Nadia Alsubai
Name: Nadia Alsubai
Internship Title/Project Area: Operations, Data, and Technology Intern – Assessment and Technology Project Area
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Things I enjoy: Growing up in West Hartford and being familiar with urban landscapes like NYC (both places with really good food), I’ve come to like cooking, baking sweets, trying the latest restaurant or café – many things culinary, but I can also enjoy a good book or roller coaster here and there too.
What is something unique about you? I love roller coasters and would ride the Kingda Ka again.
Education:
Major: Economics and Statistics Double Major with a Minor in Computer Science
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? While I may not be completely sure what exact career path I will be taking, I do know that I am very interested in entering the big data world. I enjoy analyzing statistics and presenting trends for the purposes of making better future decisions, so I imagine big data analytics to be one of my prospective career fields. But the field of operations, technology, and data more broadly speaking has numerous opportunities that I would be excited to take on.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I interned at The Hartford in their Data Science department this past summer, and I am currently in my second year of being an intern at the Center for Career Development to further develop my professional and technical skills!
Jarrin Araujo
Name: Jarrin Araujo
Pronouns: She/Her
Internship Title/Project Area:Program Development and Marketing Intern – Social Media
Hometown: Coventry, CT
Things I enjoy: I love to be active and spend time outdoors. I also like to read, bake, and try new foods.
What is something unique about you? I also love getting to travel, and Iceland would be my dream destination.
Education:
Major: Communications
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? After graduation, I hope to move into a business role in either a marketing or an analytical-based position, contributing to a strong company message.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am on the EBoard for UConn LIFT which provides a mentorship program to people wanting to get more involved in the gym. I am also a pre-K teacher to amazing kiddos!
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Amy Belliveau
Name: Amy Belliveau
Pronouns: She/Her
Title: Outreach and Engagement intern – Corporate Partner Relations
Hometown: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Things I enjoy: I enjoy outdoor activities, working out, playing video games, crocheting, and taking care of houseplants.
What is something unique about you? My family and I have a few (17) chickens that we raise for eggs!
Education
Major: Communications
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? Unsure! I enjoy staying active and helping others and I want to incorporate both those into my career.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I work at the UConn Adventure Center and I am involved in USG as a senator. I am also a member of the Woodsmen club sports team as of this semester!
Alexandra Carabetta
Name: Alex Carabetta
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Internship Title: Career Consulting and Services Intern – Front Desk Operations Project Area
Resume Critique Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Thursdays 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and Fridays 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
Hometown: Southington, Connecticut
Things I Enjoy: I am the proud mother of over 20 houseplants. My favorites are my snake plant and my madagascar jewel. I love attending to them and learning more about nature through them. I also love music: I collect CDs to reflect this love. Some of my favorite albums I own are Seven and the Ragged Tiger by Duran Duran, Paul’s Boutique by the Beastie Boys, and The Nylon Curtain by Billy Joel.
What is something unique about you? I won an apple pie eating contest at my town’s fair.
Education:
Major: Dual degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences with a minor in Mathematics.
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I have a lot of interests in areas ranging from genetics to microbiology, to plant pathology and even healthcare. With this diverse amount of interests, I plan on applying to both master’s and doctoral programs, either straight out of UConn or after a gap year working as a molecular technologist. My goal is to work directly with others in an area that excites me, there’s just so many exciting areas!
What are some extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations you are involved with? I am the secretary for UConn iGEM, a student-led genetic engineering team on campus. I am also a student researcher for the Spirituality, Meaning, and Health lab, where I help with a study focusing on chronic lower back pain. If you are interested in research, please ask me!
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Mya Davis
Name: Mya Davis
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern – Black Students
Hometown: Melville, New York
Things I enjoy: I enjoy painting, practicing music, and crocheting. I love video games and jigsaw puzzles as well. As of recently, I have yoga and meditation being a calming force in my day to day.
What is something unique about you? I have a leopard gecko named Geo!
Education
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I am stuck between going to medical school or pursuing a Masters/Ph.D in either Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology. In the end, I just want to help people with the use of science.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am a member of Sigma Theta Alpha, the academic pre-health fraternity on campus. Along with that I am a member of WISO (West Indian Student Organization) and I am looking into joining the Chemistry club here on campus.
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Ellenese Espaillat
Name: Ellenese Espaillat
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella
Title: DE&I Intern – Latinx Focus Group
Hometown: Queens, New York
Things I enjoy: I enjoy cooking and baking in my free time. I love to read and write (everything but nonfiction). I love to travel, and I hope to visit every continent in my lifetime. I love spending time with my family and friends and meeting new people.
What is something unique about you? Two unique things about me are that I’ve seen a license plate for all 50 US states (including Alaska and Hawaii) and I have been to the Cataratas de Iguazú (Iguazú Falls) in Argentina and it was one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to so far.
