Adriana Mehmedovic
Senior Peer Consultant
Senior, Psychology/4+1 MBA Program, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about traveling, cooking, sailing, nature, learning, productivity, helping and connecting with others
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of career advice is to take on every opportunity and focus on networking! Taking on new experiences can open up unexpected paths and help you grow. Networking is key and it’s not just about making contacts but actually building real relationships and learning from others. Taking on these opportunities and making connections may be the key to success in your career!
Kenny Romano
Experiential Education Graduate Assistant
MBA, MIS, he/him
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Experiential Education Graduate Assistant
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about harnessing data to drive positive change and helping students achieve their career goals.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t procrastinate! If you have a goal, start working towards it today!
Adriana Papadakis
Senior Peer Consultant
Senior, Psychology and Economics, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Learning, research, teaching, art, nature, psychology, music!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Take intentional time to reflect on what you value and trust your intuition.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Co-President of the Binghamton Outdoors Club, Ultimate Frisbee
Edith Florencio
Senior Peer Consultant
Junior, Social Work, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am dedicated to ensure healthcare is as accessible as possible to patients, especially those who are POC, low-income and/or disabled. While I am studying in social work, I’ve delved into volunteer and shadowing positions surrounding the healthcare scene so that I may be able to be that advocate for future patients!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Be prepared for ANYTHING! Interviews, resumes, references, and even co-worker conflicts! all the above are critical to landing that opportunity you’re aiming to, so being able to get that insight from Fleishman and career professionals is step 1 to ensure you make that amazing first impression!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Student Transition and Success, TRIO, Reslife
Elaine Braunshweiger
Student Experience Consultant & Peer Consultant Intern
Junior, English Literature and Comparative Literature, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about access to literature and creative pursuits! On top of that, I love to spend time outside and listen to live music as often as I can!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of career/professional advice is to network with everyone you meet! Find out what they are interested in, and present yourself as someone they should want to get to know as well. Every connection you make could one day be an opportunity you never expected!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I’m very involved with the Binghamton Chabad! Additionally, I’m in the Poetry Club and love to attend any and all English/Creative Writing Department events.
Elyssa Chen
Senior Peer Consultant
Sophomore, Finance and Business Analytics, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Baking, Cooking, Drinking Matcha, Trying Different Cuisines, Spending time with Family & Friends
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t be afraid to ask inquisitive questions, it demonstrates interest, creativity, and curiosity
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Business Fashion Society, Investment Fund, Women in Business
Hana Mehmedovic
Student Career Influencer
Sophomore majoring in psychology; she/her
What is your favorite thing about working at the Fleishman Career Center?
My favorite thing about working at the Fleishman Career Center is being able to be a part of such a valuable resource on campus that helps students achieve their career related goals in so many ways. Also to be able to interact with different people and make so many great connections!
What does your day-to-day look like in your role?
In my role as a Student Career Influencer, I typically engage with students on campus through outreach activities such as tabling, marketing, and other events. By doing so, I share helpful information regarding the Fleishman Career Center and the services they offer, as well as engage students about things like career exploration and professional development skills.
What is your best piece of career advice for other students?
Explore different interests you may have but also to explore things new and unfamiliar to you. This may help you discover your strengths and passions and help you grow!
Hapsatou Deme
Junior, Double major in History & Economics, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about TV, movies, baking, and spending quality time with my loved ones. I also enjoy learning about different people, cultures, and ways of life.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
To always seize opportunities because nothing is guaranteed.
Janmariz Deguia
Senior Peer Consultant
Junior, Human Development, they/them
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Disability, Queer, Health Education and Advocacy. Theatre, Nature, and Teaching!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Much like college- many experiential education opportunities are what you make of it. So when you’re engaging with an event or activity: stay mindful, be curious and explore, and lastly reflect so you can identify how you feel, what services you best, what skills you gained! No job/position is useless when it comes to building and expanding your toolbox.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in? Disabled Student Union President, Returning Orientation Advisor Mentor with New Student Programs, Director of Policy for Vice President for Student Success Office in SA, Q-Center Mentor, Philippine American League
Jasmine Shek
Junior, Nursing, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Decker Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Trying new restaurants and cafes, visiting museums and parks, going on walks, and connecting with others
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
You’ll never know what will happen unless you try!
Jessica Zhang
Sophomore, Business Administration (Concentration in Business Analytics), She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Cooking, Solving Puzzles, and Helping Others
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Every experience is an opportunity for growth. You likely know more than you realize, so please acknowledge your progress and give yourself credit for all the wonderful things you do.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Fujianese Union
Madelyn Hartmann
Sophomore, Political Science, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about baking, making friends, singing, advocacy, tennis, and reading.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Seize every opportunity you can, even if it’s not exactly in line with what you envision yourself doing. You can always find a new passion or build connections in areas you never thought to explore.
Megan Gillespie
Senior Peer Consultant
Senior, Social Work, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant at UDC/Campus location
What are you passionate about?
Helping others, spending time with friends & family, and reading
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Every experience is a good and educational experience, never hold yourself back from applying or trying something new! Some of my best experiences are ones I was scared to apply to.
Raymond Yu
Senior Peer Consultant
M.S. in Pharmaceutical Science, he/him/his
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
I’m a Senior Peer Consultant. I do walk-in appointments at the Fleishman Career Center, so I help students with anything career-related from resumes, cover letters, career exploration, and more. When you come in for a walk-in appointment, we will work together to make sure that you feel more confident and knowledgeable in your ability and preparedness in whatever you need help with.
