Mission Statement

Career Services seeks to support and enhance the mission of the Division of Student Life and Mills College by assisting students and alumni with identifying and achieving lifelong career satisfaction and success.

Our mission is to provide information, in both a high-touch and high-tech format, that will aid students and alumni in the successful transitions from academia to the world of work. The aim is to foster students' career development and to empower them for life-long career management through planning and job search activities that expand their knowledge of the marketplace and provide them with access to employers.

By cultivating an environment of critical inquiry, reflective decision-making and integrity, Career Services empowers students and alumni to make informed career decisions, secure employment, and explore co-curricular, professional and educational opportunities that are consistent with their interests, skills and values.

Diversity Statement

Career Services strives to ensure that our programs, services and office environment welcome and respect all individuals. Through self-reflection and dialogue, we recognize our areas for growth and development. We are an inclusive community of colleagues who aspire to reflect social justice in our actions and promote the welfare of all.

Staff

Katherine A. Dey
Director of Campus Career Services Office
kdey@mills.edu

 Kate enjoys working with students both individually and in group settings. She conducts several workshops each semester targeted directly to the current needs of Mills graduate and undergraduate students. Kate is always interested in hearing from students, staff and faculty about innovative ways in which to make Career Services even more responsive to the needs of the Mills community.

In addition to her role as Director of Career Services, Kate serves as the Sophomore Class Adviser and is also the main point of contact for employers seeking to work with the Mills College Community. Kate is committed to the concept of providing a superior education and transformative experience for all and brings a dedication to social justice to her personal life and her work.

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Pooja Sharma
Internship Coordinator/Career Counselor
psharma@mills.edu
510.430.2394

Pooja has experience working in a multi-cultural and bilingual (English, French) environment. She enjoys facilitating workshops, working one-on-one with students, and utilizing professional assessments to enable students to uncover their skills, values and interests. Pooja works to build collaborative relationships with Internship organizations globally as well as locally. She hopes to create an Internship program at Mills that will enable students to experience the many opportunities available in the world of work.

Neepa Parikh
Career Counselor/Graduate Student Liaison
nparikh@mills.edu
510.430.3183

Neepa joined the Career Services team in Fall 2008 and is excited to be part of the Mills Community as a Career Counselor and Graduate Student Liaison. She looks forward to working with students and alumnae in developing opportunities for career satisfaction and in exploring graduate school options. Neepa also provides ongoing assistance with mock interviews and career assessments and is fluent in Spanish.

Oliver Bills
Career Counseling Intern
obills@mills.edu
510.430.3179

Oliver is currently a student in the St. Mary’s College Graduate Counseling program with an emphasis in Career. He will be interning with the Career Services office for the 2009-2010 calendar year. Oliver is excited to be joining the Mills Community as a Career Counseling intern and is looking forward to working with students and alumnae. Oliver has a particular interest in assisting students and alumnae pursuing careers in music and the arts.

Kimberly Gross
Career Counseling Intern
kigross@mills.edu
510.430.3179

Kimberly is currently a graduate student at San Francisco State University. She is earning her Masters in Counseling, with an emphasis in College Counseling. Kimberly is excited to be working as apart of the Career Services team and she looks forward to working individually with students and assisting them in their quest to find a fulfilling career.

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