Education
Major: Finance
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? My goal is to provide financial education and further financial literacy in any capacity in the communities I grew up in. Giving back has always been a big part of my life and a major focus for my career aspirations. I also want to work to help diversify the world of business which can tend to lack that, providing representation to encourage others to follow their passions.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am involved with Business Leaders of UConn, the Dominican Students Association, the West Indian Students Organization, and the Women in Finance Society.
Yashira Fernandes
Name: Yashira Fernandes
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Career Consulting and services Intern
Hometown: Brookfield, Connecticut
Languages Spoken: Yo hablo español e tambem falo portugues.
Things I enjoy: I really enjoy strength training, specifically weight lifting. I started going to the gym during the pandemic to try something new and went with friends who knew what they were doing. The more times I went the more I fell in love with hitting new PRs (personal records) and growing muscle. Strength training is my way of relieving stress and challenging myself to lift more weight.
What is something unique about you? I absolutely love cleaning. It is truly therapy for me.
Education
Major: Business Management
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? As an extremely sociable person, I would like to pursue a career in Human Resources. Collaborating with others, building relationships, and creating an environment that embraces individuality and inclusivity are goals that I have for my future Human Resources career.
Savannah Fish
Name: Savannah Fish
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Outreach and Engagement Intern – College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CANHR)
Hometown: Woodbury, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: In my free time I really enjoy reading and crocheting. I recently learned how to play poker and it is currently my favorite game. I really enjoy traveling and speaking French as well!
What is something unique about you? My secret talent is that I can untangle any number of necklaces.
Education
Major: Allied Health Sciences with a concentration in Healthcare Administration
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? Currently, I am really interested in pursuing healthcare consulting full-time, but eventually want to go to law school for healthcare or corporate law.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am a part of the Dramatic Paws theater group on the Storrs campus.
Megan Flynn
Name: Megan Flynn
Pronouns: She/Her
Title: Marketing Intern – Graphics and Multimedia Specialist
Hometown: Chatham, New Jersey
Things I enjoy: I enjoy hiking, crocheting, climbing, and plants.
What is something unique about you? I want to convert a van to live in and explore the country.
Education
Major: Digital Media and Design – Concentration in Web and Interactive Media
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I want to become a UX/UI designer.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? Outing club, Climbing club
Lily Guberman
Name: Lily Guberman
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Internship Title/Project Area: Program Development and Marketing Intern – Content Marketing
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Things I enjoy: I enjoy singing, cooking/baking, reading, and writing
What is something unique about you? I went quad-biking and cliff-jumping in Palma, Spain!
Education:
Major: Communications
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I hope to work at a PR agency or in-house doing public/media relations work.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am the Vice President of Drop the Bass, an all-female a capella group on campus that’s part of the larger UConn A Capella Association. I am also the Vice President of a new professional organization called The Women’s Network where we host professional development, social, and panel events.
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Caty Jhong
Name: Caty Jhong
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Outreach and Engagement Intern – CLAS Career Ambassador Program Lead
Hometown: Sparta, New Jersey
Things I enjoy: I enjoy reading, swimming, cooking, and fishing
What is something unique about you? I have been to over ten countries!
Major: Philosophy
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I want to go to law school after graduation and practice law.
What are some extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations you are involved with? I am involved with Alpha Phi, the Undergraduate Philosophy Society, and HuskyTHON.
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Tianyu Jiang
Name: Tianyu Clarence Jiang
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern – International Students
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Things I enjoy: I enjoy tennis, music, and cooking.
What is something unique about you? I’m Culés and Citizen
Education
Major: Economics & Statistics
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I am undecided for now and I hope to explore career possibilities. I have always wanted to design products and deliver them successfully to consumers.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? In 2022, I established UConn Senior Say (USS), a program aimed at assisting international students at UConn. Over the past two years, I have helped UConn’s international students with a wide range of questions. These covered campus resources, daily life, and other academic issues. I hope to continue assisting international Huskies throughout my time at UConn. I have also served as an FYE mentor where I provided help to many new Huskies, and I encouraged some of my peers to apply to be new mentors in the FYE program.
Madison Jolley
Name: Madison Jolley
Pronouns: She/Her
Title: Career Consulting and Services Intern
Résumé Critique Hours: Monday: 11-1, Tuesday 1-2, Thursday 1-3
Hometown: Milford, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: I love chasing the thrill in life by going on challenging hikes, skydiving, and traveling in my free time.
What is something unique about you? I was born in San Diego, CA.
Education
Major: Management
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I ultimately want to travel the world in pursuit of environmental sustainability.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am the Communications Officer for the Business Management Society and a member of HuskyTHON Rising Leaders. I also participate in a few intramural sports such as basketball, volleyball, and flag football!
