Kelly Collins
Executive Director, Rockwell Career Center
Kelly Collins is the Executive Director of the Rockwell Career Center at the C. T. Bauer College of Business. Kelly joined the Bauer College in March 2016. Prior to coming to the University of Houston, Kelly ran the MBA Career Management Center at the Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. She loves helping connect students to employers, and supporting students as they achieve their career goals. Kelly grew up in Wisconsin and is happy to now call Houston her home. She’s lived in Los Angeles, Chicago and Salt Lake City; loves to be outdoors and has a soft spot for dogs.
Megan Bauml
Director, Undergraduate and MS Accountancy Career Counseling
Megan is the Director of Undergraduate and MS Accountancy Career Counseling. Megan previously served as the Associate Director for Undergraduate Career Counseling and as the Career Counselor for Accounting Specialty Programs students (PPA, CAP, MS Accy, Accounting Certificates), a role she held from 2008 to 2025. Prior to coming to the University of Houston, Megan worked in recruiting, training, and workforce development, managing a nationwide college recruiting program and assisting with onboarding and succession planning. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Business with concentrations in Marketing and Business Management, and has lived in Houston since 2005.
Amanda Ware
Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Services and Accountancy Career Programming
Amanda Ware is the Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Services and Accountancy Career Programming at the Rockwell Career Center in the Bauer College of Business. Amanda has worked in higher education since 2007 in multiple roles, including Career Counselor, Academic Advisor, and Administrative Assistant. Amanda received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edwards University.
Specialties and Interests
AccountingAcademic Categories
AccountingAudience
BBA/MSAccyGrace Rivera
Senior Career Development Specialist
Grace is the Finance Career Development Specialist at the Rockwell Career Center. Prior to coming to the University of Houston in June of 2023, she worked in various areas including club advising, career coaching, residence life, and admissions and financial aid at Baylor University and the University of Maryland. Grace received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baylor University and a Master of Education in Higher Education, Student Affairs from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Specialties and Interests
FinanceAcademic Categories
FinanceAudience
BBA/MSAccyChris Porras
Senior Career Development Specialist
Chris is the Senior Career Development Specialist for the Supply Chain Management and Management students and Co-Instructor of BUSI 3302 course at the Rockwell Career Center. Prior to joining Bauer, Chris worked for 4 different colleges and universities (including UH) within the field of collegiate recreation & wellness and spent a couple of years working in public recreation and non-profit recreation. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Parks Administration with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Illinois State University and a Master in Higher Education and Leadership Policy Studies from the University of Houston.
Specialties and Interests
BBA Management, BBA Supply ChainAcademic Categories
ManagementSupply Chain Management (SCM)AJ Qureshi
Career Development Specialist
AJ Qureshi is the Career Counselor for Marketing and Entrepreneurship undergraduates. AJ is a Bauer Marketing Alum, a former recruiter, and has experience as a paralegal, customer relations, non-profit case manager, and, most recently, a project manager. AJ is a former mentor for the Ted Bauer Leadership Program and a Coach for BUSI 3302. AJ is a people-oriented problem solver skilled in building relationships, out-of-the-box problem solving, and adapting to new challenges. “I love connecting with people, exploring careers with them, and making new connections. I am adept at getting out of my comfort zone and seeking new opportunities and challenges to learn and grow from while inspiring others to do the same.”
Specialties and Interests
Marketing & EntrepreneurshipAcademic Categories
EntrepreneurshipMarketingBrisa Gossett
Program Director, Department Business Operations
Brisa M. Gossett is the Program Director of Department Business Operations at the Rockwell Career Center. She began working at the University of Houston in 2006. Before joining RCC, Brisa served as Program Manager for the UH Staff Council and worked at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) for over 10 years. Brisa serves as an Academic Affairs representative of the UH Staff Council and is an officer of Cougar Rhetoric, a Toastmasters International Club at the University of Houston. Brisa is a member of the University of Houston System Staff Executive Council (USSEC), the Student Centers Policy Board, and the Staff Council Scholarships and Advancement Committee. She graduated from the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in 2008 and earned a BBA and BS from UH in 2011.
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
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
MSHelen 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
MBAMSAmanda 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.
Specialties and Interests
Bauer Alumni from May 2019 - May 2025Academic Categories
Office of Graduate Business Career ServicesAudience
AlumniRaji Aiyer
Director of Employer Relations
Raji Aiyer is the Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center of the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston (UH). Before joining this position, Raji managed national sales and marketing teams at Paramount Pictures, CBS Television, Showtime Networks, and WEA (a division of the Warner Music Group). She has also provided marketing and operations consulting services to non-profit organizations and start-ups.
Raji, an alumna of Bauer’s Executive MBA program, holds an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the advisor for the New Millennial/GenZ Community organization. Raji is passionate about connecting employers with students and faculty for experiential learning opportunities.
