Carolyn Thomas, M.Ed., M.A.T. EMAIL

is the Assistant Director at URI Career Services. Her primary responsibility is overview of the Career Counseling, Development and Assessment Program, Internal Operations and Training, and coordination of Recruitment activities with the Employer Services Manager. She completed her M.Ed. in counseling at Penn State, and M.A.T degree at the University of Louisville (KY), and an undergraduate degree in biology at Ohio Wesleyan University. Carolyn has secondary teaching experience in both private and public school systems. Phone is 874-5250

Audrey Tessier, M.S. EMAIL
is the Manager of Employer Services with responsibilities for managing and marketing all Recruitment programs, including job fairs, on-campus interviews, network events, job postings, and the RhodyNet program. She has eight years experience in Cooperative Education/Career Placement and has served as President of the New England Association of Cooperative Education and Field Experience (NEACEFE) and currently serves with military status as a Lighthouse Keeper and Mentor. Phone is 874-4012

Lisa Ferns, M.S. EMAIL
is a career advisor, providing individual consultation and career assessment.  Her responsibilities include securing internships for students from employers and collaborating with the Office of Internships.  She supports students in various phases of the career development process, including career awareness and decision-making and provides in-classroom presentations and workshops.  She received a Masters of Science from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in College Student Personnel.  She has counseled students at both public and private institutions in a variety of student support positions and has experience as a secondary teacher in Rhode Island and South Carolina. Phone is 874-5119

Daniel Ustick, M.Ed., C.A.G.S.  EMAIL
is a  career advisor, providing individual consultation and career assessment.   He supports students in various phases of the career development process, including career awareness and decision-making and provides in-classroom presentations and workshops.   He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bates College, plus an M. Ed. and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling from Rhode Island College.  Daniel is a certified Career Development Facilitator (CDF), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a former U.S. Naval Officer, and a retired school teacher/counselor. Phone is 874-9078

Patrick J. Lennahan   EMAIL
 is a career advisor providing individual consultation and career assessment.  He supports students and alumni in various phases of the career development process, including career awareness and decision-making and provides in-classroom presentations and workshops.  He has served as director of career services at three colleges and universities and is principal consultant with P.J. Lennahan & Associates, a career counseling firm.  He earned a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature at Seton Hall University and participated in doctoral studies in Counseling and Student Personnel Administration at Cornell University.  Patrick has 28 years of experience in the field of career services and is a Master Career Development Professional (MCDP) and a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).  He is also the Associate Editor of the Post-Secondary Department for Career Convergence, the web magazine of the National Career Development Association.  Phone is 874-4784

Vicki Robinson, M.Ed. EMAIL
Career advisor providing individual consultation and career assessment.  Vicki supports students and alumni in all phases of the career development process including career exploration and decision-making.  In addition, she provides guidance, on an individual and group basis, in the area of experiential learning and in developing successful job search strategies.  Vicki holds a Masters of Education degree in College Counseling and Student Personnel from Northeastern University and a Bachelors degree in English Literature from SUNY Binghamton. She has more than 25 years experience in career development with a primary focus on career planning and experiential education. Phone is 874-9403

Stephen Gagnon EMAIL
is Career Service's technical support staff member.  He provides support to students seeking help with RhodyNet, researches and manages the acquisition of computers, printers and other equipment, and manages the maintenance of the Career Resource Center.  Troubleshooting and maintenance of the Career Services Website keeps him quite busy!   Phone is 874-5137

Joan Hernandez EMAIL
provides initial information for all students, alumni, visitors and guests to the Career Services Offices.  She schedules career counseling appointments, meetings and programs and organizes student employee work schedules. Joan is an active member of campus who has served on the Human Resources Committee, the Affirmative Action committee, and has organized charitable giving endeavors.  Phone is 874-2311

Bobbi Koppel, Ph.D. EMAIL
is the Director of Career Services, overseeing all facets of the office's services and its relationship to other University personnel and to those outside the university. She holds a doctorate in English from the University of Rhode Island, a Master’s Degree in English from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois-Urbana. Prior to coming to Career Services in 1985 as Assistant Director, she was a faculty member in the College of Business Administration and in the College of Arts and Sciences. She has consulted for a variety of business and service organizations and is a former VISTA volunteer. Phone is 874-5177