The Staff at the Wasserman Career Development Center
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Assistant Vice President
Trudy Steinfeld (bio)
Trudy Steinfeld has worked in non-profit, higher education and career development
for over twenty years. She holds a BA in American Studies and Education from Ramapo
College of New Jersey, a MA in American Civilization from NYU GSAS and has extensive
graduate course work in Counseling Psychology. Trudy oversaw the design and
development of the new Wasserman Center and has worked with students, faculty and
administrators from all NYU schools to offer a wide range of services to the diverse
NYU community. She is considered a national leader and expert in the field of career
development and has been interviewed and widely quoted in leading publications and
on air news programs. Trudy has spoken at many national and international forums and
is on the faculty of the Career Services Institute. Trudy enjoys cooking for friends,
loves playing tennis, and is devoted to her dog "Norm" and her family.
trudy.steinfeld@nyu.edu
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Directors
Paula Lee (bio)
Paula has worked at the Wasserman Center since 1987. She holds a Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from Barnard College. Paula enjoys "b" activities including baking, bowling, Brooklyn, and baseball.
paula.lee@nyu.edu
Diana Gruverman (bio)
Diana is the Director of Employer Services at The Wasserman Center. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from NYU. Diana has worked at NYU since 2001, though her ties to the University go back much further. Her parents met as freshmen at NYU when her father was running for class president. In her spare time, Diana loves reading books and doing cartwheels.
diana.gruverman@nyu.edu
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Associate Directors
Robert Caparaz (bio)
Robert has a Master's in Counseling, a Bachelor's in Finance, and numerous other graduate school credits from Columbia's Business School to Pratt's Library Science program. He has worked at the Center since 1996. He is a multiple career changer, as well as an aspiring, though undisciplined, poet, fair-weather biker, and fierce ping-pong player.
robert.caparaz@nyu.edu
Gracy Sarkissian (bio)
Gracy has worked at NYU since 2004 and joined the Wasserman Center in 2008. She previously served as an admissions committee member in the Undergraduate Admissions Office and traveled across the country recruiting top talent. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Communication and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Politics from New York University. In her free time, Gracy enjoys entertaining friends and family with elaborate dinners and funny stories.
gracy.sarkissian@nyu.edu
Lisa Wong (bio)
Lisa is an Assistant Director at the Wasserman Center. Previously, she has worked as a Coordinator of an advisement center, an academic advisor and a biology counselor at a community college. She has a Masters of Education and Masters of Art in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is also an alumni of Hamilton College. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading fiction novels, catching up with good friends, and watching reality television.
lisa.wong@nyu.edu
Leah Lattimore (bio)
Leah is the Associate Director of Multicultural Career Programs at the Wasserman Center. In this role, she works with students, NYU departments, employers and other stakeholders on diversity and inclusion initiatives. She finds interacting with students and helping them obtain their dream jobs and internships extremely rewarding. She graduated from NYU with a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and returned to obtain her Master's in Higher Education Administration. She has worked in the advertising and recruiting industries and is an avid reader.
leah.lattimore@nyu.edu
Heather Tranen (bio)
Heather is an Associate Director, Global Communications & Strategic Outreach at the Wasserman Center. In her role, she manages all of the Wasserman Center's social media platforms, executes the overall communications and marketing initiatives, and creates engaging online communities for students across the GNU to maximize their career preparedness. Additionally, she conducts outreach to new employers, and works to increase employment opportunities for NYU students. Her Bachelors degree is from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia with a major in English and a minor in Italian. In September 2010 she completed her Master's degree from NYU in Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration with a focus on Global Perspectives and Social Justice. Previously, she worked in both the media and the hospitality industries in liaison and client development roles. Writing, traveling, cooking and exploring the great city of Manhattan are a few of Heather's various interests.
heather.tranen@nyu.edu
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Senior Assistant Directors
Erin Chamlee (bio)
Erin joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor in 2008. She has experience working in both the nonprofit sector in student advising, as well as the corporate sector in project management and marketing. Erin holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Although she has lived in NYC for over 5 years, she still holds pride in her Midwestern roots. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and won't pass up the chance to hike/camp, watch football, play tennis or read a good novel.