Specialties and Interests
Business Development, Sales, MarketingAudience
EmployersIndustries
Business Services (Event Planning / Executive Search / HR / Recruitment Firm / Staffing)ConsultingGovernment (Federal/State/City) / Law Enforcement / Military ServiceOliver Blanco
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Oliver Blanco is the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center, C.T. Bauer College of Business (University of Houston). Oliver partners with employers to build strategic campus recruitment plans and connect organizations with top Bauer BBA, MBA, and MS talent.
With experience in both graduate and undergraduate career counseling, as well as a background in HR and nonprofit, Oliver brings a comprehensive perspective to talent development and employer engagement. He is proud to be a UH and UHD alum, a nonprofit advocate, a devoted dog dad, and a trained Cougar Ally committed to inclusive student success.
Connect with Oliver to discuss how you can engage with Bauer business talent. Schedule a chat: https://calendly.com/oliverblanco/30min
Audience
EmployersIndustries
Accounting FirmsBanking / Financial / InsuranceTechnology / Telecommunications/ Technical ServicesCheryl Hicks
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Cheryl brings extensive experience in higher education and recruiting, including more than eight years at Wake Forest University’s Office of Personal and Career Development, where she served as an associate. She also serves on NACE’s Career Coaching Faculty.
Audience
EmployersRyan Gentile
Events & Recruiting Manager
Ryan joined the team in January 2025 as the Events and Recruiting Manager.
Before joining the team he spent the last 10 years in the recruiting field and got his start with Mattress Firm. He joined them in 2012 and spent his first 2 years selling mattresses in their stores in the Houston area. He would then transition in 2014 into the Talent Acquisition Department where he would recruit people to work in stores all around the state of Texas and Louisiana. While doing that, he would also be responsible for doing collegiate recruiting of students looking for full/part time work or internships for the summer in their stores.
This is where he fell in love with collegiate recruiting and for 4 years recruited students from the University of Houston to intern with the company and/or work after graduation. He would partner with Bauer and PES and attend multiple career fairs, do mock interviews, info sessions, speak to organizations, resume reviews, and host an event called Bed Races on campus. He also ran the summer internship programs for the Houston area for the summers of 2017, 2018, and 2019.
After leaving Mattress Firm in 2020, he would take a year off before joining the Talent Acquisition Team with Tailored Brands in the Summer of 2021. That company owned and operated Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A Bank, K&G Fashion Superstore, and Moore’s Clothing (Canada). He would recruit people to work in their store locations around the Houston area and then primarily for Moore’s Clothing. He would then transition to be the company’s first Collegiate Recruiter where he would find students from across the country to intern for the corporate offices in Houston, Dublin, CA, Atlanta, and NYC.
Ryan loves his sports and you can always find him rooting for his Rockets, Texans, and especially his Astros. Baseball is his favorite sport so being the talker he is, he can talk baseball all day long. When he’s not watching sports, you can find him spending time with his wife and also being a girl dad with his 2 daughters.
Audience
EmployersIndustries
Architecture / Construction / Interior Design / Property Mgmt. / Real EstateArts / Entertainment / Travel / Food Services / HospitalityAviation / Space OperationsBeautyConsumer Packaged GoodsEducation (Including Training)Healthcare / Medical / Pharmaceuticals / Fitness / Nutrition / HealthHome ServicesReligious / Non-Profit / Social Services / ChildcareRetail Trade (Including Automotive)Sports Team / Franchise / Sports Education / ManagementTransportation / Supply Chain CompaniesTroy Hopkins
Director of Experiential Learning
Troy Hopkins, JD, PHR is the Director of Experiential Learning at the Rockwell Career Center and the Co-Instructor of BUSI 3302 (Connecting Bauer to Business) BUSI 4396 (Business Internships for Credit) & BUSI B011 (Business Co-Op).
Troy has been with the Bauer College since 2006 and the University of Houston since 2003. Troy has worked at Texas universities since 1997, starting at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science. Troy earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law – Houston while working full-time at Bauer College. Troy has earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP certifications and is a member of the Texas State Bar.
Specialties and Interests
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Our Mission
The mission of the Rockwell Career Center is to complement C.T. Bauer College students’ academic experiences with career development and experiences to help them attain successful and fulfilling careers and increase the value of Bauer to the business community in Houston and the world.
Our Vision
The Rockwell Career Center will be a leading career center for providing proactive, innovative and effective services to our students, alumni and employers.
We will recognize the ongoing attainment of our vision when other organizations look to us as a benchmark and leader in career services, and we are recognized nationally and globally for our leadership and innovation. Our students will have consistently high ratings of our services, our alumni and employers will choose to be actively engaged in our programming, and we will be considered a core school by leading employers. All of this will result in strong placement outcomes for our students.
Our Values
- Responsiveness: We take personal responsibility to acknowledge all requests for information in a timely and accurate manner.
- Integrity: We are honest, fair, trustworthy and ethical with all of our customers.
- Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations in all areas of services.
- Professionalism: We create a strong impression with employers and behave as role models for students.
- Lifelong Learning: We provide up-to-date knowledge, resources and training to facilitate growth and advancement.
- Teamwork: We unite corporate leaders, alumni, the university and the Houston community to enhance career opportunities for Bauer students.
