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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 woman from the moment she arrives on-campus through her alumnae years. Connections and communities form the heart of our model. 

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

Our Vision

To be the leader in cultivating women leaders of the future

Our Mission

To prepare and inspire every Wellesley woman to craft a lifetime of opportunity and realize her full potential

 

 

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 College Career Mentors, Fellowship Program, Wellesley-Funded Internship Program, and Civic Engagement Program.  

Career Connections and Communities

Career Connections
and Communities

The Career Connections and Communities Team creates diverse support networks based on student's career interests and identities. This team is composed of Career Community Advisors and our Employer Relations Manager.

Career Advancement

Career Advancement

The Career Advancement Team supports alumnae as they navigate their advanced careers, build connections, overcome obstacles, and celebrate success at every stage. Alumnae have a lifetime connection to our office, and can meet with both our Alumnae Career Advisors and Career Community Advisors.

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 mentors and 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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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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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

Susan
Susan Brennan
Associate Provost and Executive Director of Career Education
Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Director, Exploration & Experiential Learning
Jennifer Pollard
Jennifer Pollard
Director, Operations & Analytics
Sarah Ahmed
Sarah Ahmed
Director, Career Communities & Alumnae Career Advancement

Exploration &
Experiential Learning Team

Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Elizabeth Mandeville ’04
Director, Exploration & Experiential Learning
Marisa Crowley
Marisa Crowley ’05
College Career Mentor
Kate Dailinger
Kate Dailinger
Program Director, Fellowships
Lorraine
Lorraine Hanley ’98
Program Director, Internships
Sarah Isham
Sarah Isham
Program Director, College Career Mentors
Erin Konkle
Erin Konkle
Program Director, Civic Engagement
Hayley
Hayley Meredith McIlvaine
College Career Mentor
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan
Caitlin Roberts-Donovan
Program Manager, Fellowships
ariane
Ariane Seymour
College Career Mentor
Anna
Anna Siegel
Program Coordinator for Civic Engagement, sponsored by AmeriCorps VISTA
Emily
Emily Welden
Program Manager, Civic Engagement

Career Connections
& Communities

Sarah Ahmed
Sarah Ahmed
Director, Career Communities & Alumnae Career Advancement
Frances Adjorlolo
Frances Adjorlolo ’08
Program Director for Career Communities and Career Community Advisor, Technology, Engineering, & Physical Sciences
Ama
Ama Agumeh
Career Community Advisor, Health Professions, Public Health & Life Sciences
Destiny
Destiny M. Barletta
Career Community Advisor, Arts, Communications, & Media
Christina Breitner
Christina Breiter
Career Community Advisor, Business & Law
Courtney
Courtney Burke
Program Director, Employer Engagement
Megan
Megan Burns
Program Manager, Health Professions Advising
Hilda Lief
Hilda Lief
Career Community Advisor, Consulting, Finance, Business, & Entrepreneurship
Nicole
Nicole D. Park
Career Community Advisor, Government, International Affairs, & Law
Katy Ryan
Katy Ryan
Career Community Advisor, Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact
Cindy
Cindy Seltzer, Ed.D., MBA
Helen Wallace ’33 Director, Health Professions Advising

Alumnae Career Advancement

Sarah Ahmed
Sarah Ahmed
Director, Career Communities & Alumnae Career Advancement
Dana Keep
Dana Keep
Alumnae Career Advisor
Becky King
Becky King
Alumnae Career Advisor
Shelley Stokes
Career Education Coordinator & Alumnae Program Manager

Operations & Analytics

Jennifer Pollard
Jennifer Pollard
Director, Operations & Analytics
Kristy Liu ’08
Kristy Liu ’08
Assessment and Technology Manager
Tess
Tess Mattern
Marketing & Digital Media Manager
Shelley Stokes
Career Education Coordinator & Alumnae Program Manager
Class of 2019 First Destination Outcomes

Class of 2019 First Destination Outcomes

Class of 2019 graduates pursued meaningful opportunities including employment, graduate school, and service.

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2018–2019 Annual Report

Our 2018–2019 annual report tells a story of expanding resources for a lifetime of meaningful career growth, resiliency, and reflection

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Strategic Plan 2017–2020

Our strategic plan outlines five main areas of focus that will guide our work for the next three years, aligned with Wellesley's institutional priorities of:

• Inclusive Excellence
• Financial Sustainability
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Student Health and Wellness
• Campus Renewal

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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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Team Publications
and Presentations

Our team is actively contributing to the field of career education through participation in the national dialogue. Read about the essays we've published and our conference presentations. 

Wellesley Career Education Awards:

2017 NACE Career Services Excellence Award
2017 Eduventures Innovation Award

Selected Works