This is a very special episode with two guests: Dr. Louis Kuchnir, dermatologist at Kuchnir Dertmatology, and Vanessa Cedarbaum, a 2015 University of Rochester alum with a BS in Microbiology. Take a listen to hear Dr. Kuchnir share what he looks for in a successful gap year applicant and what students can gain from a gap year. You'll also hear a student perspective from Vanessa who took a gap year at Kuchnir Dermatology after completing her undergraduate degree. She shares what motivated...

Jeff Tyzik graduated from the Eastman School of Music with a degree in Bachelor of Music in 1973 and later received a Masters of Music in 1977. He shares how his education at Eastman informed his work ethic throughout his life and the beginnings of his career from teaching to performing on stage. Today he is now the Principal Pops Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and other orchestras across the USA. He shares how his career has expanded to producing albums and writing music...

Kevin Brown graduated from the University of Rochester in 2014 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. During his time at Rochester, Kevin kept busy both academically and socially. He was the President of the Black Students' Union (BSU), an AIChE member, a member of Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, and a Kearns Scholar. Kevin always knew he wanted to study STEM and took advantage of the research opportunities during undergrad to learn if it was the right fit for him. As a Development Engineer for...

Get pysched to hear from Dr. Michelle Zaso, a T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions at University at Buffalo! During her time at University of Rochester she received her B.S. in Neuroscience in 2012 and went on to receive her PhD at Syracuse University. Learn how she found her passion in clinical psychology and her current interdisciplinary research in addictions. Michelle shares tips on how to find the best match for graduate school, explains...

Celena Evans graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1996 and went on to continue her engineering education at Georgia Tech, and then received her MBA from Emory University. Celena has had a range of experience in consulting, business, project management, and other industries. In 2009, She was named "Top 40 Under 40" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Today, she works in real estate in Atlanta at Keller Williams where her skills and past...

Tom Kraus '05 '07MS is currently a Project Engineer and Lead Image Scientist at L3 Harris. Despite his STEM heavy background, Tom shares the value of interdisciplinary study in the humanities and social sciences he learned from his Take 5 year at the University of Rochester. Tom also discusses the importance of work life balance after college and how teaching has prepared him for his current job. Come listen to hear about his unique experiences, his 6 years at the University of Rochester,...

We're kicking off Season 3 of Careers Unfiltered with a very special guest, Mary Ellen Burris, who graduated from the Warner School of Education in 1968. She recently retired from her role at Wegmans as Senior Vice President of Consumer Affairs after 49 years. Often referred to as "the Voice of the Customer", Mary Ellen's work emphasized the importance of focusing on customers' needs in multidepartmental efforts within Wegmans. Tune in to learn more about her early career journey, what it...

Mingjian Zhang received his BA in Digital Media Studies from the University of Rochester in 2017. He is currently a TOEFL instructor for New Oriental Education & Technology Group in Shenzhen, China. Join us as Mingjian shares how COVID-19 has impacted his industry and some advice he has for students hoping to work in Education.

Yukako Ito graduated from the University of Rochester in 2017 with a BA in Computer Science with minors in Business and Dance. She has since relocated to Tokyo, Japan and is a Market Data Specialist for Bloomberg LP. Tune in as we capture Yukako's perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted her industry.

Mike McCormick graduated from the University of Rochester in 2004 and is the Director of Capital Markets at Ygrene Energy Fund. In this episode, we learn more about Mike's work and how COVID-19 has disrupted his industry. He also shares lessons he learned while transitioning from Bear Stearns & Co. to Ambac during the Great Recession in 2008-2009.

For our latest Industry Miniseries conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with two University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry graduates and life-partners, Dr. Jim Musser ’88MD, ’88M (PhD) and Dr. Camille Leugers ’88M (MD),’91M (Res). As the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine and the Director of the Center for Molecular and Translational Human Infectious Diseases Research at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Musser's work has been consumed by the...

Rosanna Moore is a freelance musician from the UK who attended Eastman School of Music where she recieved her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Harp Performance. She teaches Harp performance at Nazareth College and Eastman Community Music School, performs as a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and keeps herself busy with various gigs. Join us as we learn more about how COVID-19 has disrupted her industry and what...

