As a Program Manager at Dartmouth College's Center for Professional Development, I am dedicated to empowering students and professionals to navigate their career paths through innovative strategies rooted in design thinking and personalized career advising. With over two decades of experience spanning architecture, education, and career development, I bring a unique multidisciplinary approach to my work, blending creativity, strategic insight, and deep empathy to guide individuals toward their professional goals.At Dartmouth, I lead the Career Design Lab, where I design and implement programs that equip students with the tools they need to excel in an ever-evolving job market. My focus is on helping students visualize their career trajectories through hands-on exercises like mind mapping, simulating career pathways, and value-based career design. By integrating creative problem-solving techniques and fostering self-awareness, I aim to create transformative experiences that enable students to make informed decisions about their futures.Prior to Dartmouth, I served as Assistant Director at the Center for Career Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis, where I supported architecture students and young professionals in crafting compelling portfolios, applying for internships, and developing long-term career strategies. My passion for mentoring is reflected in the numerous success stories of students securing competitive positions in top firms and graduate programs.In addition to my work in career development, I am the founder of Looper Works LLC, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in education, career advising, and professional development. Through this venture, I’ve advised clients globally, helping them navigate academic and career challenges with tailored strategies that emphasize self-reflection, goal setting, and visualization techniques.My professional journey began in architecture, where I led over 15 high-profile projects as Director of Design at Danny Forster & Architecture in New York, working with renowned clients like Peter Jackson and Taylor Swift. My architectural experience informs my career advising, as I understand the importance of integrating creative processes with strategic planning.