Eric Eisendrath
Associate Director | Career Coach
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy, Developer, Ideation, Individualization, Maximizer
Eric works with all students. Prior to joining the CPD seven years ago, Eric worked for the Positive Coaching Alliance, a non-profit founded at Stanford University that focuses on developing better athletes and better people through positive and character-building experiences. A former Division I ice hockey player at Brown, Eric has also continued to work in sports television production, which began for three decades, including coverage of eight Olympic Games including the Paris 2024 Summer Games, as well as the NFL, NBA, MLB and the NHL. He has won three Emmys for his TV work.
Leyou Belayneh
Assistant Director | Career Coach
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Futuristic, Empathy, Individualization, Belief, Connectedness
After graduating in finance from the University of Louisville, Leyou worked in corporate training and development at Allstate Insurance. There, Leyou facilitated learning sessions on career paths and leadership for 1000+ employees in the Southern Region. She then began pursuing her MBA while working for Admissions at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY. From there, Leyou worked in Employer Relations for the Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies candidates. In this role, she delivered presentations related to career readiness, such as resumes and networking, and cultivated many relationships with employers in the community. She lives by Verna Myers’ quote that “diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance” and strives to show that through her work. Leyou is excited to be in a role at Dartmouth that supports and encourages all student populations. She is a member of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Chris Jordan
Assistant Director | Career Coach
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Empathy, Intellection, Connectedness, Strategic, Relator
With 20 years of experience in higher education as an art professor, faculty member, student mentor, and advisor at The University of Alabama and Russell Sage College, Chris utilizes a student-centered approach that acknowledges the whole person, placing emphasis on personal vision, values, and goals. He brings familiarity with alternative career pathways, having been steeped in a liberal arts background both personally and professionally. In addition to helping students achieve their goals, Chris is an exhibiting artist and a published author. His book, “Nowhere in Place,” explores the intersection of photography and meditation. Before his career in higher education, he wore a wide range of professional hats in the Greater Boston Area including working for Parthenon, PG Media Group, and Polaroid. For hobbies, Chris enjoys the great outdoors and holding down the groove on electric bass guitar. Chris is excited to coach all students in whatever capacity best supports their personal career journeys.
Meghan Brandow
Assistant Director | Career Coach
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Input, Individualization, Intellection, Empathy, Relator
With over seven years of experience working in higher education career services at New England College and Oregon State University – Cascades, Meghan is a career development professional passionate about helping college students navigate their unique pathways from college to career. A former recruiter, she is familiar with a wide variety of career pathways and is uniquely positioned to share a “behind the scenes” look at the hiring process, helping take the mystery out of job searching while inspiring confidence. Over the span of her career in higher education, Meghan has developed and taught three undergraduate and graduate-level courses on career planning, job search strategies, and professional skill development; and specializes in career and major exploration, resume development, interview preparation, personal branding, and career services programming. She believes strongly that intentional self-reflection is at the heart of all career planning activities, and is eager to support all Dartmouth students in achieving their personal and professional goals. An avid adventurer, Meghan enjoys snowboarding, hiking and backpacking her way through the NH 48 four-thousand footers, watching live music, and traveling with her family.
Monica Wilson
Director
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner, Strategic, Deliberative, Ideation, Achiever
Monica has over 20 years of experience at Dartmouth in career development and talent acquisition. She led the development of our year-round employer relations efforts, and has pioneered new programming to support career education and development. Prior to joining Dartmouth College, Monica held management roles in Canada and the U.S. in marketing, business development and administration.
Joe Hayes
Senior Associate Director
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Achiever, Ideation, Arranger, Competition
Connecting students to meaningful experiences has been the cornerstone of Joe’s career.
On the higher education front, Joe worked at both public and private institutions (Connecticut College, University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill) where he created partnerships with employers and prepared thousands of students to be successful at work through campus-wide strategic planning, career coaching, teaching and industry exposure.
