About Us

Albert (Al) Knoblach is a Career Coach who works on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with students in the Master of Finance program and undergraduate Finance, Economics, and Financial Planning degree programs. Al strives to meet students where they are by maximizing their potential through self-reflection, networking, and persistent focus on achieving career goals. With several years of higher education experience, Al has served as a career coach and mental health counselor, at multiple institutions including The Edwin Herr Mental Health Clinic, Penn State’s Central Career Services Center, Penn State’s Mechanical Engineering Department, and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Business Career Center. Outside of higher education, Al has over 2 decades of experience working in the pyrotechnics industry shooting and manufacturing professional display fireworks. Al completed two degrees at The Pennsylvania State University, obtaining a B.A. in Psychology in 2017 followed by a M.Ed. in Counselor Education in 2020.

Alison Moser is a Curriculum Coordinator who works on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with undergraduate students. Alison believes in the importance of designing curriculum that will further students’ prior knowledge regarding career development, as well as foster students’ understanding of the importance of a solid foundational skill set in career instruction. Alison has over 21 years of experience working in the education field, including preparing and implementing specially designed instruction for students of various learning abilities and backgrounds. Alison Moser holds a B.S. degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Alyssa Pereira is the Manager, Communications for the W. P. Carey Career Services Center, where she oversees the areas of communication strategy, marketing campaigns, communications materials, asset development, and marketing analytics for the department. Over the last few years, Alyssa has directly coached students in career and leadership development, in addition to developing communication assets and leveraging her background in visual design. Her professional background includes work in sports broadcast media, content strategy and development, social media management, freelance photography, and has previously founded a podcast and blog. Alyssa holds a B.S. in Strategic Communication and International Studies from North Dakota State University and a M.Ed. in Student Development Administration from Seattle University.

April Patten is the Content Consultant for the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business. After eight years as a coach and manager within the team, April leverages her content expertise to extend our Business is Personal mission to reach over 15,000 business students on an annual basis via online, on-demand content and comprehensive project management. As Content Consultant, April’s role is pivotal to ensure students across all W. P. Carey programs have access to curated content that meets their specific needs and interests. In addition to her 17 years in career management, April is a Certified Career Management Coach, University Career Coach, MBA Career Coach, Professional Resume Writer, Certified Civil Treatment Facilitator, and is Dare to Lead Trained. She holds a B.B.A. in Management and International Studies from CMU, an M.Ed. in Human Relations from NAU, and a Certificate of Global Advocacy from ASU.

Brianna (Bri) Miloz is a Sr. Career Coach on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with undergraduate students in Communication and Sports Business. Bri strives to assist students in embracing their individualism, determining their strengths, and discovering career happiness through personal and professional development. She encourages students to be confident in the unique skill sets they possess and utilize them to steward their own desired career journey. With several years of experience in higher education, Bri has worked in residence life, TRIO programs, diversity and inclusion, student athlete success, student support services (first generation college students) and national scholarship advisement. She began her educational journey at Northern Arizona University, where she obtained a B.S. in Business Marketing and a B.S. in Business Management in 2017, followed by a M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of Connecticut in 2019.

Chase Kurbat is a Career Consultant who works on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, working directly with students in the Master of Real Estate Development program and Undergraduate Marketing and Management. Chase is deeply committed to helping students build their professional tool kit through experience reflection, strength identifying, and goal setting. Her mission is to empower individuals in their growth process while they progress from an academic environment to an impactful career.

Chase has over 8 years of experience working in education settings such as Title 1 districts, Special Education, Montessori, and now in Business at the university level. She has differentiated instruction on a K-12 level for both general and special education, designed multiple cross curriculum programs with an emphasis on transition, and built the foundation for an interactive and online education platform during the pandemic.

