Student Staff
Student Intern Teams
Student interns offer workshops on career-related topics such as resume and cover letter creation, networking, and job and internship search. They also provide one-on-one appointments to provide individual support.
Eight industry-based teams partner with alumni to develop programming, content, and community around shared career interests.
These interns support the daily operations of the Career Center.
This team is responsible for creating marketing materials and driving our promotion initiatives.
Peer Coaching Team
Ela Algar ’28
Peer Coach
Ela Algar ’28 is a Mathematics major. Ela is involved in Club Soccer and PBX. Ela’s hobbies include reading, hiking, and soccer, and as a peer coach, Ela enjoys meeting and learning about students through helping them with their resumes and hearing about their experiences.
Iman Alhassan '28
Peer Coach
Iman is a Biochemistry major. Iman is the ambassador of Sustah Girls for the Opportunity Program and is involved in OP, MSA, LYL, ASA, ROOTS, and the ice skating club. Iman enjoys reading, crocheting, ice skating, and most outdoor activities. As a peer coach, Iman enjoys being a source of information for peers and seeing them branch out in exploring career opportunities.
Lucas Andia '28
Peer Coach
Lucas is a Religious Studies major. Lucas holds Presidential Leadership in La Vanguardia and enjoys playing volleyball, watching Cartoon Network shows, and scrolling through Pinterest boards. Lucas’s favorite part about being a peer coach is helping fellow peers advance their career interests by giving them a plethora of advice and tools during appointment blocks.
Kiran Bagga '29
Peer Coach
Kiran is a Public Policy/Econ major. Kiran is on the Varsity Women’s Golf Team, and is involved in Women in Business and the Sikh Student Association. Kiran’s hobbies include international travel, baking, pickleball, crafting, and time with friends and family. Kiran is looking forward to making peer coach sessions a collaborative and positive experience.
Selen Bilal '29
Peer Coach
Selen is an Environmental Studies major. Selen is on Hamilton Closet’s e-board, works at Clinton Elementary School’s aftercare program, and is a TA for the JHS Career Development program. Selen loves to be outside and go for runs and walks, listen to music, and try new restaurants. Selen is looking forward to being in a position of guiding students towards success in their career fields.
Brian Chang '30
Peer Coach
Brian is a Government and Music intended major. Brian is involved in tennis and soccer, and is interested in Mock Trial. Brian also enjoys playing the piano. Brian is looking forward to helping others with their resume and finding opportunities for their career to grow.
Justin Cokerdem-DePriest '29
Peer Coach
Justin is an Undecided/Hispanic Studies intended major. Justin is involved in Jiu-Jitsu club and Ultimate Frisbee club. Justin enjoys traveling, Chipotle, exploring the outdoors, politics, and music. Justin remembers how overwhelming it can be trying to figure out everything on your own and is excited to be someone that other students can turn to for support. Justin is looking forward to building connections with other students.
Ananna Das '28
Peer Coach
Ananna is a Neuroscience major. Ananna works at the Writing Center and is involved with HamVotes and ROOTS club. Ananna enjoys trying new recipes, writing, and cafe-hopping. As a peer coach, Ananna loves helping people come out of an appointment radiating with confidence.
Jojo Favela '29
Peer Coach
Jojo is Undecided and considering an Interdisciplinary major. Jojo is involved in BLSU, LV, Opportunity Program, and Women in Business club. Jojo loves making 3D art, thrifting, listening to music, and cooking. As a peer coach, Jojo is looking forward to helping others find a pathway they are truly interested in that they either weren’t sure about or didn’t know before.
Gemma Hacker '29
Peer Coach
Gemma is a Government major. Gemma is a CSI Intern in the COOP for Hospice of New Hartford, a site coordinator and volunteer for Upstate Caring Partners through HAVOC, a Community Advisor, and is a member of Pre-Law Club. Gemma loves to be active and also enjoys crocheting, matcha, and baking. Gemma is looking forward to being a mentor and helping students confidently navigate their paths here and beyond Hamilton.
