Meet the Peer Career Advisors

Peer Career Advisors serve as our main receptionists and are available to answer questions related to Career Development. Peer Career Advisors assist students with résumés, cover letters, Handshake, LinkedIn, interviewing tools and other Career Development resources.

Peer Career Advisors staff the office Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:45 pm during the 2022-2023 academic year*.
*Drop-in hours are first-come, first-served. Check-in at the desk. May also be subject to change due to special events.
 

Lucas Hartfiel '23


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Computer Science and Mathematics Majors

STEM Career Interest Cluster

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, Hall Council, Math Club

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Stop and Shop Cashier, Canton Public Works

CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Discipline, Includer, Relator, Responsibility

Elyse Meixell '25


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Communication Studies Major

Arts and Communication Career Interest Cluster

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Theta Xi Gamma Sorority, Gustavus Mentoring Program, 

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Semester long marketing research project through Gustavus, and semester long research in public discourse.

CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Consistency, Developer, Futuristic, Harmony

Rosa Rosas Chavez '23


 



Sociology/Anthropology Major, Geography Minor

Government and Social Services Career Interest Cluster

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Gustavus Women in Leadership & Gustavus Mentoring Program

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Jostens - Recruiter; Shiloh's Hope - Direct Support Professional; Tutoring and Target - Cashier

CliftonStrengths: Communication, Discipline, Positivity, Self-Assurance, Strategic

Lukas Lennartson '25




Dance Major and Scandanavian Studies Minor

Arts and Communication Career Interest Cluster

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Gustavus.gg (Esports Org), Gustavian Weekly Features Graphic Designer

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Summer Camp Counselor

CliftonStrengths: Adaptability, Developer, Includer, Positivity, Restorative 

Jude Mensah '26



Business Management Major

Business Career Interest Cluster

Activities: Jazz Band Combo

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Amazon Associate

CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Discipline, Empathy, Harmony, Positivity 

Kim Betanzos Valdovinos '26




Business Major, LALACS Minor

Business Career Interest Cluster

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: OLAS, ASU, Rugby

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Target Employee and Caribou Coffee Barista

CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Command, Empathy, Individualization, Restorative

Angelina Hathy '23


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Exercise Physiology Major

Health Professions Career Interest Clusters

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Student Senate - Student and Academic Affairs chairperson and class of 2023 rep; Gustavus Figure Skating Club; Gustavus Campus Band; Multifaith Leadership Council and Interfaith Ambassador 

Past Employment/Internship or Reseach Experience: Gustavus Preaching Intern; Health Fitness Intern - Boston Scientific Maple Grove

CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Empathy, Intellection, Learner, Positivity

Matt Carlson '25

   

Maddy Himmer '23

 
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Communication Studies Major, Religion Minor

Arts and Communication and Business Career Interest Clusters

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: The Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Women in Leadership, Multi-Faith Leadership Council, Public Deliberation and Dialogue Program, Studio Voice

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Intern at Story19 Consulting, specific work with Health Professions Cluster, past work experience with Gustavus Alumni Office and Admissions

CliftonStrengths: Activator, Connectedness, Empathy, Input, Restorative

Lizzie Horton '24


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Communications Studies and Spanish Majors

Arts and Communication and Business Career Interest Clusters

LinkedIn Profile

Activities: Gustavus Volleyball, Delight Ministries, Gustavus Mentoring Program Leadership Board, and The Gustavus Leadership Academy

Past Employment/Internship or Research Experience: Internship at Captiv8 Marketing Agency; Internship at UnitedHealthCare as a Consumer Centric Intern

CliftonStrengths: Arranger, Discipline, Empathy, Positivity, WOO

 

Updated 3/10/23 JV