erin.chamlee@nyu.edu
Cheryl Mazlen (bio)
Cheryl Mazlen is an Assistant Director and has worked for the Wasserman Center since 2001, and has 10 years experience in the field of Career Counseling. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from SUNY Albany and an M.S. Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from Hunter College. Cheryl has past experience in both the legal and fashion industries.
cheryl.mazlen@nyu.edu
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Assistant Directors
Desalina Allen (bio)
Desalina joined the Wasserman staff in August of 2010 as a Program Assistant and now works as a Career Development Counselor. Prior to working at NYU Desalina worked in Career Services in Chicago and also has experience in consulting and nonprofit work. As an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois she studied Finance and Italian and she is currently pursing her MPA at NYU Wagner. In her free time, Desalina enjoys skiing, watching Oprah, listening to music, and visiting her family in Chicago. Like many staff members at Wasserman, she loves dogs especially her golden retriever Wrigley.
desalina.allen@nyu.edu
April Cash (bio)
April Cash joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor
in 2010. She has worked as a recruiter in Washington D.C and New York,
and also has marketing, advertising and public relations experience.
Before joining NYU April interned at the career centers at Teachers
College, Columbia University and the University of Arts London. April
earned her MA in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers
College, Columbia University, and her BS in Marketing from the
University of Central Florida. She likes photography, cupcakes, and
water sports.
april.cash@nyu.edu
Courtney Hirsch (bio)
Courtney Hirsch joined The Wasserman Center as a Career Counselor in September 2007. Prior to joining Wasserman, Courtney provided crisis counseling and advocacy to crime victims and victims of domestic violence in the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, and served as a Residence Hall Manager at NYU's uptown residence halls. Courtney received both her M.A. in Counseling Psychology and her B.S. in Communications from NYU.
courtney@nyu.edu
Jenny Idiculla (bio)
Jenny joined the Wasserman Center in August of 2008. Prior to joining NYU, Jenny was an Assistant Buyer for Macy's Home Store. She holds a B.B.A. in marketing from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling at NYU. In her free time, Jenny enjoys volunteering, reading, sitcoms, and spending time with family and friends.
jenny.idiculla@nyu.edu
Manaf Mansure (bio)
Manaf joined the Wasserman Center in September 2012. Prior to joining NYU, Manaf coordinated the development of UCLA's first year experience office and its multiple cross-campus initiatives. Manaf has also worked in other areas of higher education including career development, alumni relations, parent engagement, student activities and residential education. Apart from formal graduate study in higher education and student personnel administration at NYU, he has a bachelor's degree in theater from UCLA. In his free time, he enjoys exploring new brunch spots in the City and Hoboken, standing in never-ending lines at local festivals, attending every 5K run and Broadway show possible and catching up with friends new and lasting in any way possible.
manaf.mansure@nyu.edu
Rebecca Salk (bio)
Rebecca joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor in 2010. For two years prior, she was an Admissions Counselor at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from The George Washington University and her M.A. in Higher Education Administration from NYU. Rebecca has studied and worked in Spain and Japan and still travels whenever she can, especially to destinations with good food. Closer to home, she enjoys reading, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
rebecca.salk@nyu.edu
Tara Schwartz (bio)
Tara joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor in 2011. Prior to joining NYU, Tara interned in the Teachers College Career Services Office and has worked in the financial services, public relations, and marketing industries. Tara earned her MA in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College and her BS in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, traveling, and frozen yogurt.
tara.schwartz@nyu.edu
Jeff Strowe (bio)
Jeff joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor/Assistant Director in July 2012. He holds an M.Ed in Counseling from North Carolina State University and a B.A. in English from Appalachian State University. Prior to joining Wasserman, Jeff lived in North Carolina, where he worked as an English teacher, before switching careers and becoming a Counselor. As a newcomer to New York City, he is eagerly exploring the five boroughs and enjoying the plethora of live music, comedy, and culinary gems.