Wenyu Liu '29
Peer Coach
Wenyu is a Mathematics major. Wenyu is a Siemens Sustainability Dashboard Fellow, a TA for the Computer Science department, and a grader for Multivariable Calculus. Wenyu enjoys doing anything fun, and as a peer coach, Wenyu is looking forward to meeting new people and helping peers as much as possible.
Brayden Malionek '28
Peer Coach
Brayden is a History and Economics major. Brayden is on the swim team and is involved in Finance Club, Cycling Club, and a consulting internship. Brayden enjoys cycling and travel, and Brayden’s favorite part about being a peer coach is helping fellow students feel confident when they apply for jobs, internships, or other roles they want to pursue.
Kevin Maxil-Gomez '28
Peer Coach
Kevin is a pre-med Biology major. Kevin is involved in La Vanguardia and Chess Club, and enjoys theater, reading, and gaming. Kevin is excited about getting to help others with things Kevin previously had questions about, as well as building a welcoming environment for students.
Flynn McDonnell '28
Peer Coach
Keegan Moloney '29
Peer Coach
Keegan is an Economics major and a Music minor. Keegan is a member of the football team and is on the e-board of Finance Club. Keegan interned this summer at Sapere Aude Consortium and is interested in cars, fantasy football, skiing, fishing, sightseeing, and crypto. Keegan is looking forward to helping students who come from all different backgrounds grow themselves professionally and helping them create the best professional documents to use for future applications.
Oluwasade Osiberu '29
Peer Coach
Sade is a Neuroscience major. Sade is involved in the ROOTS club, the Hamilton Christian Fellowship, and Anime Club. Sade enjoys watching shows and reading books. As a peer coach, Sade is looking forward to meeting different kinds of individuals and assisting them in various ways based on the experiences that they have had.
Sophie Piatkowski '28
Peer Coach
Sophie is a Theatre major. Sophie is involved in Mainstage theater productions and is in Special K, one of Hamilton’s five acapella groups. Sophie is looking forward to connecting with peers and hopefully making job applications less daunting.
Jane Robinson '27
Peer Coach
Jane is a World Politics and French major. Jane is the co-president of Hillel, is involved in the dance department, and works as a French TA. Jane loves to read, the outdoors and rock climbing, bringing a camera on adventures, and snuggling with their 14-year-old dog, Leo. Jane’s favorite part about being a peer coach is getting to help other students tailor their resumes and cover letters to their specific strengths for an application.
Phoebe Sheehan '28
Peer Coach
Phoebe is a Neuroscience major. Phoebe is a sustainability coordinator, works for Professor Karl in the biology department, is a Community Advisor, and is involved with HAVOC e-board, HAAND e-board, and the Clinton Fire Department. Phoebe is interested in medicine and enjoys reading, knitting, dancing, and spending time with friends. As a peer coach, Phoebe loves hearing about the incredibly diverse and impactful experiences in which Hamilton students are participating.
James Trigilio '27
Peer Coach
James is a Psychology and Economics major. James is involved in track and ALEX Advising on campus, and hobbies include art and music. James’s favorite part about being a peer coach is helping students to maintain their voice in their application materials.
Penelope Werner '29
Peer Coach
Penelope is an Environmental Studies major. Penelope is a Peer Consultant at the Oral Communication Center, dances with Hamilton’s Tap Club, and takes spin classes on campus. Penelope’s hobbies include going on long walks, traveling, and eating ice cream, and is looking forward to learning more about the background of peers through resume and cover letter help.
Sophia Wright '28
Peer Coach
Sophia is Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major. Sophia is on varsity lacrosse and is also involved with StrongGirls, One Love, Harvest, and chemistry research. Sophia loves baking, exercising, and walking. Sophia enjoys helping students with their career development and feels it is fulfilling to be a part of something that is making an impact on peers’ future careers.
Ella Wrisley '28
Peer Coach
Contact
Office / Department Name
Maurice Horowitch Career Center
Contact Name
Front Desk Coordinator