Chase Kurbat holds a B.A. degree in Education from Arizona State University with a dual certification in Special Education and General Education

Claudia Enriquez is an Assistant Director on the Career Management team, specifically partnering with W. P. Carey School alumni. She has twelve years of experience in Higher Business Education, working with domestic and international students and alumni in English and Spanish. She is committed to partnering with alumni on their career management journeys by developing strategies, required skills, experiences, and tools to pursue their professional objectives. Claudia has vast global acumen, having worked in management in four different countries . She is recently focused on creating and executing the strategy of delivering a career management program to this population. Claudia holds a B.S. in Business Administration from ITAM in Mexico and an MBA from the University of Arizona.

Dakota Haight is a Recruiting and Logistics Coordinator on the Career Operations team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, working with all industry portfolios. Dakota supports the employer and student facing teams in navigating the university landscape, planning engagement opportunities, and executing on-campus and virtual recruiting activities. Prior to joining W.P. Carey, Dakota worked in finance and academics in higher education. Dakota holds a B.S. in Sport Management from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona and is currently pursuing her Masters in Sports Law and Business from the Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Elizabeth Tirkas is an Associate Director on the Career Management team for the W. P. Carey School of Business, where she leads the undergraduate student-facing team that specializes with the Bachelor of Arts Business student portfolios.  She begun working with Career Management in 2016, where she specifically partnered with undergraduate Accountancy, Computer Information Systems, and Business Data Analytics students. Elizabeth has seen first-hand how students that engage in the career management process can benefit in their development, accomplishing their goals, and ultimately strong employment opportunities.  She works closely with employers to determine market needs and trends, which she then shares with her students to help them develop their career strategy. Elizabeth fully invests in the career development of the students and career professionals that she works with.  She has over 10 years of experience in higher education, everything from academic advising, to service-learning curriculum development, to international programs, to study abroad, and to Fraternity and Sorority Life.  She sees all of these experiences coming together to be able to aid students in their development and connect with their career journey.  Elizabeth holds a B.A in Journalism from the University of Wyoming, and a M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University.

Erika Teran is a Career Coach on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, working directly with students in the Master of Business Analytics and Information Systems Management programs, as well as undergraduate students in the Business Data Analytics, Statistics, and Information Systems programs. Erika is passionate in developing interpersonal relationships and embracing a holistic approach to create an integrated learning environment that is inclusive of each unique students needs and interests. She strives to support students in understanding the importance of their personal narrative, values, and identity and how that translates into their professional toolkit.

With several years of higher education experience, she has served students in undergraduate admissions, community engagement, career services, academic advising, and financial aid. Prior to joining W.P. Carey, Erika worked for Baruch College leading a career leadership program aimed in providing early career prep to sophomore level, Black and Latino/a/e/x identifying students. Erika Teran is a double alumna of Montclair State University holding a M.A. in Counseling with a focus in Student Affairs/Higher Education, B.A. in Family Science and Human Development, a minor in Psychology, and Certificate in Child Advocacy and Policy.

Jack Balon is an Assistant Director on the Employer Engagement team at the W. P. Carey School of Business.  Jack believes business is personal and there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to client management.  Jack has supported an average of two-hundred clients at a time in previous roles and consistently exceeded goals month over month. Jack is awarded membership in multiple honors societies including Alpha Chi National College Honors Society & National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with an Emphasis in Professional Writing and is working on completing a Master in Public Administration in Government and Policy from Grand Canyon University.

Jes Douangchanh is a Recruiting and Logistics Coordinator on the Career Operations team at W. P. Carey School of Business, working with all industry portfolios. Jes supports the employer and student facing teams in navigating the university landscape, planning engagement opportunities, and executing on-campus and virtual recruiting activities.  She holds a B.A in Business Management from Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining W. P. Carey, she acquired a multitude of experience in higher and post-secondary education. Throughout her academic and professional experiences Jes has played key roles in campus, community, and cultural events. She believes in serving her community through creativity, innovation and connection.

