Career Center Staff

Patricia K. Whelan

Associate Director of Career Services

M.S., Counseling, Southern Connecticut State University
B.S., Elementary Education, Southern Connecticut State University

Mrs. Whelan joined the staff of the Career Center in January 2004. She has worked in several offices at the University including Admissions, Financial Aid and Registrar; holding the position of Director of Extended Learning before joining the Career Center. Mrs. Whelan brings a diverse background and strong commitment to helping students succeed with their academic and career journey. She coordinates the Cooperative Education helping students gain valuable career-related work experience and earn elective credit.

Geraldine F. Prince

Coordinator of Employer Recruitment Programs

PRINCEG1@SOUTHERNCT.EDU 203-392-6536

M.S., Counseling, Southern Connecticut State University B.A., Psychology, Quinnipiac College

Ms. Prince is a broadly dedicated professional who imparts over 20 years of committed and dedicated service to Southern Connecticut State University. During her tenure Ms. Prince has gained experience in both The Office of Financial Aid and Residence Life. As the Coordinator of Employment Recruitment Programs Ms Prince focuses on building partnerships with employers for current students and alumni for the prospect of employment opportunities. She embraces the value of professionalism and works diligently with all students in developing optimal skills throughout their entire career planning process. Ms. Prince's most favorable aspect of employment at the University is the growth, in a magnitude of areas accomplished by students. She views herself as a role model and mentor, with the success of Southern's students always at her forefront.

Maria Vasquez

secretary

VASQUEZM3@SOUTHERNCT.EDU
203-392-6536

Mrs. Vasquez joined the Southern community in January 2008. Maria worked for the Department of Social Services in the New Haven office before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University. As an Office Assistant she enjoys welcoming more than 5000 annual visitors to the Center for Career Services and provides exceptional services with poise and professionalism. She also provides vital support for several career programs and events and is an essential team at Southern.

Hannah Hinde

Graduate Intern

HINDEHH1@SOUTHERNCT.EDU
203-392-6536

M.S., School Counseling Candidate, Southern Connecticut State University
B.S., Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Ms. Hinde joined the Career Services team at Southern in January 2011. As a current graduate student completing a Master's in School Counseling Hannah is exceptionally excited to be working with Southern students. Before entering the program she worked as a research and data coordinator at the Psychological Services Center of Amherst, Massachusetts. As much as she likes working with research, it is the one-on-one interaction with people that she really enjoys. Being trained to become a professional counselor she is excited to be able to apply her studies to her work in the Center for Career Services.