UCC Staff

View our staff members' professional service.

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Kim Beeler: Assistant Director kbeeler@ku.edu optimist. energizer. helper.	As an assistant director and career coach, I empower students and give them tools to successfully meet and exceed their career goals. Whether I am preparing students for mock interviews, resume revisions, finding an internship or simply exploring career pathways, I meet students where they are and help them explore meaningful and happy careers .Read more.
Megan Bruey: Career Center Specialist	Hi! I’m Megan . I work at the University Career Center as a Career Center Specialist, and I help students connect to the resources our office offers such as appointments with career coaches and the P.H.O.G. Read more.
Allyson Brunner: Career Center Specialist dancer. adventurer. supporter.	As a Career Center Specialist,I get to be the first contact for anyone coming into the UCC. I greet students, manage career coach calendars, and answer phone calls and emails. I also get to help give students feedback on their resumes. Read more.
Rachel Davis: Assistant Director rachelkdavis@ku.edu problem solver. pop culture geek. wordsmith. Professional Service	In my role as Assistant Director of Experiential Learning and Certificates at the University Career Center, I work with students to support them in the journey from college to career by helping them test out their interests beyond the classroom setting. Read more.
Millinda Fowles: Associate Director mfowles@ku.edu dessert aficionado. wanderluster. hot mess.	Hi, I’m Millinda. I’m the Associate Director of Integrated Marketing & Data Analytics at the University Career Center. That's the long way of saying I manage all marketing strategies, promotional campaigns, and assessment efforts at the UCC. I have the pleasure of working with a team of marketing interns who provide me with talent, skills, and fresh ideas.Read more.
David Gaston: AVP, Undergraduate Studies & Executive Director, UCC adgaston@ku.edu career leader. educational entrepeneur. global pro. Professional Service	In my work I may need to be a psychologist, a labor economist, a retailer, a sales person, a management consultant, a politician, an academic, a marketer, a futurist, an entrepreneur as well as many other things. My mission is to assist college students in their efforts to lead more meaningful, purposeful lives. Read more.
Joe Cox: Career Coach joseph.cox@ku.edu listener. activist. thinker.	Hello, I'm Joe! I am a Graduate Student at the University of Kansas studying Counseling Psychology. I am a very caring and passionate person. These strengths have led me to the field of Counseling Psychology, and presently, to the University Career Center. Read more.
Ann Hartley: Associate Director ahartley@ku.edu metaphysical explorer. tea lover. opera enthusiast. Professional Service	I develop relationships with employers, manage career fairs and find ways to link up employers and students. I collaborate with other KU departments on programs and events and supervise a wonderful and very creative group of career network team members. Read more.
Haley Harwood: Career Coach hharwood@ku.edu adventurer. encourager. humorist.	Hey there, I’m Haley! I’m a Graduate Assistant Career Coach at KU. I'm originally from Lawrence, but moved to Texas for school and then work for about 7 years. I love being back in Lawrence as a grad student in Higher Education Administration. I love meeting with students to explore their interests and strengths and work with them on how to utilize those things while working towards their career goals. Read more.
Lonnie Hughes: Peace Corps Representative l382h738@ku.edu father. husband. son.	Hello... my name is Lonnie and I am the Peace Corps Representative here at the University Career Center. My wife and I served with the Peace Corps in Uganda, East Africa from 2006-2008 and we found the experience to be very meaningful. Read more.
Melissa Johnson: Assistant Director melissa.johnson@ku.edu cheerleader. wanderluster. eternal optimist. Professional Service	I try to find the joy in everything I do and as an Online Instructor for the University Career Center, that’s not hard to achieve. I have the opportunity to help KU students, near and far, realize their academic and career goals through our online career management (LA&S 475 / LA&S 485) and internship (LA&S 490) courses. Read more.
Rhiannon Johnson: Assistant Director rmjohnson@ku.edu collaborative investigator. dream advocate. learning junkie. Professional Service	As an assistant director, I encourage students to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives by teaching them to identify and synthesize their unique passions, interests, strengths, skills, and personality in one-on-one career coaching appointments. You may also find me leading career education workshops and working career events around campus. Ultimately, I have a passion for developing students' understanding of who they are and how they relate to the world around them. Read more.
