Career & Life Design Center

Our Mission

Our mission is to support Trinity College students and alumni as they navigate college and career transitions, providing life design coaching, programming and experiential learning opportunities, and global connections.

Our Vision

Our vision is to guide Trinity College students and alumni in designing meaningful, individualized plans for a fulfilling journey – through and beyond Trinity – enabling them to become active global citizens.

Save the Date

Professional Headshot Event, Wednesday, October 1, 5:00-7:00pm

Festival of Nations, Sunday, October 19, 1:00-3:00pm

Outcomes

Trinity College is proud to have is proud to have a 95% Career Outcomes Rate for the Class of 2024. Find more information and data from previous years on our Outcomes page!

Meet the Team

	Joey Abad Assistant Director, Career & Life Design Hello, I’m Joey! I support Bantams in designing meaningful career paths by clarifying goals, telling their stories, and connecting learning to real-world opportunities. My background as a performing artist and photographer shapes the creative, human-centered approach I bring to coaching, workshops, and partnerships across campus and beyond. Cornelia Center Office #135 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Joey
	Catherine Chica Marketing Specialist Hello, I’m Cat, I design promotional materials, create social media content, manage the website, & coordinate communication across platforms. My practice is grounded in thoughtful design & legibility to ensure that our media communicates clearly & remains aligned with Trinity’s brand. Cornelia Center Office #126 [email protected]
	Katie Clair Associate Director, International Students & Scholars Hello, I’m Katie! I advise international students on their personal, academic, & cultural transitions to Trinity College & the U.S. I have worked at Trinity since August 2013. I have had the opportunity to live in the Italy, the UK, & Bulgaria & visit 4 of 7 continents. I look forward to working with you & helping you make the most of your Trinity journey. Cornelia Center Office #129 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Katie
	John D’Angelo Administrative Assistant Hello, I’m John and I support the center’s administrative and logistical needs. Utilizing organization and efficiency, I thrive on formulating solutions for challenging problems, supporting complex schedules, and working in a fast-paced environment. Cornelia Center Office #111 [email protected]
	Maria Dyane Associate Director of Strategy & Student Development Hello, I’m Maria! I coach and advise students on different aspects of their college journey and beyond (life design, career, immigration, and navigating the overall student experience). I work with the colleagues across the Career & Life Design Center and with campus partners to develop structures and initiatives to uphold the vision of empowering our international and domestic students and graduates to be active agents in designing their Trinity College experiences and careers at Trinity and beyond, and to use their liberal arts education to adapt to and transform the future of work around the world and live and lead as global citizens. I am a proud Trinity first-generation international alumna, and was very involved on campus during my Trinity journey as a student. After graduation, I decided to work at my alma mater, where I took on various roles within the Bantam Network. Before making my move back to higher education recently, I worked in the hospitality industry as a director of marketing and communication, and in the consulting industry, as a strategy and management consultant, where I had the opportunity to work with clients from across the globe. I am excited to continue to work with students to help them navigate their journey to, during, and after Trinity. Cornelia Center Office #127 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Maria
	Paul Gagnon M’01 Alumni Career Consultant Hello, I’m Paul! I assist alumni at all stages of career search including from seeking a first job, to mid-life career change, to applying to graduate and Ph.D. programs. My career spans 45 years, including M&A and new business development jobs at Fortune 500 firms, in higher education roles, and self-employment. Remote Office [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Paul
	Nate Hopkins Career & Life Design Coach; Pre-Health Advisor Hello, I’m Nate! A life-long learner with over a decade of professional experience in education, passionate about holistically advising, coaching & teaching students through the emotional, social, academic & professional milestones that define each year of college & beyond. Role is helping others better understand how to actualize their full potential, pursue causes greater than oneself, & continuously construct a coherent life that harmonizes who you are, what you believe, & what you do. Cornelia Center Office #137 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Nate
	Lisel Moynihan Senior Assistant Director, Career & Life Design Hello, I’m Lisel! As a Career & Life Design Coach, I support students by meeting with them 1-1, to learn who they are as a person and what they hope to achieve in their time at Trinity and following graduation. By developing this personal relationship, I can assist students with navigating the college transition, identifying potential internships & careers, and provide guidance as they develop the skills sets necessary to create a successful path forward. Cornelia Center Office #125 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Lisel
	Roberta Rogers Director, Retention Strategy & Transition Programs Roberta’s career centers on identifying and interceding on behalf of observed trends and helping constituents effectively navigate transitions. Roberta has developed and implemented robust orientation and transition, student leadership, and peer mentor training programs and implemented a strategic plan for Retention Strategy & Transition Programs. She mentors and supervises both professional and student staff and though she supports all students and families at Trinity, Roberta is steeped in experience with transfer, first-generation, post-traditional, student-athletes, and high-achieving students. As Trinity College’s Director of Retention Strategy & Transition Programs, Roberta is the architect of Trinity’s retention strategy, collaborating with key divisions to continue the cultivation of a data-informed retention eco-system. Roberta is deeply connected to the mission and power of higher education and is not only a Trinity alum (Bachelor’s and Master’s), but she is also a ‘legacy’ (Roberta’s mother graduated among the first class of women at Trinity ’73) and is the parent of a student-athlete from the class of ’18. #ProudBantFam Cornelia Center Office #130 [email protected] Schedule an Appointment with Roberta