Adam Capozzi
Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success
Adam serves as the Director of Career Services, Assessment and Student Success, providing leadership and oversight to the central career office.
In this role, Adam oversees the development of strategic initiatives that improves the student experience, while building external partnerships to the University that create avenues for experiential learning and assists with continuing to improve overall retention rates. Additionally, Adam manages the relationships and tracks University outcome collections for the nine undergraduate schools/colleges as it relates to internships, employer visits, career fairs and overall career placement.
Prior to this appointment, Adam was the assistant director of the alumni career network for the central career office. Before joining the Division of the Student Experience, he spent four years at the Whitman School of Management, first in the Graduate Programs Office overseeing domestic student recruitment for full-time MBA and Masters programs, before transitioning to their career center to manage corporate development and employer relations.
Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Keuka College, a certificate of advanced study in Project Management from Syracuse University, and a certificate of advanced study in Change Management from Cornell University.
Christopher J. Maldonado
Associate Director of Career Services
Christopher J. Maldonado serves as the associate director with Syracuse University Career Services, providing leadership and oversight to the office as it relates to campus career development technologies and student engagement.
Christopher oversees the Syracuse University career network’s efforts in support of each school/college units’ knowledge and usage of our various career systems available to students and career practitioners. Christopher earned a master’s degree in public administration (MPA) from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in December of 2021.
Christopher grew up between New York, New Jersey, and Florida, but their family is from Puerto Rico. Upon graduation from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology, Christopher became a Syracuse resident and prefers to spend time as a plant parent and hiking, biking, or running when the weather is right.
Lisette Child
Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Lisette serves as the assistant director, employer relations with Syracuse University Career Services, providing leadership and oversight to the office as it relates to external campus relationships.
In this role, Lisette serves as the first point of contact for current and future constituents who seek to engage with Syracuse University undergraduate students for career-based opportunities, while engaging in inter-University conversations with the individual school/college career units on creating and expanding career pathways for dedicated student populations. Before Syracuse University, Lisette spent 13 years in the corporate technology event research, planning, and production space helping to develop engaged communities and collaborated with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries.
When there’s free time, Lisette enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and family dog. When not outside, she enjoys music (preferably live), dancing, yard sales, interior design and working on her many do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
Specialties and Interests
Employer Relations, Event ManagementLindsay Mason
Employer Relations Specialist
In partnership with the assistant director of employer relations, Lindsay delivers high-quality services in the areas of employer development and fosters relationships with internal and external audiences on behalf of the Career Center to increase student awareness of career opportunities.
Lindsay brings over 10 years experience working in university career services and corporate talent aquisition to Syracuse University. She has worked directly with students, employers and other campus and community constituents.
Lindsay has moved around during her life, but has always called the Syracuse area home. She holds a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Rochester and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from State University of New York College at Brockport. In her free time, you can find Lindsay spending time with her family and dog, preferably outside on a nearby lake or waterway. She is a music fan, loves friendly games of “Name That Tune” and is passionate about health and fitness. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Lindsay loves to help her clients achieve their goals.
Specialties and Interests
Employer RelationsDaniel Pack
Career Exploration Specialist
Dan guides students with life and career counseling, advising and career/major exploration. He works extensively with international students and has been a conversation partner for graduate students while he was pursuing his master’s degree and he continues to facilitate English Conversation Groups at the Center for International Students. In addition to his work on campus he is also active with the National Career Development Association’s International Student Services Subcommittees and he is the Chair of the Resources Subcommittee.
Dan’s educational journey reflects a lifelong love of learning. He holds bachelor’s degrees in English and Textual Studies, and Psychology, and went on to earn a Master’s in Student Affairs Counseling, all at Syracuse University. He is a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan and an avid follower of Syracuse University football, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse.
Alyssa Jenkins
Career Exploration Specialist
Alyssa Jenkins serves as a Career Exploration Specialist with Syracuse University Career Services, providing life and career counseling to undergraduate students at Syracuse University. Alyssa is from the Syracuse area and has been a lifelong Syracuse University sports fan. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2022, with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys swimming, hiking, skiing or rollerblading outdoors. If not outside, she enjoys painting, jewelry making, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Erin Smith
Internship Program Coordinator
Erin oversees the Career Services Clements Internship Awards and the Internship Funding Awards. These opportunities provide financial assistance to those undertaking unique endeavors in career exploration. He also serves as a liaison connecting the University’s individual academic programs to the Central Career Services hub, to improve communication and collaboration.
Erin hails from Detroit, Michigan, and has been a Syracuse resident since graduating from Syracuse University in 2015, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Physics.
Student Employees
Marie-Elise Ambroise
Student Employee
Marie-Elise Ambroise serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Marie-Elise is from New York City and is a senior studying Sound Recording Technology.
In her spare time, Marie-Elise enjoys singing, producing, and collaborating with other artists on campus. She looks forward to making the most of her final year by forging meaningful connections and creating lasting memories, especially through music.
Mari Bourne
Student Employee
Mari Bourne serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Mari is from New York City and is a sophomore studying Information Management and Technology.
In her spare time, Mari enjoys skateboarding, crochet, TV shows, reading, and dancing. She looks forward to learning more about technology through her studies.
Megan Carr
Student Employee
Megan Carr serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Megan is a sophomore studying Advertising with minors in Spanish and Fashion Design.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys drawing, sailing, reading, and curating her Spotify. She looks forward to joining Women in Communications as a creative director!
Victoria LaFarge
Student Employee
Victoria LaFarge serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Victoria is a senior studying English & Textual Studies and Television, Radio & Film.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys taking long walks, crafting (bedazzling), journaling, watching movies, playing mahjong with friends and reading psychology books. She looks forward to exploring the most she can of Syracuse in her last year.
Shota Pinkowski
Student Employee
Shota Pinkowski serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Shota is a sophomore studying Visual Communications.
In his spare time, Shota enjoys fashion/styling, photography, traveling, trying new foods, and music of all kinds. He looks forward to being back with everyone and making all kinds of amazing memories this year!
Anna Salewycz
Student Employee
Anna Salewycz serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Anna is a senior studying Broadcast & Digital Journalism.
In her spare time, Anna enjoys creative writing. She looks forward to making the most of her senior year and relish in every moment.
Specialties and Interests
Drop-in Appointment LeadKierra Tanner
Student Employee
Kierra Tanner serves as a Front Desk Student Employee, providing administrative support to the Central Career Services team at Syracuse University. Kierra is a sophomore studying Neuroscience and Psychology.
In her spare time, Kierra enjoys playing cello and taking care of her plants. She also loves cats and has fostered over 50! She looks forward to seeing the results from the experiments her and her team plan on running as part of her position as a research assistant for a neuroscience lab at Upstate University.