Career Center Team

Eileen Buecher assumed the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Career Success at UNT after 30 years of successive leadership roles at California Polytechnic State University, Emory, UNC Asheville, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Pittsburgh.  She also has experience building career readiness and employer engagement programs at Berry College, Robert Morris University, and Chatham University.  She started as a student worker in a career services office, has experience in social work and nonprofits, and has demonstrated impact in the areas of external relations, employer development, career counseling and teaching, strategic planning and assessment, team building, business operations, consulting, and fundraising.  Eileen is committed to preparing all students to be career ready and achieve their goals in developmental, collaborative, and measurable ways.

Philip Aguinaga is the Assistant Director for Events and Employer Services. Philip earned an M.Ed. in Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Texas. Previously at UNT, he worked as an academic counselor and has spent years helping students develop their careers. Now at the Career Center, he enjoys helping UNT students find meaningful connections to potential employers by coordinating various events and fairs on campus. When he is not at UNT, Philip is spending time with family, watching sports, and listening to podcasts. He has been described as knowledgeable, understanding, and dedicated.

If you want to learn more about UNT’s career events, please email Philip at Philip.Aguinaga@unt.edu.

Lola Aje is a career coach and supports the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Lola earned a bachelors in Accounting and obtained the accounting professional certification (equivalent of a CPA) in Nigeria. Lola is pursuing a masters in Mental Health counseling and wrapping up a masters in Higher Education at the University of North Texas. She is an ICF certified coach and loves to work with young people in figuring out their purpose, passion, and path. 

Lola likes helping UNT students because every student is unique and should be supported in discovering what works best for them and how to achieve it. When she is not in UNT, Lola loves to spend time with family & close friends and connect with friends in church where she sings in the worship team. The best advice she received was “focus on your strengths but know your limits”. She has been described as passionate, organized and caring.

Want to find out more about how Lola can help you? Her office is located in the Wilson Jones Career Center, BLB 195 and students can schedule an appointment through Navigate. 

Dolores August is a Career Coach supporting the College of Music. She earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Historical Performance from Boston University, is a proud alum of UNT earning a Master of Music (MM) in Flute Performance, and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Music Education and a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Performance from Florida International University. She has a background in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance, arts administration, as both a private and public school teacher, adjunct professor, church music director, music entrepreneur, and has performed musicological research related to performance practice. She enjoys meeting with UNT music students because they are hard workers academically and are dedicated to their music. She enjoys seeing the wide variety of paths students are taking, enjoys exploring additional career options with them, and is passionate about helping students realize their full potential. The best piece of advice she has been given is “Never compare yourself to others. Instead, focus on your own personal growth and success.” She has been described as caring, organized and motivated. When she is not at UNT, she likes to spend time going to movies, seeking out water, or performing with her organist husband and spending time with her two children.

Ready to see how Dolores can help you? Her office is located at Music 260C and may be reached by phone at 940-369-7583. Ready for a coaching session? Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

David Bekker is a Career Coach and supports students at the College of Engineering (CENG) at UNT Discovery Park. 

David earned an M.Ed. in Counseling from The University of North Texas (UNT) and a B.A in Radio Television, and Film from UNT. He has an extensive history of helping UNT students reach their academic and career goals. He has been an Academic Counselor for The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Senior Academic Counselor for UNT Athletics Student Services, and an Academic Counselor for The College of Engineering. David is dedicated in helping UNT students identify their academic and career goals and providing extensive options and pathways to meet these goals. David has been described as a creative, motivational, and caring.

His office is located in Discovery Park, 2^nd floor, E wing, Las Vegas Lane, Room E225H.

Current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Marcy Bishop-Lilley is a Career Coach and supports students in Communication Design, Pre-Communication Design, Interior Design, Pre-Interior Design, Drawing/Painting, New Media, Photography, and Pre-Studio Art for these concentrations in the College of Visual Arts and Design. Marcy earned an M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from the University of North Texas and a B.A. in Art Education from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She likes helping UNT students by facilitating an environment n which students can find and acknowledge their strengths to pursue their dreams. When she is not at UNT, she is brunching, traveling, snuggling her puppies, and gardening with her husband. The best piece of advice she received was, “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.” She has been described as creative, calm, and thoughtful.  

