Meet your career team

Bernadette Friedrich
Director of Student Engagement
Students and alumni of all levels can receive help to integrate their classroom knowledge with real life work opportunities, including internships, cooperative education, and research experiences. Dr. B is also the College Scholarship Committee Chair.
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Co-Ops and research opportunities and discussions about scholarship opportunities

Garth Motschenbacher
Develops and implements a full set of services to ensure MSU engineering students maximize early opportunities in the workplace and obtain competitive placements upon graduation.
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Building your recruitment strategy for Spartan Engineers!
Director of Employer Engagement

Associate Director of Early Career Development & Experiential Education
Rachel Mangiavellano
Students of all levels can receive assistance in seeking and preparing for internships/co-ops and other experiential education opportunities.
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Job readiness, career exploration, intern/Co-op search and professional development
Jane Evarian
Kylie Kenyon
Kylie Kenyon
Jane Evarian
Bernadette Friedrich

Jennifer Jennings
Associate Director of Career Development
Dedicated to supporting student success by engaging students in meaningful career development while building and maintaining strategic partnerships with employers across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to expand career opportunities. She provides strategic leadership in career development, employer engagement, and tailored career advising, focusing on the Michigander Scholars program.
Contact Jennifer for...Michigander Scholars career development.

Data Analyst & Career Education Specialist
Jane Evarian
Focusing on data collection and reporting, career education content design, and project support.
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Systems & Marketing Coordinator
Kylie Kenyon
Oversees the development and coordination of comprehensive marketing initiatives. Manages and optimizes various systems to facilitate effective connections between students and employers, ensuring successful engagements and career opportunities.
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Events and Handshake Questions