What are you passionate about?
Some things I’m passionate about are interacting and helping others with anything they might need. That could be career assistance as a Fleishman Center Peer Consultant, residential or interpersonal assistance as a CA, or even just general advice as a student and person! I’m also really passionate about public health and psychology. I hope to dispel health inequality and create a sustainable future!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
It’s ok to not know what you want to do, that’s what exploring and being in college is all about!
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I’m a Community Assistant in Mountainview College and the Educational coordinator for Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society!
Rowen Smith
Senior Peer Consultant
Sophomore, Biology, she/her/hers
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Activism, Reading, Animals
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Every person’s journey is different and will get them where they need to be on their own time. There’s no need to compare yours to another!
Supriya Mandke
Senior Peer Consultant
Senior, Psychology, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
Current Hobbies would be Writing (I love writing poetry), I enjoy the Gym and Cooking
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
The only thing that could defeat you is your own belief.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Student Psychology Association
Winifred Fosu
Junior, Psychology, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Senior Peer Consultant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about positively impacting others, learning, haircare, and engaging in my hobbies (i.e., reading and arts and crafts).
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Try to get involved! Whether it’s through a club, volunteer work, an internship, etc., it’s helpful to gain experiences and explore potential careers.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Binghamton Aiding Hearts
Billie Finn
Student Experience Consultant
Senior, School of Management Graduate Program, May 2026, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?:
I work as a Student Experience Consultant, assisting students with appointment scheduling, check-ins, and any inquiries or questions—when I am on the clock, you can find me at the Fleishman front desk!
What are you passionate about?:
I am passionate about living life with the mindset of “Work Hard, Play Hard.” I believe that balance in life is essential so that you can learn and grow as both a professional and someone who is able to have extra curriculars, personal projects, and time available for whatever makes you happy.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?:
A piece of professional advice that I value is the power of connections, and the friendships that follow. The little things are what can matter most, and doing things like occasional check-ins and celebrating others’ life events like birthdays or promotions (found on their LinkedIn updates), etc. can mean more than you think!
Chelsea Oliveira
Data Entry Assistant
Sophomore, Computer Science, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Data Entry Assistant
What are you passionate about?
My hobbies! Reading, embroidery, and crocheting
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Get a degree that is easily transferable to any industry (i.e.
medicine, marketing, business, etc.)
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
ColorStack and StackHacks
Alana Nappi
Social Media Assistant
Junior, Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management Information Systems, She/Her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?:
Social Media Assistant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about music, theatre, traveling, and connecting with others.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Ask questions, be curious, and build and maintain positive connections to sustain professional growth and success.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
I am the Vice President of Note to Self A Cappella and the Vice President of Marketing for Women in Business
Nya Lee
Senior, Graphic Design BFA and DiDa Minor, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Brand, Content, and Strategy Intern for Student Employment
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about everything in the Arts. I love design with specialization in brand and editorial design, as well as photography and drawing. I strive to combine music and pop culture in my personal projects, and I am hopeful to continue my career in the Music/Entertainment Industry.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Get involved in clubs and apply for leadership! Pick a club whose cause is something you’re passionate about, and join the leadership team. Contributing to a cause is the best way to boost your resume, as well as make friends. You get the best of both worlds!
Cody Harvey
Assistant Data Analyst
Graduate Student, Computer Science, he/him
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Assistant Data Analyst
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about cybersecurity, nature, and spending time with friends.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Always keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be willing to try new things.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Binghamton Sound Staging and Lighting, Jiu Jitsu Club, Bee Club
Julio De La Cruz
Junior, Double Major in Graphic Design & Economics, Minor in DIDA & Spanish Language, he/him
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Diversity Initiative Assistant
What are you passionate about?
Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Dancing, Social Media Marketing, Traveling
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Don’t ever get too comfortable. Even if you are in a stable place in life and are happy or content where you are at the moment, always try to strive for more or accomplish more because you never know what can happen.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Treasurer for Dominican Student Association, (CRO) Chief Regulatory Officer for the Men of Color Scholastic Society, Public Relations Chair for National Association of Black Accountants, Member of Quimbamba Latin Dance Team
Nicole Stephanie Pentecostes
Junior, Global Public Health with a Concentration in DIDA and French Minor, she/her/hers
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
DEI Initiative Assistant
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about healthcare equity, fashion, thrifting, and sleeping!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best piece of advice is to always put yourself out there and be open to learning new things in every experience, big or small.
Adrian Chobot
Assistant to Administrative Staff
Junior, Psychology, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
I am an Administrative Assistant aiding all Fleishman staff in any way I can.
What are you passionate about?
I am most passionate about research, development, wellness, and balance.
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
My best professional advice is to chase what you love and trust that everything happens for a reason.
What clubs/organizations are you involved in?
Outside of my time at Fleishman, I am also a research assistant at the Binghamton Mood Disorder Institute and a member of the Binghamton Student Psychological Association.
Carly Wolfe
Sophomore, undeclared, she/her
What’s your role in the Fleishman Center?
Student Career Influencer Intern
What are you passionate about?
Getting to know more people across campus and building connections!
What’s your best piece of career or professional advice?
Remember that you are not alone, and you will figure things out as they go!
