Executive Coaching for Grad Students

Director of Internships | Career Coach

Over 21+ years at Isenberg, Kim has built her career around coaching, developing expertise in both accounting and finance areas and leveraging my wide network to create programs and a robust community that supports Isenberg students. Kim works with both undergraduates and specialty master’s students on their career development and job search success. Kim is also Isenberg’s internship director and interact with employers, students and university programs to ensure quality field experience opportunities while guiding students through the internship credit and co-op process. Kim earned her M.Ed. in Student Development from the University of Maine and a B.A. in Music & Art History from Bowdoin College. Her career has been everything but  linear, illustrating that being open to opportunities could just lead you to the career you love!

To schedule an appointment with Kim:

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE UNDERGRADUATES –  Click here

MF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT STUDENTS – Click here

MS ACCOUNTING STUDENTS – Click here

Senior Lecturer, Business Communication Program | Communications Coach

A senior lecturer with the Business Communication Program, Brian is also a professional writing and communication coach for students in Isenberg’s MBA and Specialized Masters programs. For over two decades, he has helped emerging and seasoned professionals communicate with impact and influence. Brian earned his PhD in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut in 2016; he also holds an MA in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Iowa State University’s Ivy School of Business. While at Iowa State, he co-founded the school’s Business Communications Center and served as a managing editor for the American Accounting Association.

Brian’s particular interests include reflective practice, plain style writing, and mid-career professional transitions.

Trista Hevey earned her BA Degree in Computer Information Technology and Media Management from Elms College in 2005. She returned to school online and completed an MBA Degree at Isenberg in 2018. Trista has built her career on developing effective systems, protocols and best practices for consumer relationships. She prides herself on authentic relationship building and continuous engagement strategies. This passion has brought her to the alumni and corporate relations space within academia for the past 9 years. Learn more…BusinessWest 40 Under 40 Class of 2019.

Supports On-Campus MBA students with:
Networking strategy (in-person & virtual)
LinkedIn profile development and outreach
Alumni introductions
Recruitment guidance

Assistant Director Career Development | Career Coach

Inclusive and approachable, Rachel (she/her) enjoys assisting students and alumni with professional development through career counseling and mentorship, and is passionate about building mutually beneficial partnerships for Isenberg students and employers as a means to advance professional and organizational goals and outcomes. She holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and a BA in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.

To schedule an appointment with Rachel:

OIM UNDERGRADUATES –  Click here

MS BUSINESS ANALYTICS STUDENTS – Click here

Executive Director, Chase Career Center | Executive Career Coach for MBAs

Nic has led the Chase Career Center, providing strategic management and oversight of the undergraduate and MBA career management functions, since 2006. Prior to joining Isenberg, Nic served as the Director of the Career Center at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. He has also served in a progression of senior management roles (domestic and international) with Eastman Kodak, and possesses extensive experience in Marketing, Product Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Strategic Planning, and Talent Acquisition.