Career Development Center
Every moment matters when you’re in college. Use your Career Center from day one through commencement and beyond (yes… we’re here for alumni too). It’s not too early to explore your options and make the plan to live your dreams.
Your Career Center...From Day One
Our Pledge To You
The mission of the Career Development Center is to educate and empower students toward meaningful careers and life-long professional success, engaging the campus, alumni, and employer communities as our partners.
What Can the CDC Do For Me?
Get The Most Out of Your Career Center
Career development is an ongoing process. Meet with us early in your college experience so we can help you build a plan and lay a foundation for your success after college.
Meet Our Staff
Ms. Tobi Hay, Career Counselor and Employer Relations Specialist, earned a Master’s
in Student Affairs from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science
and Women’s Studies from Colgate University. Her experience includes career counseling,
corporate recruiting, academic advising and admissions.
Mr. Morgan Pellerin, Career Counselor and Applied Learning Specialist, was raised
in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York. He graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh
with a Bachelor’s in History and Anthropology. He returned to SUNY Plattsburgh and
graduated with a Master’s in Student Affairs Counseling. His experience includes residence
life, admissions and counseling.
Ms. Sally Urban, Senior Career Counselor, was born and raised in central Wisconsin
(and yes, is a Packers fan). She holds a Bachelor’s in Communications from University
of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She obtained a Master’s in College Student Personnel
from Indiana State University. She joined the Career Development Center at SUNY Plattsburgh
in the fall of 2000 and is currently a senior career counselor. Sally is an active
member of the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir and Vice President of PAGE, Inc. (Program
for African Growth through Education).
Ms. Giovanina Bucci was born and raised in Plattsburgh, NY. She received a Bachelor's
in Sociology from Ithaca College, obtained a Graduate Certificate in Women's & Gender
Studies from Northern Arizona University and earned a Master's in School Psychology
from SUNY Plattsburgh. Giovanina splits her time between NY and VT, as a part-time
Career Counselor in the CDC and a part-time School Psychologist at Franklin Central
School.
Ms. Dianne Charland is a lifelong resident of this area. She graduated from Clinton
Community College with an AAS degree. She was a member of Phi Kappa Theta Honor Society.
Her experience includes working in a special education setting and as a math tutor.
Arigun Ganbat was born and raised in Mongolia. She completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology
at North Dakota State University in May 2017. After working in the field of psychology
for a year, Arigun got into clinical mental health counseling program here at SUNY
Plattsburgh. Arigun is eager to explore cultural, societal and individual uniqueness
wherever she goes.
Our Peer Career Assistants are current undergraduate students. They are available
to help with resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and to learn more about
all the other resources the CDC provides. Stop in and see them during our Walk-In
Hours, Monday – Friday 11–3 p.m. & Monday – Tuesday 4–6 p.m. This semester, our PCA
staff includes:
First Destination Survey
First Destination Survey reports represent the various outcomes of our undergraduate degree recipients as
collected and reported according to the standards and protocols of the National Association
for Colleges and Employers (NACE). The CDC collects this information annually.
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