jeff.strowe@nyu.edu
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System Administrator
Dexter Hazelton (bio)
Dexter's duties involve the Administration, maintenance and technical support of all Computer Hardware (Servers, Workstations, PDA), Printers, Copiers and software including the administration of all databases for the Career Development staff, students and employers. He holds a BS from Bellevue University in Business Information Systems and a Diploma from the US Army School of Information Technology in Systems and Database Administration. He enjoys playing soccer, visits to Trinidad & Tobago Carnival and watching his son play football for the University of Southern California. "Go Trojans."
dexter.hazelton@nyu.edu
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Student Employment Specialist
Shirley Harvin (bio)
Shirley has worked at the NYU Office of Financial Aid 1977-1994 and The Wasserman Center for Career Development since 1994. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Mercy College; Associate in Management from Collegiate Institute. She served in Frankurt Germany 1972-1974 and Operation Desert Storm 1990. She retired from the US Army/USAR 1994. She enjoys playing basketball and dancing.
shirley.harvin@nyu.edu
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Student Employment Administrative Aide
Adriele Parker (bio)
Adriele joined the Wasserman Center in August 2008 as a Student Employee. She received her BFA from NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in May 2011. When she's not assisting NYU Student Employee's with their on-campus employment needs, she co-hosts a web series and co-owns an independent artist development & career consulting agency. In her free time, Adriele enjoys reading, painting, playing board games, Tae Bo, and traveling.
adriele.parker@nyu.edu
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Recruitment Manager
Rachel Gold (bio)
Rachel joined the Wasserman Center in August 2010 as a Recruitment Assistant, and was promoted to the role of Recruitment Manager in October 2011. She graduated from the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and an Outside Concentration in Business. Prior to joining Wasserman, Rachel worked in the pharmaceutical and real estate development industries. Some of her favorite things are spending time with her family, autumn, dining out, July 4th and traveling.
rachel.gold@nyu.edu
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Manager of Employer Services and Special Events
Annette Tucker (bio)
Annette has worked at the center since 1998: She holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from New York University, a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and an Associate Degree in Business Administration from NYU. She enjoys working with students, employers and listening to music. Her leisure time is spent organizing trips for her fifteen year old daughter, a USA Junior Olympics Championship participant.
annette.tucker@nyu.edu
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Assistant to the Executive Director
M'Chelle Ryan (bio)
M’Chelle joined the Wasserman Center in 2011. She graduated from Florida
State University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Before
coming to NYU she worked for the College of Medicine at both Columbia University
and the University of Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction,
watching comedies, strolling through Western Europe, and is currently on
a quest for the perfect slice of pizza.
mchelle.ryan@nyu.edu
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Recruitment Assistants
Janene Smith (bio)
Janene supports the Wasserman Center's On-Campus Recruitment Program. She earned a B.A. from Cornell University with a double major in Psychology and Africana Studies. Prior to joining Wasserman, Janene worked at the New York Sate Psychiatric Institute. She enjoys swimming, reading, cooking, trying new restaurants with friends, and traveling. She is on a mission to collect a souvenir from all 50 states.
janene.smith@nyu.edu
Stephanie Isola (bio)
Stephanie joined the Wasserman Center in 2010 as a Student Employee working with the On-Campus Recruiting Program. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and with a minor in Creative Writing. She enjoys baking, sports, outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
stephanie.isola@nyu.edu
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Front Desk Reception
Tanya Hodges (bio)
Tanya has worked at the Wasserman Center since 1998, and coordinates the staff and services at the Center's main reception area. With her numerous years in customer service, Tanya will be sure to greet you with a smile and assist you with your needs.
th24@nyu.edu
Sheila Lynch (bio)
Sheila began working at Wasserman in 2009 after earning her B.A. in Psychology from NYU. Prior to joining the Wasserman team, Sheila worked in NYU's Department of Residential Education as a Peer Educator and Resident Assistant, and as an intern at the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault. In her free time, she enjoys baking, singing, reading and translating pop songs and church hymns into Spanish.
sheila.lynch@nyu.edu