Joey Kimes is the Executive Director for the W. P. Carey Career Services Center, overseeing the career management, employer engagement, and operations teams while providing strategic direction to all career initiatives.  Joey knows the importance of ensuring market-alignment of all career programming—both student- and employer-oriented—so high-quality connections can be made between employers and candidates.  He believes that students identifying directed career goals and cultivating an action-oriented process to meet those goals, with a focus on proactive actions that drive toward career-focused results for students, allow for them to go-to market competitive and highlight the relevancy of their experiences with the skills firms are seeking.  While at W. P. Carey, Joey has worked on standardizing a 12-month onboarding journey for new career coaches, developing and launching data and outcome-focused annual reporting, and designing a program to cultivate MBA-level, career-ready business professionals; he has, also, supported the initial development of the Career Blueprint and Career Management Model. Joey is a Gallup Certified Strengths coach and holds an MBA from the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, a M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, and B.A. degrees in Journalism and Psychology from Marquette University.

Katie Malles is a Career Coach on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, working specifically with undergraduate business students in the Sustainability, Global Agribusiness, Business Health Care, and Food Industry Management degree programs, as well students in the exploratory/undecided business tracks. Katie’s passion for working with students sparked from her time serving as a Resident Assistant while in her undergrad. She is committed to working with students on their professional and workforce development, helping them to find their voice and build their personal brand/narrative. Prior to joining W.P. Carey, Katie worked for the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at ASU where she was recognized for her work with graduate students by earning the Graduate College’s first ever Award for Excellence: Outstanding New Staff Member. Katie is a Sun Devil through and through, having earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from ASU, as well as a Barrett, the Honors College alumnus.

Laura Kalb is an Associate Director on the Operations team at W. P. Carey School of Business Career Services Center. Over the last five years, Laura provided coaching in career management and training and development, in addition to building relationships with individuals in talent acquisition and vendor management. As a leader in a regional professional association and a key member on multiple task forces, she garnered support across business units and cross-functional teams to innovate and execute new initiatives. Laura is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, utilizing her strengths to assist individuals in channeling their talents for success in their careers and business. Laura holds a B.A. in Sociology from Trinity University, and an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.

Leah Mills is the Director of Employer Engagement and Operations, working with employers across the Professional Services industries including Accounting, Consulting, Human Resources and Marketing, Advertising, & Public Relations.  Her role supports the development of recruitment and engagement strategies to effectively connect employers with top talent at the W. P. Carey School of Business.  Leah believes that delivering exceptional client experiences by creating seamless ways to access talent, navigate the university recruiting ecosystem, and execute high-value engagements are the keys to fostering sustainable and successful partnerships. Within the Career Management and Employer Engagement unit, she has supported on-campus recruiting execution, technology system implementation and management, and the enhancement of recruiting partnerships during her tenure.  Prior to joining W. P. Carey, Leah worked in intercollegiate athletics and holds a B.S. in Sport Management and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a M. Ed. in Sport Administration from the University of Minnesota.

Lurissa Brown is a Career Coach on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, working directly with students in the Master of Science in Accountancy and Taxation programs and Undergraduate Accountancy. Prior to working at W. P. Carey, Lurissa was a Designated School Official (DSO) at ASU’s International Students and Scholars Center, advising international students for over five years on maintaining compliance with immigration regulations. Currently, she leverages her experience advising students on optimizing their global business skills to guide them through their career journey.  Lurissa was born in Panama City, Panama, and always looks for new opportunities to make a positive impact on all students.  She enhances the student experience through a balance of career coaching and networking strategies, which strengthens their competitiveness in the job market and promotes the W. P. Carey brand. Lurissa holds a B.S. in Spanish with a Certificate in Translation and an M.A. in Public Administration from Arizona State University.

