Career Development Center

Ms. Tobi Hay, Career Counselor and Employer Relations Specialist, earned a Master’s in Student Affairs from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Colgate University. Her experience includes career counseling, corporate recruiting, academic advising and admissions.

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Ms. Sally Urban, Senior Career Counselor, was born and raised in central Wisconsin (and yes, is a Packers fan). She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She obtained a Master’s in College Student Personnel from Indiana State University. She joined the Career Development Center at SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall of 2000 and is currently a senior career counselor. Sally is an active member of the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir and Vice President of PAGE, Inc. (Program for African Growth through Education).

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Mr. Morgan Pellerin, Career Counselor and Applied Learning Specialist, was raised in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York. He graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelor’s in History and Anthropology. He returned to SUNY Plattsburgh and graduated with a Master’s in Student Affairs Counseling. His experience includes residence life, admissions and counseling.

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Ms. Giovanina Bucci was born and raised in Plattsburgh, NY. She received a Bachelor's in Sociology from Ithaca College, obtained a Graduate Certificate in Women's & Gender Studies from Northern Arizona University and earned a Master's in School Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh. Giovanina splits her time between NY and VT, as a part-time Career Counselor in the CDC and a part-time School Psychologist at Franklin Central School.

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Ms. Dianne Charland is a lifelong resident of this area. She graduated from Clinton Community College with an AAS degree. She was a member of Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society. Her experience includes working in a special education setting and as a math tutor.

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Arigun Ganbat was born and raised in Mongolia. She completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology at North Dakota State University in May 2017. After working in the field of psychology for a year, Arigun got into clinical mental health counseling program here at SUNY Plattsburgh. Arigun is eager to explore cultural, societal and individual uniqueness wherever she goes.

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Ms. Taeko Kelly, Graduate Intern, will earn her Master's in Student Affairs and Higher Education in May 2019. In 2017, she received her Bachelor's in Communication Studies. She is currently a Residence Hall Director and a Graduate Intern in the Global Education Office.

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Our Peer Career Assistants are current undergraduate students. They are available to help with resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and to learn more about all the other resources the CDC provides. Stop in and see them during our Walk-In Hours, Monday – Friday 11–3 p.m. & Monday – Tuesday 4–6 p.m. This semester, our PCA staff includes:

• Keianna Noble
• Lam Dinh
• Abhey Sharma
• Kira Paulemon
• Cheyene Richards
• Sujin An
• Meghan O'Toole