Want to find out more about how Marcy can help you? Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Corey Davidson is the Assistant Director, Technology & Experiential Programs for the UNT Career Center. He supports students in the following Colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Mass Communications Majors (Communication Studies, Media Arts, Converged Broadcast Media, Professional Technical Communications, and Dance & Theatre); Mayborn School of Journalism; Music; Visual Arts and Design. Corey earned a B.A. in English from the University of North Texas. He likes helping UNT students because so many students come into the office stressed and overwhelmed by the thought of trying to plan their careers. He loves being able to help them break down the process and remove some of that stress. When he is not at UNT, he enjoys spending time with family, reading books, drinking coffee, playing and listening to music, and drinking more coffee. The best piece of advice he received was, “Pursue what you are passionate about.” He has been described as a context seeker who works from intellection and a place of humor whenever possible. Want to find out more about our internship programs related to majors within the Colleges of Music, Visual Arts and Design, Journalism, and Liberal Arts and Social Sciences-Mass Communications?  Students can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Want to find out more about what technology we are using to ensure the success of our students? Email Corey at corey.davidson@unt.edu.

LeAndra DiNicola is the Student Employment Coordinator. LeAndra earned a B.B.A. from Northwood University. She likes helping UNT students because they are the reason faculty and staff are here and she believes in providing excellent customer service to the entire UNT community.  In fact, having a student come in discouraged by the job search process and being able to help them locate, apply and land an on-campus position makes her day! When she is not at UNT, she is often gardening, reading, spending time with family, and her many rescue pets. The best piece of advice she received was, “Do the job you have now to the best of your ability. Always have pride in a job well done no matter how big or small.” She has been described as short, sassy, and customer-service oriented.

Want to find out more about our student employment opportunities, events, and newsletter? Email LeAndra at Leandra.Dinicola@unt.edu.

Jazmyne Dixson is Internship Specialist here at UNT in the Career Center. She supports students in the Colleges of Education, Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, Information, Engineering, and Science. She is a UNT Alumni, receiving both her Bachelors and Masters in Recreation, Event, & Sport Management. Jazmyne has served in various roles on campus and loves to attend Mean Green Athletics events. As a former UNT student, she is extremely passionate about assisting our students in reaching their professional and personal goals by connecting them with jobs, internships, and mentors that allows them to have impactful experiences to learn and grow from. Jazmyne hopes to connect student, faculty and staff on campus and continue to serve the amazing campus that once served her #GoMeanGreen

Amy Ferman is the Associate Director for Employer Services. Amy earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green!) and a B.A. in Communications from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has worked for UNT for 20 years and previously worked in the Registrar’s Office and the College of Business Academic Advising Office. She likes using the network she has formed over the years to help guide decisions and create meaningful relationships for students. She loves working with employers who are loyal to UNT because of our students’ work ethic. When she is not at UNT, she is exploring Denton’s Downtown Square and enjoying its shops and restaurants. She has been described as caring, determined, and helpful. Check out Amy’s blog A Case for Getting Involved Outside of Your Career Center.

Want to find out more about how you can recruit UNT students? Email Amy at amy.ferman@unt.edu or call 940.565.2622.

Laura Garza is a Career Coach and supports students at the College of Engineering (CENG) at UNT Discovery Park.

Laura earned an M.S. in Counseling from Troy University and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland.  She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity-Threat Detection through Webster University in 2017. Laura enjoys helping UNT students explore their majors and potential career paths which line up with their natural preferences. When she is not at UNT, she loves traveling. The best piece of advice she received was “Luck favors the prepared.” She has been described as a listener, creative, resourceful.

Want to find out more about how Laura can help you? Her office is located in Discovery Park, 2^nd floor, E wing, Las Vegas Lane, Room E225K.

Current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Hello! My name is Emily Harris, and I am a Career Coach for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) where I work primarily with psychology and sociology majors. I am a first-generation college graduate with a B.S. in Psychology from Tarleton State University and an M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green!). My background in higher education includes experiences in Orientation, New Student Programming, Career Coaching and Leadership Development. As a Career Coach, I get so much fulfillment out of supporting students through the many challenges associated with getting career ready and enjoy helping them recognize their value and develop confidence in their skills and experiences through individualized, one on one coaching. Student development is my passion and I absolutely LOVE this work! Outside of UNT, I serve as a Co-Lead Facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute where I get to travel and facilitate leadership curriculum to high school and college students across the nation. When I am not Coaching, I am mom to two little ones, over 30 houseplants and an Australian Shepherd named Houston. I enjoy being outdoors and love camping, hiking, and traveling to National Parks with my family any chance I get, as well as exploring my creative side through art, graphic design, and interior design. For those who are interested in personality and skill assessments (like myself), my Clifton Strengths are Maximizer, Harmony, Individualization, Relator and Adaptability and I am an Enneagram Type 7.

