Meet the Career Center Staff!

A Message from Executive Director

Students, Alumni, Employers, Faculty and Staff,

Welcome to the American University Career Center. Our services offer American University students and alumni a sequence of programs designed to accompany and enhance academic studies. It is never too early for students to come to the Career Center and speak with one of our advisors. We are here for all students during all their years at AU-- and beyond. Our Internship Programs enable students to obtain field experience related to their education and career goals. The Career Development unit provides students and alumni with career decision-making assistance, job search coaching, graduate school advising, expert career advising services, and the latest information resources. The Office of Merit Awards helps both undergraduate and graduate students identify, prepare, and apply for a variety of merit-based scholarships, awards, and fellowships. The Employer Outreach unit helps connect students, alumni and employers. We are eager to help employers meet their hiring needs and offer a variety of recruiting services including job and internship postings and fairs, networking programs, and on-campus interviewing programs.

We look forward to working with you!

Katherine Stahl
Executive Director
American University Career Center

Staff Directory

To reach a Career Center staff member, please dial 202-885- and the extension below.

To make an appointment with an advisor, please schedule it online, call our office at (202) 885-1804 or visit us on the 5th Floor of Butler Pavilion! To learn more about our advisors, click on their name to view their bios.

Name Extension Title E-mail
Armentrout, Lena (Josie) x1815 Budget and Personnel Specialist larment@american.edu
Arnold, Christina (202) 895-4688 Prog. Assoc., Campus Engagement arnold@american.edu
Barker, Nancy x1851 Director of Administration nbarker@american.edu
Blume, Francine x1806 Director of Experiential Education fblume@american.edu
Charles, John x1810 International Internship Advisor - SIS charles@american.edu
Clark, David x1804 Receptionist dc_3rd@yahoo.com
Curl Dan x1804 Receptionist dc8624a@american.edu
Dadressan, Olya x1808 Career Advisor - SIS olyad@american.edu
Daniels, Tasha x1807 Student Employment Coordinator daniels@american.edu
Dowtin, Amber x1803 Staff Assistant dowtin@american.edu
Echols, Joan x1881 Associate Director echols@american.edu
Ferraiolo, Lara x1814 Ass't. Director Empoyer Outreach laraf@american.edu
Fletcher, David x1811 Internship Advisor - KSB fletcher@american.edu
Franklin, Camille x1825 Director of Career Development cfrank@american.edu
Franklin,  Linda x1823 Information Specialist franklin@american.edu
Gordon , Susan x1822 Career Advisor - CAS gordon@american.edu
Hamilton, Anne x1854 Merit Awards Assistant ah2906a@american.edu
Hughes, Chris x1805 Internship Advisor - SPA hughes@american.edu
Kirchgessner, Anne x3901
(x1826)*
Alumni Career Advisor (PT) akirch@american.edu
Lam, Quang x1844 Technology Assistant ql1017a@american.edu
Lambert, Colin x1824 Manager, Career Center IT lambert@american.edu
Morse, Mina x1809 Career Advisor - SOC minnam@american.edu
O'Connell, Bridget x1813 Director Employer Outreach bridgeto@american.edu
Oltmann, Patricia x1801 Alumni Career Programs Coordinator poltman@american.edu
Palme, Jacklyn x1857 Off Campus FWS Assistant jp8031a@american.edu
Parks, Felicia x1812 Career Advisor - KSB parks@american.edu
Salisbury, Elaine x1852 Employer Relations & Events Specialist esalisb@american.edu
Sheffler, Travis x1828 Career Advisor - SPA sheffler@american.edu
Silverstein, Geoff x1802 Manager of Publications and Marketing geoff@american.edu
Spaulding , Marie x1799 Senior Internship Advisor - CAS/SOC mspauld@american.edu
Stahl, Katherine x1829 Executive Director kastahl@american.edu
Swanson, Chris x1818 Merit Advising Fellow (PT) cswanson@american.edu
Ufer, Blair x1814 Employer Services Coordinator ufer@american.edu
Warrick, Paula x1817 Program Director, Merit Awards warrick@american.edu