Before entering higher education, Joe worked at a New York City-based consulting firm where he served in different roles from consultant to director of global operations. Joe holds an MBA and a B.S. in Political Science.
Anne Lyford
Associate Director
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Ideation, Strategic, Individualization, Positivity, Adaptability
Anne oversees the Employer Relations team for the office. Anne enjoys building and maintaining relationships with employers from across industries, implementing creative and innovative ways to connect students and employers, and educating students and partners on recruiting trends.
Prior to Dartmouth, Anne worked at Duke University’s Career Center for 13 years and most recently managed the Employer Relations team for nine years. She has also worked at the University of Miami and North Carolina State University’s Career Centers providing career guidance to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Anne has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Education in Counselor Education. As a former college tennis player, Anne continues to enjoy competing through the United States Tennis Association and is a Certified Personal Trainer.
Dave McKinley
Assistant Director
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Relator, Empathy, Adaptability, Developer, Discipline
Dave helps develop and implement service options for employers that fit the range of employer needs across industries. Dave serves as a primary contact for employer inquiries on effective ways to hire students. Prior to joining Dartmouth College, he managed a veterinary hospital, supported operations at an educational publishing company, dispatched rides for Americans with Disabilities at a public transit organization, as well as being a DJ on his hometown radio stations for a number of years. Dave was born and raised in local Enfield, NH and attended Syracuse University with a pursuit in Fine Arts: Music History & Cultures and Music Industry. In addition, he has lived in Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA in his thirst to experience as much as life gives him. His love for the mountains and lush forests drew him back as he reaches to complete the New England four-thousand footers, which he aims to finish with his dog, Denali.
Seth Looper
Program Manager
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Individualization, Strategic, Includer, Arranger, Learner
Seth brings over two decades of experience in higher education, blending his expertise in architecture, education, and entrepreneurship to enhance student success. As the Program Manager for the CPD Career Lab at Dartmouth, Seth is dedicated to integrating his design background into guiding students in crafting meaningful and strategic career paths. His student-centered approach emphasizes personal vision, values, and goals, helping students achieve fulfilling careers.
Previously, Seth served as the Director of Design at Danny Forster & Architecture in New York, where he led high-profile projects and cultivated relationships with prominent clients in the entertainment industry. He also founded Looper Works LLC, a global education consulting firm, and Looper Developments Inc., which focuses on developing innovative educational platforms. At Washington University in St. Louis, Seth significantly enhanced career readiness for students in art, design, and media disciplines as the Assistant Director at the Center for Career Engagement.
He is excited to bring his unique blend of design thinking and career development expertise to Dartmouth, empowering students to navigate their professional journeys with creativity and confidence.
Joe Plourde
Program Coordinator
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Ideation, Intellection, Adaptability, Context
As Program Coordinator, Joe’s job is to keep things running smoothly and solve whatever problems may arise, whether they are related to system support, scheduling logistics, or internship funding. Joe spent several years honing his customer service skills in various retail positions, before joining the Office of Student Development at Eastern University outside his home city of Philadelphia. Most recently, he worked at Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering providing administrative support for a number of faculty members.
Lucia Blanchard
Program Coordinator - Employer Relations
Quinn Bulkeley
Departmental Coordinator
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Relator, Intellection, Context, Harmony, Learner
Quinn was born in the Upper Valley, and, after attending school down south, returned to live and work in the area. She enjoys helping students connect to the resources and services they need.
Alexis Chelle
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Learner, Connectedness, Positivity, Developer, Strategic
Lexi is a ‘25 studying Sociology and African and African American Studies from Grand Junction, CO. On campus, she is involved in Sexual Assault Peer Alliance, Sigma Delta sorority, and tutoring. Lexi is passionate about child welfare, and sociology. Lexi brings advocacy, research, and outreach experience from her professional endeavors with various non-profits.
