Eran Peterson

Associate Director, Student Engagement

In my role, I oversee the one-on-one career coaching program. In addition to coordinating our offerings, I also help the team of coaches in their professional development by implementing trainings and discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. My favorite aspect of my job is when get to meet individually with students and alums, hearing their stories, and together, coming up with action plans to meet their future goals and aspirations. One of my emerging interests is in helping students find their purpose and find meaningful work.


Bio

Hometown: Storrs, CT

Things I enjoy: I love everything about the outdoors and never turn down an adventure. I grew up exploring the woods behind my house, Mansfield Hollow State Park, and surrounding areas. I enjoy traveling and have visited almost every state in the continental US and a handful of European and middle eastern countries.

Advice to students: Be open to possibilities. Approach life with a sense of curiosity and the rest will follow.

Education

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Master of Science, Counselor Education: Student Development in Higher Education
Graduate Thesis: Combat Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Higher Education, the Effects on Learning and Behavior

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT
Bachelor of Science, Sport Management
Favorite Project: Establishing the Outdoor Adventure Club

Previous Roles

  • Assistant Director, Career Coaching and Counseling- UConn Center for Career Development, Storrs, CT
  • Career Consultant, School of Engineering– UConn Center for Career Development, Storrs, CT
  • Career Counselor – Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT
  • Counselor – Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT
  • Owner- Margo Manufacturing, Mansfield, CT
  • Warehouse Manager- Wildlife Control Supplies, East Granby, CT
  • 88M and 13B- Connecticut Army National Guard
All Posts

Confronting White Supremacy Culture in the Social-Impact Sector

As organizations strive to become more inclusive, it’s imperative to recognize the difference between truly lifting up diverse perspectives and merely expecting new hires to accept and adhere to existing cultural norms that may be rooted in systemic oppression. Years …

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I can work at the VA?

Service to country and service to community oftentimes plays an important role in Veteran’s lives even in civilian life. Volunteering is not the only way to help those in need. The Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) offers a wealth of …

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December 21st: Special Education Teacher Recruitment Fair

Waterbury Public Schools is looking to recruit Special Education Teachers! If you have a current certification or a pending certification in special education, Waterbury Public Schools wants to chat with you. Register today to speak 1:1 with a Waterbury Public …

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8 Tips for a Successful Teaching Internship

**This is a guest blog by Laura Becker, (NEAG Graduate)

Approaching the start of a school year can be exciting yet overwhelming.  As you begin your position in a new school, there are a few things that can help you …

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How Apziva’s Director of AI broke into Machine Learning

We interviewed Apziva’s Director of AI & Springboard mentor, Semih Yagcioglu. Here are our key takeaways — diving into how Semih broke into Machine Learning, his role managing a team of engineers & researchers, and his advice for students getting started …

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Staying Productive and Positive while Social Distancing

During these uncertain times, you do not have to hit pause on your job or internship search. Staying proactive and positive can go a long way to reducing stress and can set you up to be ahead of the game …

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Virtual or phone appointments- even easier than finding Wilbur Cross!

If you’ve made it this far and found our website, I’ve got great news! Meeting with a Career Consultant is just a couple of clicks away. If you are finding yourself wondering about the current state of the job or …

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Do you even need an Engineering degree to work in the field of Engineering?

There are certainly majors that are more linear than others in regards to career paths. You pretty much need a Nursing degree to be a Nurse, an Actuarial degree to be an Actuary, and a Pharmacy degree to be a …

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You’re here!

Welcome to the Science, Data, and Technology Career Community. If you are wondering what a Career Community is, we can sort that out right now!

We recognize that narrowing down career interests is pretty hard, and even if you do …

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I Chose Science so That I Don’t Have to Write

Written communication is a topic we hear about all the time and I’m with you, it’s pretty boring and kind of stressful to talk about. The thing is though, it doesn’t matter what you end up doing for your career, …

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