Career Development Center
Team
Career Development Staff
Maureen Brown
Director of the Career Development Center
717-361-1204
Maureen has dedicated her career to helping students and alums sharpen their professional skills and connect with employers. She provides a strategic vision to create a campus environment that engages students and alums in career exploration and professional development.
Maureen is an adjunct in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS), teaching various courses in Human Services. In addition to her work for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, Maureen adjuncts in the Master's in Counselor Education (MEd) program at Widener University, teaching Career Counseling Across the LifeSpan. She has also co-written and published "A Program for Embedding Career Activities in Multiple Core Business Courses" in The International Journal of Management Education.
Maureen received her M.S. from West Chester University in Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs. Maureen holds two certifications: Certified Career Counselor (CCC) and Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Certification. Maureen has received two Presidential Citations (2022, 2023) from the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) for her work with the organization. As an undergraduate, Maureen studied Political Science and Paralegal Studies at Kutztown University.
Carolyn Smith
Assistant Director, Career & Professional Skills and Development
717-361-1486
Carolyn focuses her efforts on supporting students in career exploration. One of her favorite parts of this work is helping students break down the career planning process into manageable steps to get excited about their future and the skills they bring to the table! Her personal career journey has taken her to the University of Pittsburgh working as an academic advisor, and to James Madison University working in Career Development.
Carolyn received her M.S. from Shippensburg University in Counseling and College Student Personnel. Carolyn also holds a certification in the Strong Interest Inventory. As an undergraduate, Carolyn studied Psychology at Shippensburg University.
Student Workers
Brendan Guy
Student Worker
Brendan is a third-year Public Health major with minors in Political Science, Communications, and Human Services. In addition to his work at the Career Development Center, Brendan serves as Student Assembly Chief Officer Speaker, Emotion Cabinet Costumer and Choreographer, and a Resident Assistant. Brendan's favorite part of working for the Career Development Center is being able to guide peers to be successful at marketing themselves to employers at our Meet & Greets.
Madisyn Musselman
Student Worker
Madisyn Musselman is a sophomore majoring in Mathematical Business, with minors in Finance and Data Analytics. She is actively involved in the Women in STEM and Our Bodies clubs on campus. In her free time, Madisyn enjoys watching and playing volleyball. Her favorite part of the job is helping students build confidence in their professional skills.
Madelyn Nicholas
Student Worker
Madelyn is a first-year Occupational Therapy major with minors in Spanish and Psychology. When not working at the Career Development Center, Madelyn is involved with the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) or she can be found on campus reading a fiction novel. Madelyn’s favorite part about working at the Career Development Center is the environment in the office and working with the staff.
Ryan Ramler
Student Worker
Ryan Ramler is a senior Psychology major with minors in Coaching and Communications. He serves as a Lead Peer Mentor, a leadership team member of Lighthouse, a student research assistant to Dr. Jean Peretz, and a research coordinator for Dr. Michael Roy. In addition, Ryan is the Lead Mentor for the Positive Experience Program (PEP Club), which is run through ½ûÂþÌìÌà Area Communities that Care. His favorite part of these roles is helping students with their resumes and enhancing their professional skills.