Allyson Connors
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Arranger, Input, Learner, Empathy, Competition
Ally is a ’25 studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Music from Bethesda, MD. On campus, she is a member of the women’s soccer team, Women in Business club, and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In her free time, Ally is passionate about cooking, exercising, going to the sauna, and playing music. Working at the CPD is an exciting opportunity to meet and help other students and assist them in achieving their career goals.
Dezstany Garcia
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Woo, Positivity, Adaptability, Achiever, Communication
Dezstany is a ’28 interested in Government, Economics, and Native American & Indigenous studies. On campus, she is on the executive board of the Dartmouth Minority in Pre-Law Association and the Mexican Student Association. Dezstany is passionate about helping others, legal access, and spending time outdoors.
Marin Clare Hadley
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Developer, Relator
Marin Clare is a ’26 majoring in Cognitive Science with a minor in Human-Centered Design. Originally from Alpharetta, GA, she is actively involved on campus as a member of the Women’s Rowing Team, a teaching assistant for ENGS 12 (Design Thinking), a designer with Design Corps, the chair of the Magnuson Student Leadership Board, and a member of Kappa Delta Epsilon. Passionate about creating designs that enhance everyday life, Marin looks forward to contributing to the CPD and building connections with students and staff.
Ben Katz
Intern
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Context, Developer, Learner, Relator, Achiever
Ben is a ‘26 from New Hampshire studying History and Government. On campus, he is involved with Dartmouth Club Baseball, the Dartmouth Undergraduate Historical Review, and the Dartmouth Vietnam Project. Ben has internship experience in both federal and state government, and has been working with the CPD since 23W.
Zander Kurita
Intern
Pronouns: He, him, his
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Context, Includer, Learner, Activator, Input
Zander is a ‘26 studying Classics and Education from New York, NY. On campus, he is involved in the Dartmouth Brovertones, Bones Gate fraternity, and tutoring Latin and Ancient Greek. Zander is passionate about educational access, music, and film. Working at the CPD is a great opportunity to work with other students closely and discover ways they can make a difference.
Pacifique Mucyo
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Deliberative, Restorative, Relator
Pacifique is an international student from Rwanda, a member of the Dartmouth Class of 2026, majoring in Economics and Computer Science. Since freshman winter, he has served as a Teaching Assistant and an Economics Group Tutor, helping students grasp complex economic concepts. Additionally, he is an Undergraduate Advisor(UGA), guiding first-year students through their transition to college life, and serves as Vice President of the Sadie Alexander Association, promoting research and learning opportunities for underrepresented students in the Economics department.
Grace Payne
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Relator, Developer, Empathy, Discipline
Grace is a ’26 from Western Massachusetts, studying Geography and Middle Eastern Studies. She is passionate about GIS network analysis, modern Middle Eastern literature, sustainable agriculture, and trauma-informed care. On campus, she is a UGA, SVPP facilitator, Presidential Scholar, and an Arctic Scholar. Grace works closely on research that centers around identifying geopolitical tensions in the supply chains of EV cars.
Kate Pimentel
Intern
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Ideation, Achiever, Arranger, Context
Dejanay Pinto
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Restorative, Responsibility, Futuristic, Relator, Achiever
Dejanay is a ’27 studying Computer Science and Environmental Science. She is from St. Andrew, Jamaica, and on campus, she is involved with DALI Lab, Robotics, the Community on Standards (COS) Board, Persist Lab, and OPAL. Dejanay is passionate about increasing technological and energy access in rural areas. Working at the CPD is an exciting opportunity for her to support fellow students in their professional growth and help them navigate their career journeys.
Hyunjin Rheem
Intern
Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Relator, Competition, Input, Significance, Intellection
Hyunjin is a ’25 studying Government and International Studies from Riverside, CA. On campus, she is involved in the Dartmouth Law Journal, leader in the Archery Club, and a Rockefeller Leadership Fellow. Hyunjin is passionate about international relations and the ethical implications of law. She brings experience from government research, biomedical engineering, and internships with local and federal legal institutions. She hopes to work with other students to discover their interests and passions through the CPD.