CECE & College Corps Staff Directory
Director
Katrina Gilmore, M.S.
Other:
Katrina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling (emphasis in Student Affairs) at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with faculty, staff, employers and community partners as the Director at the CSUB Center for Career Education & Community Engagement. This work includes coordinating and supervising counseling staff, counseling students and alumni on career education topics, providing technology support for online career management systems (Handshake) and managing academic internship placement data for the campus.
Director
Phone: 661-654-3330Email: kgilmore2@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Katrina GilmoreKatrina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling (emphasis in Student Affairs) at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with faculty, staff, employers and community partners as the Director at the CSUB Center for Career Education & Community Engagement. This work includes coordinating and supervising counseling staff, counseling students and alumni on career education topics, providing technology support for online career management systems (Handshake) and managing academic internship placement data for the campus.
CECE Staff
Diane Allford
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Diane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with students on all facets of Career Planning, and collaborates closely with faculty members to coordinate classroom projects related to career development. Previously, Diane worked for many years as a Customer Service Manager for QANTAS Airways, and within recruitment and administration for the CSUB Social Work Program. She has also served as a volunteer for several Non-Profit organizations in the Bakersfield community.
CECE Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-3034Email: dallford@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Diane AllfordDiane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with students on all facets of Career Planning, and collaborates closely with faculty members to coordinate classroom projects related to career development. Previously, Diane worked for many years as a Customer Service Manager for QANTAS Airways, and within recruitment and administration for the CSUB Social Work Program. She has also served as a volunteer for several Non-Profit organizations in the Bakersfield community.
Janet Rivera
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Janet Rivera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU, Bakersfield. Over the years, while working with ACS, BPA, ASI, and CECE, she has worked closely with students, staff, and faculty. As a Career Counselor, she works closely with Students and Alumni in providing Career Development and Job Search Counseling as well as collaborates with faculty members to implement career features to their program.
Career Counselor
Phone: 661-654-6544Email: jrivera8@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Janet RiveraJanet Rivera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU, Bakersfield. Over the years, while working with ACS, BPA, ASI, and CECE, she has worked closely with students, staff, and faculty. As a Career Counselor, she works closely with Students and Alumni in providing Career Development and Job Search Counseling as well as collaborates with faculty members to implement career features to their program.
Elizabeth Vega
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Elizabeth graduated from CSU, Bakersfield with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and recently earned her Master of Public Adminstration (MPA). She has over two years of experience working in a college setting assisting students, alumni and employers. As an advocate of higher education, Elizabeth believes that proper professional development and guidance will assist students in achieving their goals.
Career Counselor
Phone: 661-654-2176Email: evega6@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Elizabeth VegaElizabeth graduated from CSU, Bakersfield with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and recently earned her Master of Public Adminstration (MPA). She has over two years of experience working in a college setting assisting students, alumni and employers. As an advocate of higher education, Elizabeth believes that proper professional development and guidance will assist students in achieving their goals.
Joshua St. John
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Joshua earned their BA in Psychology and their MS in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs at CSU, Bakersfield. They have worked in a wide range of areas in higher education, including academic advising, student conduct and disability services. As the Employer Engagement Coordinator, they work closely with both university and community partners to develop and promote advantageous internship and employment opportunities for students.
Employer Engagement Coordinator
Phone: 661-654-2116Email: jst-john@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Joshua St. JohnJoshua earned their BA in Psychology and their MS in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs at CSU, Bakersfield. They have worked in a wide range of areas in higher education, including academic advising, student conduct and disability services. As the Employer Engagement Coordinator, they work closely with both university and community partners to develop and promote advantageous internship and employment opportunities for students.
Michelle Lujan
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Michelle is a double CSUB alumnae with a BS in Communications and recently earned her MS in Counseling. She previously worked on campus at the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. In NSME, she worked in various departments including Grants & Outreach, the Student Center, and ultimately, the Office of the Dean. She enjoys working with and helping students, having also volunteered as a scholarship evaluator with Kern Community Foundation and served on the Prospanica (formerly National Society of Hispanic MBAs) Bakersfield chapter.
Administrative Support Coordinator I
Phone: 661-654-3035Email: mlujan2@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Michelle LujanMichelle is a double CSUB alumnae with a BS in Communications and recently earned her MS in Counseling. She previously worked on campus at the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. In NSME, she worked in various departments including Grants & Outreach, the Student Center, and ultimately, the Office of the Dean. She enjoys working with and helping students, having also volunteered as a scholarship evaluator with Kern Community Foundation and served on the Prospanica (formerly National Society of Hispanic MBAs) Bakersfield chapter.
Adrienne Myers
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Adrienne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at CSU, Bakersfield. After several years working for the Kern County Library, she has refocused her commitment to public service to merge with her interest in higher education. With a dedication to promoting access and opportunity for others, she provides information and assistance to students, faculty, and employers while curating opportunities in Handshake and organizing department events.
Administrative Support Assistant II
Phone: 661-654-3033Email: amyers2@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner CafeMore About Adrienne MyersAdrienne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at CSU, Bakersfield. After several years working for the Kern County Library, she has refocused her commitment to public service to merge with her interest in higher education. With a dedication to promoting access and opportunity for others, she provides information and assistance to students, faculty, and employers while curating opportunities in Handshake and organizing department events.
College Corps Staff
CECE Students
Dezirae Lopez
Social Media Office Student Assistant
Email: career@csub.eduOffice: 54CAF, next to the Runner Cafe
CECE Office (next to the RunnerCafe)
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- career@csub.edu
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