Want to learn more about how Emily can help you get career ready? Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Amy Hicks is a Career Coach, and she supports Experienced UNT Alumni who graduated more than 1 year ago. Amy earned an MBA from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor of General Studies in Criminal Justice and Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University. Amy likes helping students and alumni by exploring opportunities and identifying strengths and skills to create action steps for professional growth. She works with clients to create connection strategies and effective documents, and to fully utilize tools and resources. Amy also teaches Professional Development Strategies in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. When she is not at UNT, she enjoys being a mom to three fantastic children, exploring nature and the outdoors, and listening to all types of music. The best piece of advice she received was, “just be yourself” and ”spend the time on it if you love it – learn how to change, eliminate, or become more efficient with other things so that you can.” She has been described as inquisitive, encouraging, and energetic.

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• Experienced Alumni who graduated more than 1 year ago (except Business alumni) can register for an Alumni Small Group Coaching and Resume Refresh Session.
• Experienced Alumni who graduated more than 1 year ago (except Business alumni) can schedule individual appointments through Handshake.
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Brian Hirsch is the Senior Associate Director and supports the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Brian earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, a M.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Personnel Administration from Southern Mississippi University, and a B.S. in Zoology from LA Tech. He likes helping UNT students because they are very coachable, they are very hard workers, and they care about what they do when they go out into the “world.” When he is not at UNT, he enjoys reading and hanging out with his family. The best piece of advice he received was “You need to learn to laugh at yourself.” He has been described as dedicated, focused, and a learner.

Want to find out more about how Brian can help you? His office is located in the Wilson Jones Career Center – BLB 195. Current undergraduate and graduate students can schedule an appointment through Navigate, and alumni can schedule an appointment through Handshake.

Elizabeth Hubbard is the Internship Coordinator for Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) students in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. She earned a Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University – Hawaii. Prior to coming to UNT, she worked in high tech, taught at the University of San Francisco and Golden Gate University, then became a serial entrepreneur founding several technology-based entities. As a Certified Personal Finance Educator (CPFE), she helped people learn to control their personal finances instead of their money – or lack thereof – controlling them. Outside of UNT she is active in church, tutors and mentors students, and continues developing her craft of writing and editing award-winning and bestselling creative non-fiction books.

Elizabeth has a rich and varied academic heritage whose mantra is “the search never ends”. Her advice to students is to develop a love of learning and embrace the fact that you will never know everything. During her life she has taken formal and informal courses internationally in law, music, information systems and computer science, personal finance, creative writing, and publishing. “The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.”

LOM students can schedule online or in-person appointments through Navigate

My name is Stan Hughes, and I am a Career Coach in the College of Science. I am an Army veteran who served in Desert Storm in 1990 where I was injured during battle. While my military career was cut short due to injuries, I still had a passion to help our veterans through volunteering and creating various programs. During my journey of serving our veterans, I assisted with homelessness, HIV counseling, money management resources, and helped to create outreach programs to better serve their daily needs. I felt I could better serve our veteran population through education. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2012. I continued my education at Benedictine University where I received my master’s degree in Organizational Behavior in 2015 and an MBA in 2017. I look forward to helping/assisting our next generation of amazing UNT students.

An interesting fact about me is I love to grill. I am always trying new recipes and perfecting my grilling craft.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Stacey Jones is a Career Coach and supports New College and all students at UNT at Frisco. Stacey earned a BAAS and a BS in Sociology from UNT.  She likes helping UNT students achieve their personal and career goals by developing their leadership skills. When she is not at UNT Stacey enjoys spending time with her family and taking long walks with her miniature Dachshund Ruby. She has been described as extremely organized, a good communicator, and very thoughtful.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Beth Kent is a Career Coach and supports the G. Brint Ryan College of Business. Beth earned a BBA in Management from Michigan State University.  Beth likes helping UNT students because she believes all students can find their ‘success’ when we take time to coach and guide them on developing their skills and talents, teach them to follow their passions and challenge them to be leaders.  When she is not at UNT Beth enjoys working in her yard and gardens, doing anything outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.  She has two grown successful kids and loves to travel to Colorado to visit her daughter and go hiking when she can.  The best piece of advice she received was “Life is short, take time to smell the roses and live with purpose!”  She has been described as detail oriented, strong and a good listener.

Want to find out more about how Beth can help you? Her office is located in the Wilson Jones Career Center, BLB 195 and students can schedule an appointment through Navigate.

