Our Staff

Our purpose is to educate, support, and inspire students in their professional pursuits. We help students build their professional networks by fostering connections with alumni, faculty, and employers. Learn more about us below.

• Marisa LoBianco, Senior Director of Career Development & 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.

• Jennifer MacDonald, Director of the Center for Graduate Career & Professional Development

  

  Jennifer has more than a decade of experience working with graduate students and has a deep understanding of their development needs. Before joining The New School, Jennifer managed the STEM Diversity Institute at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jennifer is an active member of the Graduate Career Consortium and has studied in France, in Canada, and at Brandeis University in Boston, where she completed coursework for a doctorate in comparative European history.

• Carol Anderson, Director of Career Development & Placement

  

  Carol serves graduate students and alumni in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She has extensive experience helping students and adults with foreign credentials, career changers, and those re-entering the workforce find the most suitable careers. Her areas of expertise include identifying transferable skills and articulating their value, coaching for job interviews, and negotiating performance incentives, benefits, and other aspects of job offers.

• Kevin Bukreev, Associate Director of Industry Engagement and Experiential Opportunities

  

  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.

• Marion Sadavoy, Graduate Career Advisor

  

  Marion is an experienced career advisor who previously worked with graduate students and employers at Monroe College. Her background includes recruiting and merchandising in Toronto. Marion is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario.

• Stavroula Koinis, Industry Engagement 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, Events and Industry Engagement Manager

  

  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.

• Samantha Bruno, Experiential Opportunities Coordinator

  

  In her career in higher education, Samantha worked in experiential learning, internship and job placement, career coaching, peer academic advising, and orientation. She received her BA in Communications from the University at Albany, SUNY, and is currently pursuing her MSEd in Higher Education Administration at CUNY Baruch College. She is passionate about promoting holistic, professional development and works to ensure it is accessible and beneficial for all.