Mary Bergeron
Associate Director, Career Development
Mary Bergeron is an Associate Director of Career Development and proud Isenberg alumna. Mary brings nearly two decades of experience in Product Management, Consulting, Program Management, and People Development. With a background leading high-impact teams across the Healthcare Technology, Consumer Technology, and Consulting industries she has a wealth of experience achieving measurable results, driving strategic initiatives, mentoring, and leadership. Mary has mentored and coached many students, UMass alumni, direct reports, and colleagues helping them to shape their careers. She also draws on her own experience launching a successful career from UMass Amherst, where she served as a Teaching Assistant for Management 301 and as a House Council President in Cance dormitory. Mary strives to create meaningful, student-centered coaching experiences that empower students to discover their strengths, tell their stories, and take confident next steps into the workforce.
Lauren Casaceli Abad
Associate Director, Career Development & Marketing
Lauren Casaceli Abad is an Associate Director of Career Development & Marketing, and proud Isenberg alumna. Lauren has a background in advertising and marketing focusing on strategic planning, brand management and marketing communications programs for clients in the higher education, financial services, healthcare and non-profit industries. In addition, she has a Master’s Degree in School Counseling. As a student, Lauren was an active member in the Isenberg community as a leader in the Women in Business Club and a founding member of the Women of Isenberg Conference. She appreciates how students’ unique interests, values and goals shape their career journeys. Lauren is thrilled to return to Isenberg to support students in their career development!
Justin Goot
Assistant Director, Career Development
Justin joined the Office of Career Success in July 2024 as an Assistant Director of Career Development. Before coming to Isenberg, he worked as a Career Development Associate within the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University. Justin is excited to support and advise Isenberg students with their career exploration, planning, and next steps. Justin graduated as a History and Government major from Connecticut College and earned his master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and exploring the various state parks throughout the Pioneer Valley with his wife and their young dog, Apollo. He is also an avid Philadelphia Eagles and UConn Huskies fan.
Bonnie Jurgensmier
Career Development Coach
Bonnie joined the Office of Career Success as a Career Development Coach, bringing five+ years of dedicated experience in providing empathetic and compassionate support to undergraduate students. After receiving a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Connecticut, Bonnie previously worked in Career Advising for the American Job Center, providing one-on-one coaching for individuals’ educational and employment journeys. Bonnie is committed to helping students discover their passions and achieve their lifelong career goals!
Dan LaBonte
Assistant Director, Career Development
With over 15 years of experience advising and supporting students, Dan has developed a comprehensive approach to working alongside undergraduates as they explore and launch their careers. He joined UMass in 2016 in a human resources organizational development role, moved to Isenberg’s Undergraduate Programs Office as a program coordinator in 2021, and transitioned to the Office of Career Success in 2023. Prior to UMass, Dan worked in student affairs at Wesleyan University and Roger Williams University. Additionally, he has work experience in commercial fisheries management and aquaculture. Dan earned his B.S. from Roger Williams University and holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. When not in the office, he is likely sharing a bike ride with his children, admiring impressionist works at a museum, or enjoying the local food scene.
Amanda Upton
Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development
