A team of experienced career services professionals supports Sanford students with securing internships and jobs that fit their policy area interests and unique skills, backgrounds, and preferences, and supports policy employers with their talent needs.

Mission

The Sanford Career Services team guides students as they prepare professionally for lives of leadership, civic engagement, and public service. 

Vision

Sanford students and alumni are prepared to navigate their professional paths by aligning their unique values, skills, and goals in the interest of public service.

Values

  • Action  
  • Balance
  • Belonging
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity & innovation 
  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Inclusion

Team Members

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NADIA CHAMBERLIN, PHD

Assistant Dean of Career Services & Professional Development

nadia.chamberlin@duke.edu

Dr. Chamberlin provides the overall strategy for a comprehensive and integrated career and professional development center servicing Sanford students.  She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University and an MA in Public Policy from the University of Northern Iowa.

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Mark Brostoff

Director of Career Advising 

mark.brostoff@duke.edu

Mark provides leadership to Sanford Career Advising team; provides career advising to all MPP students, with the exception of international MPP students and MPP students interested in International Development; and serves as a backup for career advising for Undergraduate Public Policy students.  He is a retired Commander, United States Navy, Medical Service Corps and holds a Master of Health Administration from Washington University and BA in Political Science from Alfred University.

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CARMELLA LA BIANCA

Director of Employer Relations

carmella.labianca@duke.edu

Carmella leads the departmental employer relations strategy which includes identifying, expanding, and managing internship and job opportunities for Sanford graduate and undergraduate students.  She holds an MA in German Literature, History, and Sociology from Freie Universität Berlin and a BA in German Studies from Bard College.

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Jon Colon

Director of Global Careers

jonathan.colon@duke.edu

Jon provides career advising for MIDP students, MPP international students, and MPP students interested in international development.  He brings over 12 years of experience in the education sector, including 9 years in higher education career services.  Jon holds an MA in Secondary Education from Roosevelt University and a BA in Business from Michigan State University.

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ELIZABETH HOODLESS

Director of MPP Career Advising

elizabeth.hoodless@duke.edu

Elizabeth provides career advising to all MPP students, with the exception of international MPP students and MPP students interested in International Development.  Elizabeth holds a BS in Anthropology and Marketing from Tulane University.

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ELISE GOLDWASSER

Director of Undergraduate Internships

elise.goldwasser@duke.edu

Elise provides internship-related career advising to undergraduate Public Policy students. Elise holds a MA in US History from Duke University.

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JEFF OESCH

Career Services Operations Coordinator

jeffrey.oesch@duke.edu

Jeff coordinates operations/project management, data/reporting, budget/finance, communications/marketing, technology/platforms/vendors, and event planning/implementation.  He holds a MA in Educational Leadership and Administration from Western Michigan University and a BA in Secondary Education and Teaching from Aquinas College.