Andrew Lanza
Name: Andy Lanza
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Résumé Critique Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:00
Internship Title/Project Area: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern
Hometown: Storrs, Connecticut
Things I Enjoy: I enjoy playing guitar, cooking, and going on hikes.
What is something unique about you? I still have a baby tooth.
Education
Major: Education and History
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I want to become a teacher and someday a superintendent of a school district.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am currently the President’s Chief of Staff at the Undergraduate Student Government.
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Ge Li
Name: Ge Li
Internship Title/Project Area: Outreach and Engagement Intern – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)
In my role, I help create and deliver CLAS-specific events, programs, and other resources and promote existing career center programs through various forms of on-campus outreach to CLASS students, faculty, and staff. I report directly to Lisa Famularo but maintain a dotted line saying structure to Kristen Soprano as part of the overall internship program. In addition, I am responsible for fulfilling the duties of a Center for Career Development intern and those of your assigned project area.
Hometown: Hunan, China
Things I Enjoy: I like exercising and going to the gym every week. Also, I like to explore and taste delicious food and will dive a long way to an excellent restaurant for a bite of their chef’s special. Finally, I love facing math and computer science challenges and helping students who have trouble in math.
Advice to students: I am not a brave person myself. So I sometimes get nervous talking to strangers and giving public speeches. But refusing to face those shortcomings and using “I only want to focus on my study” as an excuse to do nothing to explore your future career will not make you feel better. On the contrary, you may still get anxious about your future. Sometimes getting started to make some changes is easy. You may only need to submit your resume or come to visit the career center. Then the steps to take next will automatically appear under your feet. You will never imagine what those simple actions will bring you until you begin to make a move. You may make some new friends and achieve things you will never know. So throw away your worries and anxiety! Just make a move!
Education
Major: Mathematics and Computer Science
Current Academic Year: Senior
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Jessica Lockwood
Name: Jess Lockwood
Pronouns: She/Her
Internship Title/Project Area: Career Consulting and Services Intern
Hometown: Oxford, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: I absolutely love going on walks with my dog, Daisy, who always pulls me in every direction. I also enjoy working out (especially at the Rec Center), reading, and constantly redecorating my room (due to my indecisiveness).
What is something unique about you? I’m an only child! Growing up without siblings was always weird, but it just made me that much closer to my mom (if you’re reading this, Hi Mom)!
Education
Major: Business Management and Communication Dual Degree
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I would love to lead others in any way possible. I have an interest in Human Resources specifically, where I can make the lives of my coworkers better and more inclusive to all. Ideally, in the near future, I would love to participate in a rotational program and try out a bunch of different roles!
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am Vice President of the Business Management Society, Vice President of Alumni Relations of the Student Alumni Association, and President of the Residence Hall Association. In these roles, I program for various events and assist in leading meetings.
Ainsley Lougal
Name: Ainsley Lougal
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Outreach and Engagement Intern – Careers for the Common Good
Hometown: Shelton, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: I enjoy traveling, cooking, and way too much shopping. I also recently got into golf!
What is something unique about you? I was named after Ainsley Hayes from the show the West Wing, who was also coincidentally a political figure and lawyer, which is my career goal.
Education
Major: Political Science
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? After finishing my undergraduate degree, I would like to attend law school and go on to become an attorney. Though I am currently unsure what type of law I would like to practice, I am very interested in Federal prosecution or entertainment law.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am involved in the UConn Law Society, Empowering Women in Law (EWIL), and hold leadership roles in Gamma Phi Beta.
Samantha Mullen
Name: Samantha Mullen
Pronouns: She/Her
Title: Program Development and Marketing Intern – Event and Program Coordination
Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire
Things I enjoy: I really enjoy spending lots of time with my family and friends. Additionally, I love to travel and spend time outdoors (especially at the beach). I am always looking to try new foods and go to new places. I am also a bookworm and love to read!
What is something unique about you? I love the ocean so in the future I hope to get my scuba diving license!
Education
Major: Communication
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? After I graduate from UConn I would like to use the skills I have learned during my time here to hopefully start my career working in marketing. I would like to either work on a marketing team for a brand or work for an independent marketing agency. I also have an interest in taking my career more specifically into the advertising industry and social media.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am an active member in the Marketing society here at UConn. Additionally, I have been involved with Huskython for the past few years. For my senior year, I will be a morale captain for the 2024 Huskython event!
Ramon Peters
Name: Ray Peters
Pronouns: He/Him
Internship Title/Project Area: Business Operations Intern
Hometown: Bristol, CT
Things I enjoy: Running, Basketball, Comedy
What is something unique about you? I have moved around a lot throughout my youth which meant navigating four different states, multiple cities, and countless schools, each with its own challenges. I have developed the ability to converse with anybody about anything.
