Barbie is a junior who transferred to U-M from Oakland Community College. Her home is in Clarkston, Michigan. She is pursuing a degree in Communications. She will be working in the University Career Center and is looking forward to helping you. In her spare time, she likes to read and write and spend time with her family.

Kyle Thompson (he/they) is a Graduate Student studying at Eastern Michigan University where he is pursuing his Master's in Educational Leadership: Higher Education/Student Affairs. Kyle earned his undergraduate degree in Music from Eastern, where he was a Music Education major for 4.5 years. He regularly performs and teaches around the Ann Arbor area, so keep an eye out for him if you attend any theatre shows! He is excited to help students prepare for the workforce and help them align their personal goals alongside their professional goals.

As a Ph.D. Career Coach, I specialize in empowering Ph.D. students across diverse fields to successfully transition into non-faculty careers. I live for the “Aha” moment when a student crafts the perfect resume bullet point, discovers a new opportunity, or feels empowered. I’m excited to support you on every step of the journey, from brainstorming job options to acing interviews and negotiating job offers.