Margaret Odhner is an Associate Director on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically leading the MBA student-facing team. Margaret has experience partnering with students at all educational levels, but most specifically has expertise working with those re-engaging in their career management process as they develop their new job-search strategy, conduct market research, and prepare for their next roles. Margaret believes that the work she does to prepare students in their career decision making impacts the actions they take for the next steps in their professional career. Margaret is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Associate Counselor and in addition to working at W. P. Carey for the past 5.5 years, has experience in the Healthcare industry focused on client relationships and managing documentation compliance for state funded programs. Margaret received her B.S. in Psychology and Family and Human Development from the University of Arizona and Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University.

Mike Sanders is an Assistant Director on the Employer Engagement team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, working with employers across the finance industries including Commercial Banking & Credit, Construction, Insurance, Investment/Portfolio Management, Investment Banking, and Real Estate.  He brings a high level of experience and understanding of the corporate landscape through years as a commercial banker, and has adapted his consultative approach in the private sector to his role at ASU. Mike has also served in a student-facing role on the career management team at the W. P. Carey School and has merged his corporate knowledge with his understanding of student interests to aid employers recruiting at the W. P. Carey to access the right students for their talent needs. Mike holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State University, and an M.A. in Technical and Professional Writing from Northern Arizona University.

Natalie Dillon is the Director of Employer Engagement at the W. P. Carey Career Services Center. Her role is to lead a team of client managers who directly support employers, while also providing strategic direction for employer and corporate initiatives across W. P. Carey. Natalie believes in helping organizations build a high-potential recruitment strategy with foundational elements in building a strong brand awareness, think creatively about recruitment practices, and designing engagement opportunities that encourage connection between employers and students. Within the W. P. Carey Career Services Center, she has develop key recruitment strategies with employer partners, leveraged data and reporting to showcase the impact of the high-potential recruitment model, and developed the design for client management practice on the team. Prior to joining W. P. Carey, Natalie has partnered with several Fortune 500 companies to create successful pipelines with university talent. Natalie holds of Bachelors of Science in Management Communications from North Dakota State University and a post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Leadership from University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.

Octavio Duarte is an Assistant Director, Corporate Alumni Engagement on the Employer Engagement team at the W. P. Carey School of Business. He joined the career management team as a career coach in 2022, partnering with full-time MBA students along with Professional MBA students in the Evening, Online, and Executive programs. Octavio believes colleges and universities are responsible for stewarding knowledge and mentoring future generations. He is committed to planning, communicating, and executing a strategic direction to help strengthen our alumni career engagement. Octavio’s professional experience spans across multiple industry’s in various roles. He has over 15 years of leadership, talent acquisition, and higher education experience. Octavio received his B.A. in Sociology from The University of Arizona and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Olivia Del Viscio is an Associate Director on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business where she leads the Bachelor of Science & Specialized Masters student-facing team. She joined Career Management in 2021 as a Career Coach, partnering with undergraduate Business Sustainability and Human Resources student populations. Olivia is a positive, service-oriented leader who strives to support all students, including those hailing from underrepresented backgrounds and/or identities. She believes that creating a collaborative coaching environment will ultimately help students to reach their career goals. Prior to joining W. P. Carey, Olivia worked in education abroad with a focus in program development and admissions. Driven by her professional and personal dedication in building inclusive spaces in higher education, Olivia served in a variety of volunteer roles for organizations such as The Forum for Education Abroad and the National Association for Study Abroad, and currently sits on the W. P. Carey DEI Council. Additionally, she is certified in both Customer Success Management and Education Abroad Advising. Olivia holds a B.A. degree in English from Gustavus Adolphus College and is pursuing her M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education at Arizona State University.

Rachel Dieter is an Assistant Director on the Employer Engagement team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, working with employers across the technology and defense industries. Rachel knows how important it is for organizations to not only have a strong talent pipeline, but have opportunities to connect with that pipeline throughout the recruiting process.  She is energized by working with organizations to identify strategies for success in their approach to recruiting. Rachel has experience in many functions of career services, including career coaching and programming, event planning and management, career outcome collection, and building and maintaining relationships with employers in order to meet their hiring goals. She is certified in the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Inventory. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Religion, and Educational Studies from St. Olaf College and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University.

