The Career Services Team

What We Do

Carolyn Vue | she/her

In my own words:
Hi! Nyob Zoo! My name is Carolyn Vue and I use she/her pronouns. I like to think of myself as a baking enthusiast with a love for romantic comedies and lighthearted sitcoms. My favorite Korean drama is "Crash Landing on You" and my favorite dessert is Triple chocolate cake, who can resist either! I also enjoy cooking, gardening, paddle boarding, diy projects, and organizing. One of the things I would do if I had $10 million is start an organization that provides micro funding for businesses, scholarships, and unpaid internships!

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Denise Felder | she/her

Favorite book or TV show or movie or podcast:
"Hot Fuzz," "Star Trek" (2009 movie), "The Wiz" (all versions), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (TV show not the movie)

I’m passionate about:
Encouraging Everyday People make informed decisions that impact their lives and communities.

What makes me smile:
Otters, puppies, baby elephants and alpacas 

If I had $10 million:
I’d set up multiple scholarships and grants so everyone who wanted a degree or workforce credential could afford to continue their education and have enjoyable and economically viable work lives. I’d also buy a few houses for my family and me to live close to each other. Then I’d travel the world, starting with several African countries. 

Inspirational quote or motto:
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe ·

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Katie Niznik | she/her

Interests and hobbies:
Crafting, board games, planning themed house parties, hiking, thrifting

Favorite movies:
“Storks,” “Little Women” (1994 version), “Miss Congeniality,” “Rookie of the Year,” any of the Harry Potters

Favorite food:
Buffalo wings or ice cream

Dream Job:
Nail Polish Color Namer

What’s important to me:
My family (including my Corgi/Australian Shepherd Mix, Beau)

I’m passionate about:
Being a life-long learner. I am always picking up new hobbies or taking classes or attending webinars. I love learning new things and exploring new places.

What scares me:
I will not watch a scary movie. I even cover my ears during the scary movie trailers in the movie theater. The last scary movie I watched was “When a Stranger Calls” in middle school and it was traumatic enough to not watch one since. My fear of ticks is a close second.

Fun fact:
The first word I could spell was “Minnesota” because my dad taught me the University of Minnesota rouser when I was two years old.

Inspirational quote or motto:
“Sometimes you gotta work a little so you can ball a lot.” -Tom Haverford, “Parks and Recreation”

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Nick Goffard | he/him

Strengths: 
Arranger | Woo | Communication | Positivity | Connectedness

Other indicators:

• Enneagram: 7
• Hogwarts House: Gryffindor
• Zodiac sign: Capricorn

My story:
As a child, I knew I was destined to help others. After years of playing doctor on any toys I could get my hands on, my parents found it fitting it push me down a pre-med track. As a first-generation, closeted college student, I accepted this plan because I couldn’t visualize a future of my own. After taking my first biology course, I quickly realized the medical field wasn’t for me, and that I had more exploring to do. Through the support of my academic advisor and career counselor, I took unique classes and joined student organizations to learn more about my values, identities, and self. Eventually, I landed on majors in sociology and communications, both complimenting my lifelong interests of people, societal issues, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Today, as a proud LGBTQ+ professional, I take great pride in being able to invest in students’ lives and help them plan for fulfilling futures. I strive to offer an accepting space for all students while helping them establish action steps to reach their individualized goals. I am an effective communicator who enjoys incorporating fun, humor, and inclusion into my work. Some of my strengths include project management, advocating for students, and engaging audiences in fun, captivating ways.

Outside of work, you’ll typically find me at my local CrossFit gym in Uptown Minneapolis, sipping on cold brew coffee year round, or attempting to pet as many dogs as I can. A fun fact about me is that I ran my very first marathon in October 2021. I am an Enneagram 7, meaning I’m often the life of the party, starting a new hobby, and planning my next vacation. Self-care for me comes in the forms of naps with my dog, Mr. Feeny, binge watching reality TV, or trying out new restaurants in the Twin Cities with my partner.

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Tina Zillhart | she/her

Interests and hobbies: 
Love to go hiking with my dog, all times of the year (especially in winter!); Spending quality time with family and friends.

Favorite book or TV show or movie or podcast: 
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" (very specifically the first movie; the rest of the trilogy is great but the first holds a special place in my heart). 

Favorite food: 
Juicy Lucy

What’s important to me: 
My family, friends and community

What motivates me: 
Being the best person I can be for my family, friends and community

I’m passionate about: 
Social justice and advocacy for the needs of students

What makes me smile: 
The beauty of nature, the laugh of those I love, when my dog is acting silly, and a good meme!

If I had $10 million: 
I would pay off the debt of those I love; then, go on a world traveling adventure! 

Inspirational quote or motto: 
“There is good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” -Samwise Gamgee, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers