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Location: Bertelsmann Campus Center, Room 201
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM – 5PM
Contact Us: 845-758-7539 or [email protected]

      

Our Staff

CDO's dedicated staff bring with them unique professional backgrounds both within and outside of higher education. Our career advisers have several years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, in addition to significant career advising expertise.

Jovanny Suriel, Director of Career Development & Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement

Jovanny Suriel, Director of Career Development & Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement

MEd, MA, Columbia University, Teachers College; BS, SUNY Binghamton
[email protected]

He, Him, His

Jovanny Suriel is the assistant dean of civic engagement and director of career development at Bard College. Jovanny also oversees the Engaged Liberal Arts & Sciences (ELAS) Program that supports faculty and community-based learning for students at Bard. Jovanny has earned his masters of education and masters of arts in psychological counseling from Columbia University and a bachelor of science in human development from Binghamton University (SUNY).
 

Jovanny Suriel, Director of Career Development & Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement

Previously, Jovanny served as the deputy director at the Center for Career and Professional Development at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at CUNY. Jovanny still holds teaching privileges as an adjunct assistant professor in John Jay’s Counseling & Human Services Department, teaching introductory and advanced courses in counseling.

Maureen Aurigemma, Associate Director

Maureen Aurigemma, Associate Director

BS, Fairfield University; MBA, Mount Saint Mary College
[email protected]

She, Her, Hers

Maureen Aurigemma is the associate director of the Career Development Office at Bard College. In this role, Maureen oversees on and off-campus recruiting, employer relations, and student engagement efforts. As a project team manager and innovator, she has taken a leadership role in creating programming that aligns with student interests to include employer site visits in the NYC and the Mid-Hudson regions, employer spotlight sessions, alumni/ae talks and panels, Mock Interview Week, Bard Works panels, and NYC Interview Days.  

Maureen Aurigemma, Associate Director

With a focus on experiential learning and career exploration, Maureen partners with CDO team members, faculty, Bard alumni/ae and on-campus partners to design and deliver strategic career and field related events throughout the year.

Maureen joined Bard College with a professional background in higher education, career and business development, and finance. She is student-centered and enjoys building lasting relationships with students and alumni/ae through her work as a professional development coach and adviser.

Maureen holds a master of science degree in business administration from Mount Saint Mary College and a bachelor of science degree from Fairfield University. She completed Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) courses: Employment Law and Essentials of Human Resource Management at Marist College. Maureen is a certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner and has been trained as a strengths and interest assessment evaluator.

Elena Sniezek, Career Advisor

Elena Sniezek, Career Advisor

B.F.A., Ohio University
[email protected]

She, Her, Hers

Elena Sniezek is a career advisor in the Career Development Office at Bard College. Elena assists students with identifying a career path and preparing and applying to job opportunities. She enjoys learning about students as individuals, including their interests, skills, and values, to help identify possible career fields. The process of meeting with students to identify career pathways to reach their career goals is particularly meaningful.

Elena Sniezek, Career Advisor

In addition to many years working in higher education, Elena also has experience working for various organizations in the visual arts and teaching art.

Jeszack Gammon ’19, Career Advisor

Jeszack Gammon ’19, Career Advisor

BA, Bard College
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He, Him, His

Jeszack Gammon ’19 is a career advisor in the Career Development Office (CDO) at Bard College. Jeszack has contributed to the development of the Bard community for the last seven years. For the first four years, he was a student leading different events and initiatives on campus while he majored in American Studies and concentrated in Africana Studies. In the past three years, Jeszack served as a program coordinator for Brothers@, a nonprofit where he created comprehensive programming dedicated to the development and mentorship of young men of color in higher education and secondary educational institutions in New York State. He is currently finishing his master’s degree in social justice at Suny New Paltz. Jeszack is eager to give back to the community that helped support him in his new role at Bard’s CDO.

Rachel Cavell, Bard Faculty and CDO Pre-Law Advisor

Rachel Cavell, Bard Faculty and CDO Pre-Law Advisor

BA, Harvard University, English Literature; JD, Suffolk University
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She, Her, Hers

Rachel Cavell is a practicing attorney and a faculty member at Bard College. She teaches Essay and Revision and FYSEM at Bard, and she also teaches writing and civics at the Bard Prison Initiative. She also has a certificate in restorative justice. Rachel received her bachelors in English literature from Harvard University. She is very excited to be working with anyone interested in pursuing a career in law!

Dalaina Yamawaki, Communications Coordinator

Dalaina Yamawaki, Communications Coordinator

BA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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She, Her, Hers

Dalaina Yamawaki is the communications coordinator of the Career Development Office at Bard College. Dalaina has a background in graphic design, social media marketing, and literary publishing. She manages the Career Development Office’s social media accounts and content while creating additional publications for students, such as the Weekly Round-Up. 

Contact Us

Location: Bertelsmann Campus Center, Room 201
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM – 5PM
Contact Us: 845-758-7539 or [email protected]

      

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