Renae Smith is the Business Operations Specialist on the Operations team at the W. P. Carey School of Business Career Services Center. Renae has provided support in a variety of business models and has a passion for streamlining process and optimizing workflow. Throughout her career, she has played key supportive roles in aiding teams to thrive and achieve excellence. Renae holds a B.S. in Business Administration for the University of Phoenix and believes the success of a team is greater than the achievements of the individual members.

Sarah Jones is a Curriculum Coordinator within the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business with a specific focus to assist with the design and administration of the Career Navigation Program for all undergraduate students. Sarah has close to 6 years’ experience working within the Higher Education sector to include the implementation and execution of Grants + Contracts to facilitate research, as well as, the transfer initiative of MyPath2ASU™. Sarah most recently transitioned to our team after two years of advising W.P. Carey students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Tourism, and Communication. Sarah holds a B.A in English Literature from Florida State University and is a proud Sun Devil alumna with a M. Ed. In Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State University!

Sharon Ducati is a Career Coach on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with undergraduate Law, Global Leadership, Global Politics, Public Services & Public Policy, Tourism, and Business Language & Culture students. She works to support students in aligning their values and vision with determination, to build a successful career.  In an ever growing complex and connected world, she encourages students to develop a resilient mindset and capacity for interpersonal skills. Sharon focuses on engaging students with their goals, constructing their career management strategy map from the beginning of their journey, and offering them a clear, yet adaptable pathway for strong opportunities in their desired field.  Sharon is an entrepreneur and small business owner with direct experience in business startups and management, online commerce, and motivational career coaching at private colleges. Sharon holds a BS in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University.

Sean Spain is an Assistant Director on the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with full-time MBA students. Sean thrives on challenging students’ mindsets to build the necessary skills needed for long term career progression and success. Sean has experience in Career Services at the secondary and higher education levels with additional experience in leadership with Verizon Wireless and as a licensed realtor. Sean holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Rockford University and an MBA from Strayer University.

Suzanne Sanchez is an Assistant Director on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with full-time MBA students studying Supply Chain. Suzanne believes in supporting her students by coaching them to develop key skills and confidence so it turns into actionable success. Suzanne enjoys staying current with industry trends by strategically subscribing to newsletters, podcasts and listening to e-books. Suzanne is passionate about edtech and what the convergence of technology and education will look like for future learners. Driven by this interest, prior to joining ASU, Suzanne worked at Singularity University and was exposed to future technologies that are disrupting a multitude of industries. Additionally Suzanne has 9 years of experience in higher education across enrollment, academics and success coaching. She holds a B.A. in International Business from San Diego State University and an MBA in International Business from Western International University. Suzanne also holds certificates in: Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Oil and Gas Management, HR Total Rewards, Supply Chain Management, and Exponential Thinking.

Thelma Molieri is a Career Coach on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business, specifically partnering with undergraduate students in Business Administration, Human Resources, and Retail Management. She is passionate about seeing others evolve into the amazing people they are destined to be, and higher education is the catalyst to that platform of growth and awareness. Thelma has 14 years of Higher Education experience and a background in event and retail management, including her time as a stylist and personal shopper in Beverly Hills, California.  Thelma has a Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. She holds two Graduate Certificates in Event Management and Leadership.

Triné Nelson is an Associate Director on the Career Management team at W. P. Carey School of Business with a specific focus of designing curriculum and content for undergraduate and specialized masters programs. Triné believes that designing foundational career content will enhance students’ professional development and allow career coaches to execute a tailored program for their portfolios of students. Triné has over 15 years’ experience in career services and was awarded the Certified Professional Resume Writer designation from the Professional Association of Resume Writers. Triné holds a B.S. in Family and Human Development from Utah State University and an M. Ed. Learning Design and Technologies from Arizona State University.