Contact Us
From career skills development to networking and programs, the Career Development Center team provides everything students need to prepare for post-grad life, and alumni in the time after Skidmore.
- Visit us in Starbuck Center 204. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
- Contact us: 518-580-5790 or cdc@messianicfamilyfellowship.com
meet the team
Shannon E. Rodriguez
Executive Director
Pronouns: She/her
518-580-5794
As executive director, I design and implement comprehensive career services that empower students for success in today's competitive job market.
Brianna Battiste
Senior Assistant Director of Employer Relations/Summer Experience Fund Manager
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-8265
I connect employers to Skidmore and work with students/alumni interested in careers in finance. I also manage the Summer Experiences Survey, The Summer Experience Fund, Internship Expo, Wall Street 101, and the Peer Advisor Network.
Rachel Chase
Assistant Director of Career Development
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-8216
I'm a career advisor that specializes in health and science. I serve on the Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC).
Kristen Flynn
Temporary Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5790
I oversee the Zankel Experience Network (ZEN) initiatives of Summer Experience Fund and ZEN Mentoring programs.
Michelle Hubbs
Associate Director of Civic Engagement
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5798
I'm a career advisor that specializes in social impact careers, non-profits, and community service. I also advise the student club Benefaction and collaborate with Civic Engagement faculty, especially on Applied Civic Engagement (ACE) courses. I also support programs for international students, including the Professional Success Series.
Lauren Sisson
Associate Director of Career Development
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5793
I'm a career advisor that specializes in arts, media, communications, and marketing. I also support students with disabilities, serve as a liaison to Alumni Engagement, and manage Career Jam and the ZEN Mentoring Program.
Nicole Todd
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5791
I connect employers to Skidmore and work with students/alumni interested in careers in data science and technology. I also manage the First Destinations Survey and the Data Science & Tech Mini Conference.
Zachary VanGalder
Associate Directorof Inclusive Career Exploration
Pronouns: He/Him
518-580-5797
I'm a career advisor that specializes in government, politics, international affairs, sustainability, and consulting. I serve as the pre-law advisor, specialize in early engagement, and lead several diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. I also manage the Winter Job Shadow Program and First to Future: A Networking and Personal Branding Dinner for First Generation College Students.
Idalia I. Sepúlveda
Staff Assistant Database/Website Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
518-580-5673
I support our Executive Director, professional staff, and Career Corps. I also manage website updates, Handshake, and process all budget requests.
Career Development Center Mission Statement:
Skidmore's Career Development Center is committed to supporting all students and alumni through the creative process of integrating their liberal arts education and experiences into a satisfying career. In keeping with the college's founding principle of linking theoretical with applied learning, we help students and alumni develop self-knowledge, cultivate partnerships on and off-campus, prepare for experiential opportunities and manage their careers proactively. We encourage students to build skills and participate in engaged liberal learning practices early in their Skidmore experience, and we offer guidance to both students and alumni in forging meaningful careers for a world of rapid change.