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About Wellesley Career Education

The Wellesley Career Education model illuminates the strengths of the liberal arts education and encourages active participation of the full College ecosystem in order to support every Wellesley student from the moment she arrives on-campus through her alumnae years.

Our students proactively engage in the process of exploring the intersection between self and society, engaging and testing their curiosities, and forming meaningful connections mentors and employers that cover a broad array of industries and career fields. 

Our Mission

To equip and empower Wellesley students and graduates to engage, personally and professionally, in an ever-changing world with a keen awareness of self, an expansive sense of possibility, and the confidence in their abilities to make decisions, build connections, and pursue a life of purpose.

 

Our Model

Exploration and Experiential Learning

Exploration &
Experiential Learning

The Exploration and Experiential Learning Team works with students to encourage them to fully explore the intersection between self and society. This team includes our Advising staff, Fellowship Program, Wellesley-Funded Internship Program, and Civic Engagement Program.  

Employer and Alumnae Connections

Employer
and Alumnae Connections

The Employer and Alumnae Connections creates diverse support networks based on student's career interests and identities. This team also supports alumnae as they navigate their advanced careers, build connections, overcome obstacles, and celebrate success at every stage.

Operations

Operations and Analytics

The Operations and Analytics Team provides the infrastructure and insight necessary to influence Wellesley's reputation through outcomes and outreach. 

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Our Technology

Handshake

Handshake

Handshake is Wellesley's online platform for finding jobs and internships, making appointments with advisors, and registering for Career Education events. Use your Wellesley username and password to log in. Fill out the "Career Interests" section in the drop down in the upper-righthand corner under your name to customize your experience and start exploring! 

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The Wellesley Hive

The Wellesley Hive

The Wellesley Hive is a flexible, interactive virtual space for professional networking and mentorship. Through this Wellesley-exclusive platform, you can connect with alumnae and students as a mentor, mentee, or both. Log in to the Wellesley Hive using your Wellesley credentials, and follow the guided process to customize your involvement and improve your connections.

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family

Information for
Parents & Families

Learn about the ways that Wellesley Career Education supports students and alumnae along their career paths — and ways that you can be there for your student as a parent or family member. 

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faculty

Resources for
Faculty & Staff

As a faculty or staff member at Wellesley, you can also play a critical role in supporting a student along her career journey. Learn more about ways to partner with Career Education and how to encourage student exploration.

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Leadership
Jennifer Pollard
Executive Director & Associate Provost
Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Director, Exploration & Experiential Learning
Frances Adjorlolo
Frances Adjorlolo ’08
Director of Employer & Alumnae Connections
Tess
Tess Mattern
Associate Director of Marketing & Operations

Career Advisors

ariane
Ariane (Seymour) Baker
Assistant Director/Advisor for Career Exploration and Careers in Arts and Media
Christina Breitner
Christina Breiter
Entrepreneur Coach and Business Advisor
Marisa Crowley
Marisa Crowley ’05
Assistant Director/Advisor for Career Exploration and Careers in International Affairs, & Public Health
Casey Hurley
Casey Hurley
Assistant Director/Advisor for Business, Consulting, Finance, & Marketing
Hayley
Hayley Meredith McIlvaine
Assistant Director/Advisor for Career Exploration and Careers in Education
Nicole
Nicole D. Park
Assistant Director/Advisor for Government, Public Policy, & Law
Katy Ryan
Katy Ryan
Associate Director of Exploration & Advising and Advisor for Careers in Nonprofits

Alumnae Connections

Destiny
Destiny M. Barletta
Associate Director, Alumnae Connections
Dana Keep
Dana Keep
Alumnae Career Advisor
Becky King
Becky King
Alumnae Career Advisor

Employer Engagement

Sarah Isham
Sarah Isham
Associate Director, Employer Engagement

Health Professions

Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA
Helen Wallace ’33 Director, Health Professions Advising

Civic Engagement

Erin Konkle
Erin Konkle
Program Director, Civic Engagement
Emily
Emily Welden
Program Manager, Civic Engagement

Fellowships & Scholarships

Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger
Program Director, Fellowships
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan
Program Manager, Fellowships

Wellesley-Funded Internships

Lorraine
Lorraine Hanley ’98
Program Director, Internships
Rebecca Place Miller
Program Manager, Internships

Operations & Analytics

Kristy Liu ’08
Kristy Liu ’08
Assessment and Technology Manager
Class of 2020 Graduate

Class of 2020 First Destination Outcomes

Class of 2020 graduates pursued meaningful opportunities including employment, graduate school, and service.

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annual report

2019–2020 Annual Report

Our 2019–2020 annual report celebrates 4 years of Career Education and shares our pandemic response

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Advancing the Future of Career Education

Advancing the Future
of Career Education

Wellesley Career Education plays a large role in the college's commitment to advancing gender equity and to ensuring more women lead at the highest levels. We supports each student and alumna as she explores her individual interests and talents — helping her forge a uniquely fulfilling career path. Your support is critical to fully achieving the program we envision.

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