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With extensive experience and expertise, our Career Development Center staff is here to assist you.

Jaime Conley-Holt
Director
jbcholt@siu.edu
Phone: 618.453.1036

Vacant
Career Development Coordinator

Sheila Colombo, PHR, SHRM-CP

Employer Relations Coordinator
sheila.colombo@siu.edu
618.453.1045

Vacant

Experiential Education Coordinator

Michelle Garrett
Career Services Specialist
michelle.garrett@siu.edu
618.453.7115

Debie Chapman
Office Manager
debie@siu.edu
618.453.1116

Graduate Assistants

Abigail Beckerman
Graduate Assistant
abigail.beckerman@siu.edu

Grace Collings
Graduate Assistant
gscollings@siu.edu

Dhavy Patel
Graduate Assistant
dhavalkumar.patel@siu.edu

Melanie Whittington
Graduate Assistant
melynwhitt@siu.edu

Raquel Batrez
Graduate Assistant
rbatrez@siu.edu

Our Mission

The Career Development Center strives to educate and empower all students and recent alumni with the knowledge to successfully discover and achieve their career goals. This is accomplished through career interest and personality assessments and counseling, comprehensive job search preparedness programs, and creating connections with employers. The center also offers assistance and advice regarding the graduate/professional school application process. By providing comprehensive career development guidance, resources, and events, the Career Development Center strives to assist all students and alumni with achieving optimal career success.

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