatives that create data-informed policy recommendations on student career outcomes. She manages the development of a variety of tools and techniques using current and historical data to analyze student outcomes, and track success measures such as post-graduation destinations, internship placements, and career readiness. Her responsibilities and expertise includes analytics training, strategic planning, and survey development.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Binghamton University has multiple ways and channels to support its staff and offer amazing professional training opportunities which allow me to innovate especially with the variety of assessment and evaluation projects.

What was your first internship or job?
I was a bank teller

What are you passionate about?
Issues related to diversity and equity, bridging culture gaps, and gender equality. I also enjoy setting on the beach and playing with my beautiful parakeets.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Have a goal, believe in your ability to reach it, then put a plan for how to get there! Planning will help you avoid many of the potholes.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite thing is the students that attend Binghamton. I have met so many amazing students over my time working here and have learned so much from all of them.

What was your first internship or job?
My first paid position was picking up pine cones for 50 cents a bucket for my dad. Out of college, I worked as a Residential Life Coordinator prior to coming to Binghamton.

What are you passionate about?
I love reading and watching movies (especially thriller/horror). And spending time with my family (John, Mya, & Morgan).

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don’t.

Jordan meets with students one-on-one and assists them with any area of their career development. Specifically as a career consultant in residence, Jordan collaborates with residential life partners to engage residents earlier and often with career services. Furthermore, Jordan co-leads the Fleishman Center’s Kickstart Your Career summer program for incoming students, supports interview programs and LinkedIn educational initiatives within the Center.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
The University is full of people who aim to do their very best at what they do! It inspires you to continue to grow in your own area of focus and strive to always do your best!

What was your first internship or job?
Dishwasher at Ponderosa

What are you passionate about?
I am very passionate about my student appointments where I get the chance to help support students with achieving their career dreams! Outside of work, my passions are: volleyball, walleyball, video games, manga, coffee, spending time with friends, anime, and fitness.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the amazing support from various people in my network!

Cassie oversees the Fleishman Center’s Academic Internship program including coordinating CDCI courses, developing curriculum, and cultivating internship opportunities. Additionally, she coordinates the B-Money Smart Financial Wellness Programs and is the host of the ALL-In instagram live alumni interviews (@bingfleishmancareer). Cassie meets with students one-on-one to discuss career exploration, gaining experience and post-graduation plans among other topics.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite thing about working at Binghamton is the students.

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was an Activities Coordinator at a campground.

What are you passionate about?
I love listening to podcasts, traveling as much as possible and going to concerts

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Find what you love and go do that.

Alissa manages the state-of-the-art technology available in the Fleishman Center and assists staff and students with finding ways to better utilize it to support student development. With a background in marketing, Alissa also coordinates strategic marketing initiatives to engage students, works with staff to develop engaging marketing materials and manages the Center’s website and social media accounts.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I love the talented students and the atmosphere of the University – there is always a need to strive towards excellence and continuous improvement.

What was your first internship or job?
Barista at Wegmans!

What are you passionate about?
I love cooking, baking, crafting, learning new skills, kayaking, tennis and being active!

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Never stop improving yourself – keep educating yourself and expanding your skillsets! Don’t be afraid to apply to positions that you think are beyond your skills and that you don’t meet all of the qualifications for. Take a chance, apply and make a case for yourself! That is how I ended up where I am today!

As the Career Consultant in Residence for the Hinman and College-in-the-Woods communities, Erin makes the Fleishman Center resources more accessible to students by offering workshops and career consulting in the residential communities as well as in the Fleishman Center. With a background in social work, Erin is well equipped to guide students through their unique processes of career exploration as they build confidence in their skills and abilities that will prepare them for their careers.