Chido Kwande is a Career Coach and supports the College of Engineering (CENG) at UNT Discovery Park. Chido earned a bachelor’s degree in Law at the University of Zimbabwe. She practiced Law for over 10 years in the corporate, real estate and civil areas.

Prior to joining the Career Center, Chido worked in the Computer Science Department holding various positions as Office Associate, Administrative Specialist and Snr Administrative Specialist. In all these positions Chido had the pleasure to guide and support students in their UNT academic journey’s. Chido is focused on student success and ensuring students realize their career goals.

When she is not at UNT, she likes to host events, spend time with her family and try new recipes.

Janice Lader is a Career Coach and supports the College of Health and Public Service. She earned an M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Regent University and a B.A. in English from Regent University. She likes helping UNT students because she enjoys getting to know students and helping them to identify career paths based on their interests and goals, and then establishing the route necessary to successfully reach their destinations. When she is not at UNT, she is spending time with her daughter and two dogs, going to concerts and live theatre performances, working on her creative writing, and taking on DIY projects at home. The best piece of advice she received was, “If you bang on enough doors, one is bound to open.” She has been described as compassionate, motivated, and creative.

Want to find out more about how Janice can help you? Her office is located in Chilton Hall 390.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Kim is thrilled to serve as a Career Coach at UNT because it is an opportunity to give students the gift of employment. As a first-generation college student, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Science from New Mexico State University and master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas at El Paso. She has worked in multiple agencies that support employment and spent many years in mental health roles where she was able to incorporate job readiness skills. She has a passion for working with people with disabilities which is supported by her master’s degree. Kim’s dream was to one day work in a university setting where she could assist college students with their career journey.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an online or in-person appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available to connect with a Career Coach on the Alumni page.

Deidre Leslie is the Senior Associate Director for Career Coaches and Career Education. She serves as the Career Coach for New College students taking classes on the Denton campus. Deidre earned an M.B.A. Strategic Leadership from Amber University and a B.S. in Business and Public Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. She likes helping UNT students on their journey to graduation and ultimately assisting students with their successful transition to the workplace. It is very rewarding for Deidre to support students while they develop marketable skills critical to their professional success. It’s a pleasure to witness students have their “Aha Moment” when they can identify and articulate their skills and accomplishments and then be offered that special employment opportunity. When she is not at UNT, she is maintaining her status with her nieces and nephews as the “Coolest and Best Auntie.” She enjoys attending their dance and music recitals, theatrical productions, sporting events, and sleep-overs, going on family vacations, enjoying family lunches/dinners, shopping with her nephews and nieces, and having long conversations with them about anything and everything. The best piece of advice she received was, “You become what you believe. Having positive thoughts will give positive results.”  She has been described as professional, confident, reliable, realistic, and fair.

Want to find out more about how Deidre can help you? Her office is located in Sage Hall, Suite 280. Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Hannah MacIntyre is a Career Coach supporting students in the College of Education. Hannah is a current Ph.D. Candidate in CAS/Anthropology at Washington State University where she also earned her M.A. in Anthropology. She earned her B.A. in History right here at UNT. (Go Mean Green!) Before joining the Career Center Team, Hannah served as a Public Anthropologist advancing government, Tribal, and community partnerships, research, and digital presence strategies. Hannah has experience teaching in a wide variety of educational settings; in addition to teaching college courses (Introduction to Anthropological Theory and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspectives), she taught high school (Government, Economics, US History, and World Geography) in the DFW Metroplex, and prior to that worked in public health outreach and education.

When not at work, she enjoys time with family, gardening, dancing, riding her bike, and checking out all that Denton has to offer. Hannah is excited to be back at UNT as a Career Coach; she values relationship building and report and is excited to help COE students discover their unique paths to greatness!

Maya is a Career Coach for the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences where she serves media arts majors across classifications.

Maya received her B.A. in Communications with a digital media focus from The University of Texas at San Antonio (Birds Up!) and her M.Ed. in Higher Education from UNT (Go Mean Green!). While serving for a year as a graduate assistant in the Career Resource Center for the Ryan College of Business, Maya developed a passion for career services and pursued a career coach position upon graduation. With experience in a variety of career industries, Maya looks forward to serving UNT students throughout their professional journeys. Her favorite part of career coaching is teaching students how to strengthen their writing for their application materials, so they feel comfortable enough to carry out the task on their own. When Maya is not at UNT, she enjoys watching sci-fi/horror films, attending concerts, and exploring new cities/states. Maya can be described as thoughtful, witty and adaptable.

