About Brandy

As Senior Associate Director of Student Employment & Operations, Brandy manages the day-to-day operations of the Fleishman Career Center and leads multiple functional areas including data & assessment, student employment, employer/alumni engagement, marketing & communications, technology/systems, events, office operations, and the budget.   Brandy is motivated by solving problems and creating accessible pathways for students, with the ultimate goal of student success and retention.

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 my dad.

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. ~ Mary Schmich

Achievements

Presentations
Brandy has had the opportunity to present at several notable higher education and career services conferences, including:

• National Society for Experiential Education – To Infinity and Beyond: Embedding Career Readiness in Campus Employment
• EACE – Employer Outreach When You Don’t Have the Gift of Gab: An Introvert’s Guide to Employer Relations
• SUNY CDO – Employer Outreach When You Don’t Have the Gift of Gab: An Introvert’s Guide to Employer Relations
• Taking Advantage of Technology: Non-Technical Applications for Career Services (Panelist)

Leadership positions
Brandy is a leader at Binghamton University and beyond. She has held several leadership positions throughout her career:

• Treasurer – Binghamton Professional Staff Senate
• Treasurer – CNYDA
• Member Relations Coordinator – SUNY CDO

About Felicia

As the Associate Director of Employer Relations & Engagement, Felicia focuses on efforts to support the growth and management of employer relationships and cultivate internship and job opportunities for all undergraduate and graduate students and develop pathways for employers to engage with our campus.  Felicia is a dual alumna of Binghamton University having completed her Bachelors in Economics in 2001 and Masters degree in Student Affairs in 2002.  She currently serves as the Vice President for the Binghamton University Alumni Association.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite thing is the energy at BU.  It comes from the students and the staff and is something special, especially when classes are in session.  Amazing things happen in the buildings and on the fields at this University.

What was your first internship or job?
I had a few in the area during high school, but I consider my first job as a sales associate at The GAP in the Oakdale Mall, now known as the Oakdale Commons.

What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about making connections to help our students find their next step after graduation.  I want to be the catalyst to that connection and I love finding ways to make it all fit and work together.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Take advantage of an opportunity when it comes to you.  Walk through that door, answer that email, apply for that internship…it will be worth putting in the time and energy.  Gain as many skills as possible, they will help you along the way both personally and professionally.  And finally, network and keep those connections.  Your network is your support system.

Achievements

Leadership roles:

• Binghamton University Alumni Association, Vice President
• Binghamton University Intercollegiate Athletic Board Member

About Amber

As the Healthcare and Science Industry Specialist, Amber brings over five years of experience in healthcare from her tenure as Community Relations Specialist at Fidelis Care. Amber helps connect the exceptional students at Binghamton University to meaningful opportunities in the healthcare and science industries with her experience and skills in account management, networking, event planning, and innovative communication and outreach strategies.

Throughout her career, Amber has witnessed how professional experiences can spark transformative changes in someone’s professional journey. In this role, she builds and grows strong partnerships between industry employers and our talented student community. Amber is driven by a mission to bridge talent and opportunity by creating valuable pathways that benefit both students and businesses in these dynamic fields.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
The collaborative spirit here is incredible, and the energy and enthusiasm that the students bring is contagious. I love being part of the Fleishman Center Team, who are all so committed to helping students discover their potential, develop their skills, and prepare for impactful careers. Seeing students grow and achieve their dreams is incredibly rewarding.

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was a cashier at a local grocery store, but most of my early work history was in the service industry. I worked my way from a host, to server, to bartender, to manager throughout undergrad locally while attending SUNY Broome and at the University of Rhode Island. I have since hung up my service industry non-slip shoes.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about helping the community through advocacy for access to food, transportation, housing, employment and other Social Determinant of Health (SDoH) needs. My career path has been deeply rooted in community connection. I have developed an ability to connect with diverse populations, advocating for their health benefits and understanding their unique needs. Growing up locally has given me unique insights into the community’s challenges and opportunities.

I also enjoy baking, gardening, and staying active.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Build genuine relationships, not just networks. Networking isn’t about collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections—it’s about creating meaningful, authentic professional relationships. Focus on how you can add value to others, be genuinely interested in their goals and challenges, and approach every interaction with authenticity and generosity. The most powerful professional opportunities often come from relationships built on mutual respect and genuine connection.

Achievements

• 2023 Award for Outstanding Community Engagement from Fidelis Care

About Morgan

As the Government & Not-for-Profit Industry Specialist, Morgan supports Binghamton students’ career success by harnessing and integrating the knowledge employers (especially regional employers) and alumni can provide to students. Her role is to support the regional/state economic development initiative by enhancing employer connections and workforce development needs through skill-building programs, overall placement rates, and internship rates with a focus on government and nonprofit industries.

Morgan graduated with a degree in English Literature and continued to serve residents of local long-term care facilities. She worked in and with various nonprofit organizations as a NYS Certified Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a member of Volunteer Administrators of the Southern Tier (VAST), and as the Talent Initiatives and Special Projects Manager at the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. She has met and connected with various government entities and officials along the way. She is dedicated to leveraging her expertise in talent development to drive impactful initiatives that foster inclusivity, diversity, and social change to create opportunities for the students of Binghamton University and the community.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Being a part of the learning experience for all students of Binghamton University. We have an opportunity here to uplift students who will make meaningful careers and impact the community.