Adam London graduated from the University of Rochester in 1989 with a B.A. in Economics. Flash forward to today and he works in the sports media space as the SVP of Business Development for CBS Sports Digital. Tune in as Adam shares what it has been like being in the sports industry without live sports, how COVID-19 has impacted his work, and advice he has for students.

Sean Foote is a University of Rochester parent who has been a venture capitalist for the last 20 years. He is also a professor at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley where he teaches venture capital and private equity. Join us as we pick Sean's brain and hear his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 and what the future may hold.

David Fang graduated with his bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester in 2005. He then continued his education at Rochester and went on to receive his master's and PhD in electrical engineering. David is currently working as an Engineering Program Manager at Apple. Tune in as Danae and Joe chat with David to get his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 within his industry and some advice he has for current students.

Interested in finance or consulting? We caught up with University of Rochester alum, Nick Mulford '15, who is a Portfolio Strategy Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Prior to his current role, he was a Sr. Analyst at Analysis Group, an economic and litigation consulting firm. Join us as we chat with Nick to get his perspective on the impact of COVID-19 within his industry and the tips he has for students navigating this time.

For the second episode of our industry miniseries we are joined with University of Rochester alum, Jason Sherron '97 '98S who is the Director of Partner Engagement at Autonomic and Babak Bozorgi, Autonomic's Recruiting Manager. Tune in as we dive into the tech industry and how it has been impacted by COVID-19 along with advice for students who are navigating through this time.

"How is COVID-19 impacting this industry?" Good question. As a career center, we're hearing this question a lot and have decided to go directly to the source! We're excited to share with you conversations with individuals across all sorts of industries. Our hope is that this will provide you with insight and advice on how to navigate this uncertain time. To kick off this mini series, we’re joined with Erica Riba who is the Director of Higher Education and Student Engagement at The Jed...

Start-up culture is so hot right now. LinkedIn is full of venture capitalists and young entrepreneurs sharing their insights, and plenty of people are launching their own businesses. As a New Venture Specialist at NextCorps, Devin Sandon '14 recruits, supports, and develops clean tech startups. This means that he has the difficult task of, as he puts it, "separating the wheat from the chaff." How do you sniff out a successful start-up? What tips does Devin have for interested engineers? Tune...

Sometimes in life, obstacles to our goals can petrify us. David Cota-Buckhout, a Career Advisor in the Greene Center, says that we have to push through anyway. Whether it means trusting a decision or fighting for a cause you believe in, the most important thing is to trust yourself and know your voice matters. As a person with a disability, he has pushed boundaries and fought to increase understanding and accessibility at the university. In this episode, David draws upon his experiences at...

As an Associate Brand Manager at CooperVision, Brie Trout '09 '12S knows a thing or two about seeing the big picture. Her studies in Anthropology and Economics, paired with her Simon MBA, give her a unique way of viewing the world. Put on some goggles and dive into marketing and advertising in this episode of Careers Unfiltered.

The ivory tower can be a bit intimidating at times, especially for those who don't see themselves reflected in the institution. As Director of Multicultural Programs & Services at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Sasha Eloi-Evans works to ensure that all feel welcomed and supported in academia. She also spent nearly a decade at the University of Rochester, working in both the Office of Minority Student Affairs and Department of Linguistics. Tune in this week to hear Sasha discuss the roots of her...

Are you looking to hop into the world of law after graduation? If so, Annie Modica '12 has some advice for you! Between her time at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she was an editor of the Buffalo Law Review, to private litigation, to clerking for a District judge, she's had a winding path in her five years since graduation. Listen in to hear what she has to say for potential future lawyers!

Overseeing a team of engineers isn't an easy job. Balancing support needs, new projects, and maintenance of code means lots of moving parts. As a Software Architect at Alstom Signaling, Ed Laird '08 endorses relentless positivity and self-care as key to happiness both in the workplace and out. Hear him talk about that as well as his path to management with Danae and guest host Joe Testani this week!

Welcome back to another episode of Careers Unfiltered! This week, Bryce and Danae had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Hessney Lynch who is the founder of Serve Me the Sky Digital (@servemethesky) and the Director of I Heart ROC (@i.heart.roc). Emily graduated from the University of Rochester in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in American History and English Literature. Shortly after, she went on the receive a master's degree from the Warner School of Education. Since completing her...