Education
Major: Finance
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? Although I am undecided, I want to become a successful businessperson in whatever field I decide to specialize in while building connections and growing along the way.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? In high school, I was involved in many different activities such as Police Explorers and was also on Varsity Track and Cross Country for 3 years. At UConn, I am focused on my classes and was the President of the Business Connections Learning Community during the 2022-2023 school year as well as a member of the UCPD Citizens Police Academy. Currently, I am a member of Bristol’s City Town Council and have been reappointed as ‘Youth Commissioner Under 21’ with duties to speak for and represent my age demographic.
Amanda Rutha
Name: Amanda Rutha
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Title: Program Development and Marketing Intern – Alumni Program Support
Hometown: Baldwin, New York
Things I enjoy: I enjoy music, hiking, and reading.
What is something unique about you? I know how to juggle!
Education
Major: History with minors in Digital Public History and Political Science
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I have a range of interests and goals for my future! One interest I have is in becoming the education director for a museum, where I can combine my event planning skills and my passion for history. I also would love to one day get my Ph.D. and teach as a professor.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? Outside of the Career Center, I am the President of the UConn Historical Society, a role I have held for two years. I am also now the President of the Student Alumni Association. Previously, I served as the VP of Traditions for SAA, where I got to plan fun events like OOzeball and Jonathan’s Birthday party!
Josue Salcedo-Mateo
Name: Josue Salcedo-Mateo
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Title: Career Consulting and Services Intern
Languages Spoken: ¡Yo hablo español! Si tienes alguna pregunta no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo.
Hometown: Meriden, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: I love playing basketball, spending quality time with my family, hiking on a sunny day, and hitting the gym.
What is something unique about you? I love exploring new hobbies and trying new things, next on the list is learning the piano.
Education
Major: Civil Engineering
Current Academic Year: Sophomore
What are your future career goals? After graduating from the School of Engineering, obtaining my Professional Engineering license is something I will focus on heavily. Additionally, getting experience in the workforce will allow me to grow my technical skills while developing projects with an emphasis on quality assurance. Furthermore, my long-term goal is to improve infrastructure across the country which in succession will improve lives.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am a member of the Undergraduate Student Government, particularly in student affairs. I am also part of the World Cultural Organization as well as the Latino Student Organization. My hope is to be more involved in the coming years with the American Society of Civil Engineers, UConn Student Chapter.
Aditya Taroll
Name: Aditya Taroll
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Title: Career Consulting and Services Intern
Résume Critique Hours: Monday: 3 pm – 4 pm; Wednesday: 12 pm – 2 pm; Friday: 2 pm – 4 pm
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Things I enjoy: Growing up in a city, there were always pop-ups everywhere. With that, I grew to enjoy different kinds of foods (you name it, I’ve eaten it), attending various sporting events, and traveling to national and state parks!
What is something unique about you? When I was younger I used to figure skate and ballet.
Education
Major: PNB and MCB
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I’m planning to apply to medical school this spring in the hopes I am able to get in right after I finish my undergraduate.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I’m a member of Alpha Beta Epsilon, a co-ed STEM-related fraternity. I’m also part of the Pre-Med Society, TedXUConn, and I’m looking forward to joining the UConn Ultimate Frisbee Team this year!
Cameron Turnbull
Name: Cameron Turnbull
Pronouns: He/Him
Title: Career Consulting and Services Intern
Hometown: Farmington, Connecticut
Things I enjoy: I enjoy pretty much any activity that gets me outside enjoying nature like hiking, swimming, or skiing. On campus, I like playing basketball at the rec center and enjoying a nice order of wings from the Student Union. I also really enjoy traveling, and it is my dream to go to New Zealand.
What is something unique about you? I used to have bleached blonde hair, and it is shown in my UConn ID photo.
Education
Major: Analytics and Information Management
Current Academic Year: Junior
What are your future career goals? I would like to pursue a career in Business Analytics after school, but I also want to use my time at the Center for Career Development to continue exploring my career path.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? I am involved in the the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, the UConn Data Science Club, and Sky Club.
Michelle Wong
Name: Michelle Wong
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Internship Title/Project Area: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern – Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander Students
Hometown: Melrose, MA
Things I enjoy: I love to travel, spend time outside, bake, watch endless TV shows and movies and be with my friends and family (and my dog)! I also enjoy doing arts & crafts such as sewing, embroidery, painting, etc. Currently, I am trying to get into photography!
What is something unique about you? I was named after Michelle Tanner from Full House (although I have never seen a full episode)!
Education
Major:
Accounting and Mathematics/Statistics dual degree
Current Academic Year: Senior
What are your future career goals? I love working with numbers, so I hope to find a career that would allow me to work on the financial or analytical side of an organization/company.
What extracurricular activities/student clubs or organizations are you involved with? This year I am Vice President of China Care. Our club hosts playgroups every month for local adopted children from China to help them learn more about their cultural heritage and to build a community for them.