What was your first internship or job?
Delivering the newspaper, babysitting, and organizing my very busy college-aged sibling’s vehicle, were some of my first paid jobs. Working in dietary at a long-term care facility was the first of my more professional experiences.

What are you passionate about?
Family, community, and all things nerdy.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?

Learn your mission, lead others’ impact, and cut through imposter syndrome. Every type of business, organization, or government’s premise is serving people and improving their lives, whether through technology, art, service, education, etc. Learn how you’d like to make a difference, and help uplift others to grow and lead with you. Finally, know that you’re meant to be in these spaces, your voice is meant to be heard, and that you have value to share.

About Matt

As the Technology and Data Analytics Industry Specialist, Matt develops strategic employer partnerships to expand internship and job opportunities for students pursuing careers in emerging technologies, data-driven roles, and innovation-focused fields. A two-time graduate of Binghamton University, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management Information Systems, as well as a Master of Business Administration.

Prior to joining the Fleishman Career Center, Matt supported Binghamton University students in the School of Management and the Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science through career development and employer engagement roles. In his current role, he supports students interested in technology and data careers across campus and actively engages with employers to create recruiting and experiential learning pipelines.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
I love working with students and seeing them grow and succeed. Helping them build skills and find opportunities makes the job truly rewarding.

What was your first internship or job?
In high school, I ran a small lawn mowing business, which taught me a lot about hard work, drive, and initiative. In college, I completed internships with Binghamton University Athletics as a Sports Marketing Intern and ESPN Production Intern, which helped me develop a passion for connecting with people and creating meaningful experiences.

What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about connecting students and employers to create lasting relationships that help everyone achieve their goals. Outside of work, I love working out, watching football, going to concerts, and investing.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Lead with kindness, and good things follow. Treat people well, and you’ll build real connections that make life more fulfilling—for you and those around you.

About Meghan

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Supporting students and making a meaningful difference in their professional lives. As a Binghamton alumna, I was fortunate to receive guidance from Fleishman Career Center professionals who shaped my journey and helped me navigate my career path. Now, being able to pay it forward by providing the same support and encouragement to current students is the most fulfilling part of my role.

What was your first internship or job?
My first job was scooping ice cream when I was in high school. My first internship was at a digital marketing agency where I helped local businesses establish and grow their online presence while occasionally appearing in TV commercials and acting as a hand model.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping others and making an impact wherever I can.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Lead with empathy and integrity and treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their position or role. The connections you build today can shape opportunities tomorrow, as people often remember how you made them feel more than what you accomplished. Cultivating a professional network grounded in genuine relationships and mutual respect is one of the most valuable assets you can bring to your career journey.

About Kathie

Kathie’s role includes the development and evaluation of the grant process for Student Employment, providing professional development and training opportunities for students and supervisors, conducting appointment hours for students with part-time job/student employment questions, and creating and implementing resources around student employment. Kathie coordinates two Student Employment Job Fairs each year and provides support to supervisors regarding Handshake, federal work-study, and the student employment handbook and evaluation process.

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
Watching students discover their passion, find their confidence and get excited about the adventures that await them after Binghamton. I also love seeing the passion that our alumni have for seeing our current students succeed.

What was your first internship or job?
Scooping ice cream and customer service at a propane company as a teen.

What are you passionate about?
The idea is that everyone should “find joy”. Happiness and negativity are both contagious. Choose to find joy in even the smallest things and you will encourage positivity in your surroundings.

What is your best piece of career or professional advice?
Every experience, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, gives you skills and preparation for the next one. Never stop wanting to grow, personally or professionally.

Achievements

Presentations:

• EACE 2019 Annual Conference – Employer Outreach When You Don’t Have the Gift of Gab: An Introvert’s Guide to Employer Relations
• SUNY CDO 2019 Annual Conference – Employer Outreach When You Don’t Have the Gift of Gab: An Introvert’s Guide to Employer Relations
• SUNY CDO 2019 Annual Conference – Co-Facilitated Employer Roundtable Discussion

Committees:

• Entertainment Committee, SUNY CDO Annual Conference 2019

Awards:

• Award for Individual Excellence; Category: COVID-19 Response Champion, SUNY CDO 2022 Annual Conference

About Corrina

As the Events Coordinator, Corrina is in charge of planning all of the Fleishman Career Center’s signature events and programs, including the Multi-City CONNECT program, Job and Internship Fairs, and more. Corrina manages staffing, employer and alumni relationships, logistics, and everything else required to make our events and programs successful. When she is not working at the Fleishman Career Center, she loves to bake!

What is your favorite thing about working at Binghamton University?
My favorite thing about working at Binghamton is how involved everyone seems to be. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand.

What was your first job?
My first job was cleaning off my family’s kitchen table before dinner for $2 a week.

What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about baking and homesteading

What is your best piece of career advice?
Make time for yourself.