If you’re looking to discuss the next steps in advancing your professional career, current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page. Her office is in the GAB, Suite 201.

Anna Motes is a Career Coach and supports the students at the College of Information (COI) at UNT Discovery Park.

Anna has an M.S. and a B.S., both in Mathematics, from Texas A&M University in College Station. She comes to UNT with 8 years of experience in the K-12 Education sector, managing an after-school math program. Anna likes helping UNT students because she loves to build relationships with her students, and she is continuously impressed by their hard-work and passion for their education and their futures. When not at UNT, Anna can be found reading mystery novels, watching baseball or football, doing puzzles, playing board games, and crafting (origami & cross stitch are her favorites). The best piece of advice Anna has received is “Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” Some words that describe Anna are compassionate, problem-solver, dedicated, detail-oriented, and lifelong learner.

Ready to see how Anna can help you? Her office is in the Learning Technologies department of Discovery Park, room G-153.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate or email Anna at anna.motes@unt.edu. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Sonya Pagel came to the University of North Texas from Black Hills State University (BHSU), where she taught as a Professor of Communication for twenty years. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Ohio University. Sonya loves teaching. While at BHSU, she was awarded the College of Liberal Arts 2018-19 Award for Outstanding Teaching. She has taught Organizational Communication, Conflict Management, Small Group Communication and Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Managerial Communication, Communication for the Professions, and Public Speaking. Sonya is also passionate about career development. She enjoys teaching UNT students how to discover new career paths, find jobs and internships, write effective resumes, and interview with confidence. A piece of advice, given to her by her father, that she continues to live by is “Pursue your dreams.”

Lauren is a Career Coach for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) where she serves psychology, anthropology, and sociology majors.

She received her B.S. in Animal Science from Texas Tech University and her M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus in Student Affairs from the University of North Texas! While at Texas Tech, she worked for a number of on-campus departments including orientation, undergraduate admissions, and recruitment for her academic college. Through these experiences, she found a true passion for working with and serving college students. During her time at UNT, she served as the Graduate Assistant for Orientation and New Student Programs her first year, and went on to serve as the Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations and Officer Support her second year. In addition to her graduate assistantships, Lauren was able to gain experience with other areas in student affairs from other institutions in the DFW area including orientation programs at The University of Texas at Arlington and fraternity and sorority life at Southern Methodist University. Lauren truly enjoys exploring all functional areas of student affairs and is excited to join the Career Center. She loves being a part of such an amazing team with CLASS and can’t wait to see all the ground-breaking things that are happening with the Career Center. One of Lauren’s favorite parts of coaching, is when her students have that “light bulb” moment and they begin to see what their professional future can look like. When Lauren is not at UNT, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading the latest BookTok recommendations, attending spin class, and watching all the bad reality TV.

Want to learn more about how Lauren can help you advance in your professional journey? Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Hello there! My name is Sarah Spath, and I am transitioning from an Internship Specialist to a Ryan College of Business Career Coach at the UNT Career Center. I received my Bachelor in Business Administration and Masters of Accounting from the University of Michigan in addition to my Masters of Higher Education from UNT. I like working with UNT students because of their openness, drive, and persistence. I learn from students as much as they learn from me. Every student has a unique background and perspective that has brought them to UNT, and I enjoy learning about their stories. When I am not at UNT, I enjoy going for walks, dancing, baking, indulging in reality shows, playing board games, traveling, and spending time with the people that mean the most to me. The best piece of advice I have ever received is to focus on what makes me happy. It sounds so simple, and I’ve heard it time and time again, but it has taken a while for me to truly understand how important it is to design your own life to continually refill your energy and happiness to sustain through the inevitable stressors and pressures that life may bring. If I could describe myself in 3 words, they would be: empathetic, passionate, and analytical.

Students can schedule an appointment through Navigate or email Sarah at sarah.spath@unt.edu.

Kate is currently serving the College of Science as a Career Coach. She is a First Generation, University of North Texas Alumni who completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Honors in the Spring of 2022. Kate has a strong desire to guide students in their professional and personal development. She excels in encouraging and motivating students to accept and love who they are due to her strong belief that success comes from being confident. Kate’s mission is to be a resource to young professionals of UNT, due to her background of being a young professional herself. She aims to help them see that they are extraordinary just as they are by helping them eliminate comparison and overcome other mental barriers.

