• Marisa LoBianco, Senior Director for Career Services and Experience

      Marisa is focused on providing students with access to and preparation for experiential and employment opportunities. Dedicated to balancing student interests with employer needs, she aims to ensure that graduates gain a competitive edge in the job market. With more than 15 years of career counseling experience throughout New York City, she believes in a holistic approach to the career development process, with an emphasis on mindfulness. Marisa holds a BA in Psychology from Manhattanville College and an MS in School Counseling from Brooklyn College, is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, and teaches in the graduate School of Professional Counseling and Leadership at Brooklyn College.

      Kevin Bukreev, Assistant Director for Undergraduate Career Services

      Kevin has more than ten years of professional experience in post-secondary education, in areas such as international student studies, admissions, student activities, orientation, and academic advising. Kevin is originally from Russia and has been living in New York City for many years. He earned his undergraduate degree at Baruch College and is pursuing an MS in Strategic Design and Management at Parsons.

      Hope Newman, Graduate Career Advisor

      Hope has counseled graduate students and alumni in disciplines including nonprofit management, policy, media studies, international affairs, design management, fashion, sustainability, creative writing, and music. She addresses topics ranging from job search strategy and career assessment to interviewing and salary negotiation. Hope holds a master's degree in group work from Hunter College School of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in comparative Japanese literature from Brown University. Her background in social work enables her to consider the biopsychosocial dimensions of students' career goals.

      Sheena Daree Miller, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement

      Sheena cultivates relationships between local and global employers and New School students and alumni. She earned a bachelor's degree in German, gender studies, and marketing at New York University and a master's degree in higher education governance at the University of Helsinki. Sheena previously worked at the University of Vermont in fellowships advising and student leadership development; she also designed a professional readiness course for Honors College students. She has studied and worked in eight foreign countries.

      Tatiana Gaona, Experiential Opportunities Coordinator

      Tatiana focuses on providing students with the resources needed to succeed in their internships. She has more than eight years of professional experience in higher education, including five in career services. Taty earned her undergraduate degree at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and holds an MDiv with a counseling emphasis from Westminster Theological Seminary and an MA in Higher Education Administration from William Paterson University. She is originally from Ecuador and speaks both Spanish and English.

      Stavroula Koinis, Employer Relations Manager

      Stavroula previously worked as a career advisor and brings with her unique experience within the foster care and the criminal justice systems. She holds a BA in Psychology from Barnard College and an MSW from Hunter College. Stavroula is excited to apply her diverse experience to assist students at The New School.

      Majid Hassabu, International Student Career Coordinator

      Majid's role centers on helping international students obtain authorization for off-campus internships and employment opportunities, including CPT (Curricular Practical Training). With five years in international test prep and admissions, he plans to advance his career in higher education by working with international students. Majid graduated with a BA in Business Administration back in his hometown in Sudan. He moved to the United States in 2012.

      Austin Cartagena, Senior Office Assistant

      Austin previously worked as an assistant event planner in the hospitality industry. He earned his BA in International Relations and Spanish at SUNY New Paltz, where he also worked as a resident assistant and orientation leader. With a background in both social justice and hospitality, Austin is thrilled to help students at The New School bridge the gap between their educational and their professional endeavors.

  • Contact Us

    Undergraduate Career Services
    68 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor
    New York, NY 10011
    careerservices@newschool.edu
    Phone: 212.229.1324

    Center for Graduate Career and Professional Development
    72 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
    New York, NY 10011
    gradcareers@newschool.edu
    Phone: 212.229.5400 x1518

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Undergraduate Adult Learners

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Graduates

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