Gillian Gaboury
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Major: Finance and Managerial Economics
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Brimfield, MA
Summer 2023 internship: Career Development Intern at City of Boston’s Office of Youth Employment
Clubs and activities: Academic Fellows Program
Future career aspirations: Help build a supportive society through economic development and teaching financial literacy
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Paradise Roll from Wasabi
Favorite spot on campus: The athletic fields next to the Champion Center- great place to take a stroll and see campus from a different perspective!
Spare time activities: Snuggle with my dogs and listen to podcasts- true crime especially
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Be fluid and understanding of changes in your career. Take the moment to slow down and use it as an opportunity to reevaluate what you truly want in your career. Your life is special and you should choose a career that is just as special and is adequate for your needs.
Vaughn Goldsmith
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Major: Finance
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Franklin, MA
Post-Graduation plans, Spring 2024: Full-time Commercial Real Estate Analyst position at Wells Fargo
Clubs and activities: Isenberg Real Estate Advisors Analyst, Vice President of Real Estate Club
Future career aspirations: Acquisitions Analyst
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Hampton Gold N’ Spicey
Favorite spot on campus: Campus Pond
Spare time activities: Watch sports
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Always keep your resume and LinkedIn up to date, you never know who is looking.
Anna Litteer
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Tuesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Major: Sport Management & Marketing
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Marlborough, MA
Summer 2022 internship: Marketing & Experience Intern at Buffalo Bills
Clubs and activities: Student Manager for UMass Football, VP of Pledge Education for Delta Sigma Pi, Director of Brand & Media for Women in Sport Management
Future career aspirations: Work in the NFL, whether it be in player personnel and operations or player development and community relations
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Fruit and Nut Salad with avocado and grilled chicken from Green Fields
Favorite spot on campus: Football Performance Center & Chase Career Center Interview Rooms
Spare time activities: Cooking and working out are preferred, but also enjoys reading and golfing
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? There is always time, whether it is taking on a way to get involved in campus organizations or reaching out to make a connection with someone in your desired field. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there and make connections in any area that you see potential in, you never know who will be there for you upon graduation.
Manuela Morcos
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Major: Accounting
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Uxbridge, MA
Summer 2023 internship: Audit and Assurance Intern at Deloitte (Boston)
Clubs and activities: Undergraduate Student Advisory Council
Future career aspirations: Get CPA, then become a business owner down the line!
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Spicy Salmon Bowl or Mediterranean Salad (can’t choose one!)
Favorite spot on campus: Stairs of Fine Arts Center in front of the campus pond
Spare time activities: Get boba, read, and spend time with friends!
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Be yourself! Making connections will be easier if you do not have to fake who you are.
Colin Nally
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Monday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Major: Finance
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Georgetown, MA
Summer 2023 internship: Capital Programs Oversight Intern at Mass Bay Transit Authority
Clubs and activities: Kappa Sigma, Finance Society, Intramural Sports
Future career aspirations: MLB Front Office
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Burger from The Grill
Favorite spot on campus: Blue Wall
Spare time activities: Golf, skiing, playing/watching sports, traveling
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Get involved early and take advantage of every opportunity. You never know what a connection may lead to in the future.
Paulette Palomares
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Monday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Major: Marketing & Sport Management
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Many places – Guadalajara (Mexico), Frisco (Texas), Foxborough (MA), and Morristown (NJ)
Summer 2023 internship: Marketing Intern at Etnetera Motion – Prague, Czech Republic
Clubs and activities: Isenberg Ethics Team, Theater, StudioU Photography (for anybody who needs free headshots!)
Future career aspirations: Work in Marketing, Advertising, Design, and/or Communications in the Entertainment Industry
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Burrito from Tamales!
Favorite spot on campus: Inside Worcester Café
Spare time activities: Play volleyball, draw/paint, read, play guitar/piano, eat frozen yogurt with friends/family!
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Don’t be afraid to try new things, that is how you learn! Preparing for your career is important, but don’t forget that exposure to things outside of what you are studying can also turn into great stories and experiences.
Erica Phan
Career Peer
Spring 2024 Hours
Monday 1:00 PM –4:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Major: Dual Degree in OIM and Informatics
YOG: May 2024
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Summer 2023 internship: RDAR and Data Quality Credit Risk Intern at Credit Suisse
Clubs and activities: Hack(H)er413, GDSC UMass, BUILD UMass
Future career aspirations: Product/Project Management or Technology Consulting
Favorite meal at Blue Wall: Rainbow Rolls at Wasabi
Favorite spot on campus: 3rd floor in the corners of the Design Building for the best sunset
Spare time activities: Thrifting and baking
What is your best career advice for Isenberg students? Don’t hesitate to seek on-campus experiences, sometimes those will make you the best of friends and mentors that will help you immensely in your future.
Carly Tavano
Career Peer