Madison Keith: Events Intern dreamer. supporter. advocate.	I’ve always loved bringing people together and helping people in any way I can. Working as the UCC Event Planning Intern at KU I’m able to bring people together and help people by providing them ways to meet with potential employers. Read more.
Sarah Kovalesky: Career Coach skovalesky@ku.edu thinker. coffee lover. runner.	I believe everyone has a unique story that is worth sharing, detailed with promise, passion and strengths. At the University Career Center I get to meet one-on-one with students to explore their passions and strengths to help them get to where they want to be!! Read more.
Ellen Lind: Career Coordinator ellenlind@ku.edu musician. entrepreneur. coffee lover. Professional Service	Every office needs someone to help things run smoothly - as a Career Coordinator at the University Career Center, that's my job. I serve as record-keeper, organizer, and problem-solver. I love the incredibly varied nature of my work, as well as being part of such a great team. Read more.
Catherine McCurley: YES Program Coordinator student. caretaker. leader.	Howdy, I’m Catherine and I run the Youth Education Services Tutoring program. Every semester I hire KU students to tutor children at the public schools around Lawrence. When I'm not in school or at the office, I'm watching KU basketball and football games at the world famous Bullwinkle's Bar. Read more.
Shysta Pandey: Graphic Design Intern bold person. curious thinker. loud individual.	I'm a Visual Communication Design student at the University of Kansas and a Graphic Design Intern at the University Career Center. I love colors that remind me of sunsets and the sea, art history, period dramas, open-water diving, dogs and anything with rice in it (except Rice Krispie Treats). Read more.
Scott Ploharz: Career Coach s586p387@ku.edu athlete. creative problem-solver. solution builder.	Hey, I’m Scott. I’m a psychologist living in Lawrence, Kansas. I am a fan of DIY, baseball, and sports. I’m also interested in education and outdoors. Read more.
Harry Pound: Video/Photography Intern	Hi, I’m Harry. I’m a photo/video intern at the University Career Center. I serve as a photographer for the UCC but also do videography projects for the marketing team. In short, I get to have a lot of fun working here! Read more.
Natalia Plotnikov: Assistant Director nplotnikov@ku.edu educator. learner. traveler.	I really enjoy helping students pursue their passions and gain meaningful experiences. I look forward to partnering with you as you explore career paths, and navigate the job search process. Please come see me to discuss choosing a major, finding an internship, applying for jobs, and networking. Read more.
Trey Ramm: Film & Media Intern explorer. signer. videographer.	Hello! I'm Trey Ramm, a videographer in the marketing department at the University of Kansas Career Center. I love creating videos that grab someone's attention and help get our message out and into the world. I also help with graphic design and photos to display our message and show people who we are. Read more.
Lauren Runquist: Marekting Intern	Hey there! My name is Lauren, and I'm a student and social media manager currently living in Lawrence, Kansas. I'm currently studying Film Media and Political Science at the University of Kansas. Read more.
Wendy Shoemaker: Senior Associate Director wshoe@ku.edu explorer. catalyst. wide-eyed optimist. Professional Service	I supervise the career education team, a group of dedicated professionals devoted to the success of KU students. I conduct research, train new career counselors, and teach, often internationally. Embracing "happy accidents" has opened doors for me to work in Africa, Europe and the UK and inspired me to create the course, "Preparing for International Careers", a course designed to help students understand the international nature of the world of work. Read more.
Erin Wolfram: Associate Director ewolfram@ku.edu true crime fanatic. beach bum. dog lover. Professional Service	As the Associate Director of Career Technologies and Online Education at the University Career Center I manage our technology; designed, developed, and manage our website; and supervise the instructors of our online career development courses and our Career Advancement Program manager. I also co-supervise our fabulous Career Center Specialists. Read more.
Cue Wright: Communications Assistant m.wright@ku.edu creative. entrepreneur. educator.	What’s up, I’m Cue. I’m a hip-hop artist living in Lawrence, Kansas. I currently work the University Career Center (UCC) coordinating social media content and assisting with marketing campaigns. Read more.

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