University Career Center

Kerin is the Director of The University Career Center. She provides leadership to the office and works with the staff to continually seek out interesting ways of providing career assistance to UM students, who share similarities, yet have also cultivated many diverse interests.

Kirsten supports the career development of U-M's Ph.D. students through 1:1 career coaching and counseling, program development and delivery, and service as liaison to Rackham Graduate School.  She has been engaged in gender and diversity issues throughout her career, and brings a holistic, collaborative approach to the important work of helping students navigate their career development and educational paths.

A proud U-M alumna (undergrad), she received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University, Chicago. 

Joelle loves helping students articulate their skills, values, and interests as related to their future careers and passions. She provides 1:1 career counseling and coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, and coordinates and presents a variety of workshops, programs, and events.

Lynn Halton is a proud alum of the Public Service Intern Program (PSIP), which just celebrated its 50^th year of internships in DC.  Her 2 PSIP internships were at the United Nations’ International Labor Office and the AAUP, where she planned their summer conference.  Since graduating from U-M in Political Science and BGSU in Higher Education Student Affairs, Lynn has taught and coordinated cooperative education programs at Henry Ford College, worked in Career Services at UM-Dearborn, and returned to the a2 campus with the Center for Educational Outreach.

Andree works with employers to help them recruit U-M students. This includes cultivating and maintaining relationships with recruiting organizations in varied industries and developing relationships between students and employer organizations. She also provides career guidance to students with a master’s degree or PhD who are interested in exploring opportunities outside academia.

At the University Career Center, Mariella leads pre-med, pre-health, and pre-law services.  She is an active member of the Central and National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions and has served on numerous national boards, committees and task forces, including multiple terms on the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Advisory Committee and the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Board of Directors.  She is a recipient of the CAAHP Fr. Joseph L.

Angelicia is probably the first person you will see when you enter the University Career Center as she manages the Information Desk. You will also see her at one of the many fairs that the office coordinates. She enjoys meeting new and familiar faces as they stop in the office for an appointment or just to say hello. She is always ready to connect you with one of the advisors in the office.

Emily is a senior studying Political Science, History, and American Culture. She is a volunteer with College Democrats on campus, and she plans on attending law school after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, baking, and reading

Anushka is a sophomore majoring in Political Science. After graduation, she plans to continue on to law school. She is originally from Farmington Hills, Michigan. On-campus, she is part of the Ballroom Dance Team, and in her free time, she enjoys reading and playing the piano! 

Ihunanya is a senior at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health majoring in Community & Global Public Health with intentions to go into public health policy and global health systems administration. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Ihunanya is the proud daughter of Nigerian immigrants. During her time at Michigan, Ihunanya has been a part of the Health Science Scholars Program, the Black Student Union, the African Students Association, and she currently serves as President of the Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.