“Being a young professional is hard, especially if they are First Generation because you are essentially traveling into a deep dark unknown. I want to shed some light, and bring some guidance to those students and help them become their best selves.

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an online or in-person appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available to connect with a Career Coach on the Alumni page.

Clarence is a Career Coach for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) with a primary focus on Political Science, History, and International Studies. He has his B.S. in Business Management from Alabama State University and his MPA from Louisiana State University. Clarence has a passion for helping students as he strives to help them translate their skills and experiences into internships and job opportunities. Clarence has worked with various political and policy organizations including Louisiana’s Public Affairs Research Council, The Southern Education Foundation, The Congressional Black Caucus, and various projects throughout Alabama’s 7^th Congressional District. He has also worked in various communities within cities such as Montgomery, Al; Memphis, TN; Syracuse, NY; and Washington D.C. Working in these various communities and with these different organizations has allowed Clarence to work with very diverse populations, which has enhanced his love for equity, inclusion, and people in general.

When Clarence is not at UNT he enjoys watching Netflix and spending time outdoors and lives by the motto that “life is about people. If you learn how to treat people fairly and communicate with them effectively, you will be successful.”

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Shunta Thomas is a Career Coach and supports students at the College of Engineering.

Shunta earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting from Tennessee State University. She also earned the following Texas Educator Certificates – Principal, Business, Marketing, ESL. Shunta has a lifelong passion and track record for helping youth exceed and reach their highest potential.

When she is not at UNT, she is volunteering in her community through the local high school, women’s clubs, and church. The best piece of advice she received is always strive for excellence, reflect on the learnings along your journey, and share your talents and gifts.

Want to find out more about how Shunta can help you? Her office is located in Discovery Park, 2^nd floor, E wing, Las Vegas Lane, Room E225P.

Current undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Kate Thompson is an Internship Specialist here at UNT in the Career Center. She is a UNT Alumni, receiving both her Bachelors and Masters Degree in English. Working with students is a passion of hers, and she has previously taught English at both high school and collegiate levels. She is excited to collaborate with the amazing folks here at UNT and to help prepare students for success in a dynamic professional landscape!

Evan Tom is a Career Coach for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences supporting Geography, Geographic Information Systems and Computer Science, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Social Sciences, Economics, and Integrative Studies. He received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from California State University Long Beach. As a graduate student, he served as Assistant to the Department Chair of the Jazz Department at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, coaching music students and leading several jazz combo and improvisation classes. Prior to CLASS, Evan served as Senior Administrative Specialist for the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UNT supporting students through coordinating internships, CPT, class scheduling, and student enrollment. A professional musician specializing in the upright bass, you can find Evan performing on the weekends in various jazz clubs, restaurants, wineries, hotels, weddings, and corporate events across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.  Evan is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoys a wide range of hobbies and interests including cooking, learning new recipes, going out to eat, basketball, baseball, and going for walks, just to name a few.

My name is Ashley Waggoner, I am the Coordinator for Events and Employer Services in the Career Center at the University of North Texas. I am a born and raised Texan from the beautiful city of Denton, Texas and a proud UNT alumni, with a degree in Integrative Studies, specializing in Psychology and Hospitality Management.  I am extremely grateful and excited to be working at my alma mater, University of North Texas, where I am able to connect with employers and students.  My favorite part about my job is watching success stories happening, with recruitment success with employers coming to campus and helping prepare our students for their future successes.  Helping people, coordinating events, and recruiting have been passions within my career journey, now I am able to do these every day.  When I am not at my Mean Green home I enjoy being with my family, gardening, anything outdoors, and enjoying the little things in life. I live by one quote through my professional and personal journey in life because it reminds me to believe in myself and what I create around me, “If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced”-Van Gogh.

Dee Wilson is a Career Coach and supports the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism (CMHT) and Spanish. Dee earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas and a B.B.A. in Business Administration & B.S. in Government from Texas Woman’s University. She worked 10 years in CMHT teaching the professional development course, processing internship approvals, conducting employer outreach to develop employment opportunities with industry recruiters, and coordinating career events. Dee likes helping UNT students because she enjoys seeing students succeed in developing themselves, discovering their passions and finding a career that is rewarding to them. When she is not at UNT, she spends time with her family, watches and attends sports events, watches movies, and goes to concerts/plays. The best piece of advice she received was “Be humble and listen more than you speak while showing interest in others.” She has been described as caring, detail-oriented, and dependable.

Want to find out more about how Dee can help you? Her office is located in Chilton Hall, Room 333. Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.