Meet the Staff
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Mary Raymond, Associate Dean/Director Mary, a newcomer to Pomona, arrived in the fall of 2011 after many years in career services at East Coast colleges. She believes career advising has been the most important and satisfying aspect of her career, especially since liberal arts students have the freedom to be self directed as they creatively articulate their education in their life’s work. Mary welcomes the opportunity to work with students unclear about their future destinations. When she is not helping students explore their paths, she is reading or knitting. Contact Mary Raymond |
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Wanda Gibson, Associate Director, Wanda started at the CDO in July 2007 after finishing her Ph.D. at The University of Georgia. She is also a graduate of Wesleyan University, a Pomona peer institution, so the question "What can I do with a liberal arts degree?" is one that hits home for her. Originally from North Carolina, Wanda has lived in Connecticut, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In her free time, she’s an avid sports fan/watcher (go Tar Heels and Bulldogs!), tries her hand at running a couple of half-marathons per year, and enjoys board games, Wii, and most things that allow her to be competitive. Contact Wanda Gibson |
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Kerry Martin, Assistant Director, Alumni Services Kerry came to the CDO in 2002 and has been working in college career services for more than 20 years. She loves helping people explore what they want to do with their lives and design strategies for how to get there. Originally from Oregon, Kerry enjoys traveling, hiking, singing, biking, reading, and camping with her husband and son. One of her favorite jobs was a summer stint as a bartender at a “lobster-in-the-rough” shack on Cape Ann north of Boston. Though she never received the pony she wanted as a girl, Kerry and her husband own a small herd of alpacas on a farm near Mt. Adams, in Washington state. Contact Kerry Martin
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Jennifer Locke, Assistant Director, Fellowships & Career Advising Jennifer joined the CDO in September 2012. In tenth grade, she took a survey that promised to tell her which college was right for her, and only one school (one she’d never heard of until then) met all of her criteria: Pomona College. Jennifer later attended Pomona and graduated in 2003. She also holds a Ph.D. in English from UC Irvine, where she had the opportunity to apply for and receive research grants through UCL A and the Huntington library. Jennifer is happy to be back on campus to work with fellow Sagehens as they explore fellowships and career opportunities. When Jennifer’s not in the office, she can usually be found playing piano, reading novels, or hosting board game nights with her husband (also Pomona ’03). Contact Jennifer Locke |
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Terry Preuit, Career Counselor Terry joined the CDO in early 2011 to share her industry and consulting experience with students who want to explore career options. Her background is in human resources and operations, including roles in employment, training, project management, and organizational development. Outside of work, she enjoys circuit training, walking/hiking, and organic vegetable gardening. Contact Terry Preuit |
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Susanne Filback, Pre-Law Advisor Susanne joined the CDO as Pre-Law Advisor in August 2008. She was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area before heading south to study politics at Pepperdine University. She enjoys spending time with her three young kids and husband, and traveling whenever possible. She's starting to be a bit of a foodie and is learning to cook foods from around the world. Contact Susanne Filback |
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James Donnelly, Marketing Coordinator James joined the CDO team in July of 2012 after completing his Masters in College Counseling & Student Development from Azusa Pacific University in 2011. Right out of college, James jumped into the corporate world, and after working in a few different fields, he discovered that college counseling was the place for him.He enjoys working with students and working on projects on anything from marketing & career advising to concerts & student activities. Raised in northern California and moved to southern California for school, he enjoys the people and pace of life in SoCal. Outside of work, James keeps himself busy exploring restaurants & hangout spots with his wife, running half-marathons & triathlons, and photographing concerts, events, & landscapes. Contact James Donnelly |
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Marcela Rojas, Experiential Programs Manager Marcela started at the CDO in August 2012 after finishing her Master’s in Education Concentration Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton. It is through her master’s program where she was able to discover her passion for helping students within career services. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, outdoor activities, great animal lover, and enjoys traveling to learn about different cultures. Contact Marcela Rojas |
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Hannah Pickar, Employer Relations Coordinator Hannah joined the CDO team in September 2012 after returning from a year working abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a 2011 Scripps College graduate, she is thrilled to be back in Claremont where the sun shines (nearly) every day. When she’s not creating cool spreadsheets or obsessing over Route 47, she’s probably cooing over babies/puppies or baking chocolate chip cookies. Contact Hannah Pickar |
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Merryann Bishop, Office Manager Merryann has been with the CDO as the office manager since 2000. She oversees most functions of the office, including budget, student wages, and student supervisor. Some of Merryann's favorite parts of her job include interacting with students and student staff. Outside of the CDO, she is passionate about knitting and gardening. Contact Merryann Bishop |