Wasserman Center Staff Biographies
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trudy Steinfeld
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 is an avid NY Mets fan, is devoted to her dog "Lenny" and her family.
DIRECTOR
Paula Lee
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.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Robert Caparaz
Robert has a Master's in Counseling, a Bachelor's in Finance, and numerous other graduate schools 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.
Diana Gruverman
Diana is an Associate Director and 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.
Michelle Knopf
Michelle is the Recruitment Manger for the On-Campus Recruitment Program. She also is the systems administrator for NYU CareerNet/NYU InterviewNet, iNet and NYUeVita. Michelle holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Cornell University and a Masters of Higher Education from NYU. Michelle has worked at the Wasserman Center for Career Development since 2003.
Christopher Thunberg
Christopher serves as an Associate Director at the Wasserman Center, which he joined in 2005. He has worked in the field of career services since 2002. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from CIIS, and his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from New York University (WSC). His previous experience includes work in mental health, corporate recruitment, and HR. In good weather, he very much enjoys biking to work across the Brooklyn Bridge.
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Allyson Kapadia
Allyson is an Assistant Director at the Wasserman Center, who joined
the staff in 2007. Previously, Allyson worked as both an Account Manager and
Senior Service Manager for a global telecommunications corporation, in both
New York and London. She holds both a Master of Arts and a Master of Education
degree in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College Columbia University
and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont.
Cheryl Mazlen
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.
Mary Snowden
Mary Snowden serves as an Assistant Director at the Wasserman Center.
Mary's previous work varies from her role as Acting Program Manager for Sociocultural
Programming at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to her experience
as a part-time, fill-in News Anchor, Producer, and Programming Assistant for
Jammin' 98.3 (WJMR), a Milwaukee-area Commercial Radio Station. She holds a
Master's degree in Administrative Leadership, with a focus on Adult and Continuing
Education, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication
(Broadcast focus), paired with an English minor from UWM. She enjoys a mean
coffee bean, great conversation and books, and experiencing many cultural and
artistic opportunities with friends in order to learn her new New York residence.
Lisa Wong
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.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COUNSELORS
Courtney Hirsch
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.
Diana Richter
Diana has worked for NYU since 2006, joining the Wasserman Center in 2008. Her
past professional experiences include working in corporate marketing as an
Editorial Manager, and serving as the assistant director of a K-8 educational
center. She earned her Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Personnel
Administration, and her Bachelor's in Communication Studies from New York University
(Steinhardt '04, '08). Outside of the office, Diana is an avid fan of the 92
Street Y's dance classes, fusion food, and adventure travel.
James Sillcox
James joined the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor
in 2008. Before working in career development, he provided crisis
counseling and case management as a hospital chaplain, assistant
pastor, and youth counselor. He received his B.A. in Psychology from
Eastern University, his M.Div. in Religion from Princeton Seminary,
and his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from NYU. In his free time, he
enjoys rock climbing, meditation, traveling, and reading.
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Dexter Hazelton
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."
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Shirley Harvin
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.
RECRUITMENT MANAGER
Daila Ham
Daila Ham is the Recruitment Manager for the Employer Services Team at the Wasserman Center. She works closely with both students and employers through the On-Campus Recruitment Program. Daila completed her undergraduate degree in 2007 from the College of Arts and Science at NYU; she majored in History and Spanish, and minored in Classical Civilizations. Outside of work, Daila is very passionate about traveling; she also enjoys working out and dining with family and friends.
MANAGER OF EMPLOYER SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Annette Tucker
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.
BUDGET ANALYST
Carrie David
Carrie joined the Center in 2007, and brings over 7 years of experience in budgetary and financial anlysis. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration, as well as a BA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. Outside of the Center, she is actively involved with numerous volunteer activities, including AIDS Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, March of Dimes and NY Cares, among others.
ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Steven King
Steven is the Assistant to the Executive Director at the Wasserman Center, where he serves as a primary source of information to the general public, employers, students, staff and faculty on policies, procedures, programs and Center activities. Prior to this, Steven was employed as a Recruitment Assistant in the On-Campus Recruitment program at the Wasserman Center. He holds a BA in Music from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. Steven is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, camping and kayaking.
RECRUITMENT ASSISTANT
Leah Lattimore
Leah is a Recruitment Assistant at the Wasserman Center and who assists with the On-Campus Recruitment Program (OCR). 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 a minor in Law and Society and has worked in the advertising and recruiting industries. In her spare time, she's an avid reader who loves spending time in parks when the weather is nice. EMPLOYER ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Marcelle Kahn
Marcelle serves as the Employer Account Representative, where she is a source of information for all employers who utilize the Wasserman Center, specifically for the On-Campus Recruitment Program. Previously, she's worked as a Recruitment Assistant with the OCR program. She is currently working on completing her MA in Higher Education Administration, at NYU.
FRONT DESK RECEPTION
Tanya Hodges
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.
Asher Weiss
Asher works as a receptionist at the center, and has been with the office since 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Princeton University. He is also an avid and dedicated song-writer.
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