Stacey Piefer
Senior Director, Graduate and Alumni Career Services
Stacey Piefer is the Senior Director, Graduate and Alumni Career Services at the C.T. Bauer College of Business’ Rockwell Career Center.
With more than 20 years of experience in corporate branding, marketing and business communications consulting and strategy, Stacey has shifted her focus from helping companies to helping students.
She believes career paths are like people, they are all different. After spending time volunteering, mentoring and working with Bauer undergraduate students, she discovered her true passion.
Now, she is giving back to the students attending her beloved University of Houston of which she is an alumna where she obtained her BBA in public relations and communications.
Stacey is an aspiring writer, and working on having a published work within the next five years. When she isn’t on campus or writing, you can find her reading, running, watching sports, or spending time with her dogs, family and friends.
Academic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesErin Reed
Associate Director, Graduate Career Counseling
Erin Reed is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor degree in Marketing. She also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. Her professional background spans across several industries including Retail, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, and now Higher Education. She began her career at Foley’s Department Stores (now Macy’s) where she was a member of the Buyer Training Program and an Account Coordinator for in-house advertising. After obtaining her MBA, she transitioned careers into Human Resources and became the Manager of Global University Relations at Cooper Industries where she led the global university recruiting and rotational programs for the company. After almost 4 years, Erin moved into an HR Manager role at Stanley Black & Decker where she was responsible for all of the HR activities at a small division of the company. Each of these roles eventually led Erin to realize her true passion for counseling students on their careers. This led Erin to join The University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business as an MBA Career Development Specialist. Within a year, she was promoted to Senior Career Development Specialist and is now Associate Director for Graduate Career Services and is responsible for developing the career skills of over 800 MBA students among a host of other responsibilities. Erin is a member of the National Black MBA Association and the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance (MBA CSEA). She also holds the following certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP, The Birkman Method, Korn Ferry Voices, Leadership Architect 101, and Via Edge.
Specialties and Interests
FTMBAPMBA (A-G)MS SalesMS HR LeadershipMS Global BusinessAcademic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
MBAMSLaTanya Miles
Associate Director, Bauer Graduate Career Education
LaTanya N. Miles is an experienced Career Services professional dedicated to helping students navigate the job search with confidence, clarity, and purpose. She specializes in career storytelling, professional branding, and employer engagement, with a passion for supporting students through both the strategy and the emotional reality of transition. After personally experiencing her own season of career uncertainty, LaTanya brings lived experience, empathy, and real-world insight into her coaching — meeting students where they are and equipping them with practical tools and intentional direction to achieve alignment.
At Bauer, she focuses on transforming career anxiety into career alignment, empowering students to recognize their value, communicate it effectively, and pursue opportunities that match both their goals and identity. LaTanya believes that meaningful career development is not just about securing a job — it’s about building confidence, thoughtfully designing your path, and stepping boldly into the future you choose.
Specialties and Interests
PMBA (T-Z)MS BZANMS MIS (N-Z)Academic Categories
Master of ScienceOffice of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
MBAMSHelen Godfrey
Sr. Career Development Specialist
Helen found her calling when she entered the world of career counseling and corporate recruitment in 1999. Before joining the University of Houston, she spent 7 years at Florida International University, where she held multiple roles within the career center, including employer relations, career counselor, and ultimately Associate Director of the Engineering Career Center. In addition, she has served as a manager, recruiter, Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa, as well as an English teacher in Japan with the JET Program.
She started working at the University of Houston in 2009, and she has been with the Rockwell Career Center at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston since 2014. She provides strategic individual and customized career coaching for MBA/MS students.
Helen earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Oregon. She is a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified Coach (BCC), and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas.
Specialties and Interests
FTMBAPMBA (N-S)MS MGMT LDMS MKTMS ENTRAcademic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
MBAMSLori Osborn
Sr. Career Development Specialist
Lori Osborn is a Senior Career Development specialist with the Rockwell Career Center at the C.T. Bauer College of Business working with MBA/MS students. Prior to joining the Bauer College in March of 2016, Lori was the Director of Career Development and Placement with the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston. There, she had the privilege to oversee all aspects of career services including career counseling for both undergraduate and graduate students studying hotel and restaurant management as well as all employer relations and the planning and execution of all career services events. Lori has over 6 years of experience in human resources in the private sector as well as 5 plus years of experience in project management at land grant universities such as New Mexico State University and Texas A&M University. Working at both Dona Ana Community College and the Conrad N. Hilton College afforded her the opportunity to gain teaching experience as well. Lori holds an associate broker’s license in New Mexico. Her passion is working with students and coaching them in their career pursuits and developing partnerships with industry. Lori has her Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science from New Mexico State University and her Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management also from New Mexico State University.
Specialties and Interests
PMBA (H-M)EMBAOMBAMS SCMMS Real EstateAcademic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
MBAMSErin Sweeney
Sr. Career Development Specialist
Erin Sweeney is a Senior MBA Career Development Specialist in the Rockwell Career Center at the Bauer College of Business. Prior to joining the University of Houston, Erin worked for the University of Texas School of Law as a career advisor and director for the law school’s Judicial Clerkship Program. She holds a law degree from the UT School of Law and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from UT’s McCombs School of Business. Erin is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.
Specialties and Interests
MSFMS MIS (A-M)Academic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
MSAmanda Wysinger
Assistant Director for Alumni Coaching and Career Center Outcomes
Amanda is the Assistant Director for Alumni Coaching and Career Center Outcomes at the Rockwell Career Center. She has been part of the University of Houston community for over five years, beginning her RCC journey as a Career Development Specialist supporting Marketing and Entrepreneurship students. She also previously served as an Academic Advisor for MARK, MANA, and ENTR majors.
Prior to joining Bauer College, Amanda held various roles in higher education, including Graduate Admissions Counselor, Graduate Academic Advisor, and Graduate Assistant for MBA/MPP admissions and recruitment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Agnes Scott College and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Mills College.
