Academic and Career Coaching
Personalized degree information to equip students for their future career
Academic Advising | Career Coaching | SOAR
The Niblock Student Center provides centralized Academic and Career Coaching for all undergraduate business students. Each department and school in the Belk College has an Academic and Career Coach appointed as their primary liaison and the primary advisor to students with declared majors in their area. Pre-business students are assigned an Academic and Career Coach based on their last name. Academic and Career Coaches are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. A currently enrolled Belk College of Business student may meet with his or her Academic and Career Coach through either an advising appointment, walk-in session or peer advisor session.
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Lesley Harris
Assistant Dean and Director of Academic and Career Coaching
Erin Knaul
Associate Director of Academic & Career Coaching
Allison Sigmon
Associate Director of Academic & Career Coaching
Kim Lawrence
Associate Director of Academic and Career Coaching
Paige Finney
Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching
Chris Holloman
Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching
Mallory Jagodzinski
Assistant Director of Academic & Career Coaching
Madison Josupait
Assistant Director of Academic & Career Coaching
Amanda Stevens
Assistant Director of Academic and Career Coaching, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence
Taniqua Canzater
Graduate Assistant
Katie Franck
Graduate Assistant
Brandee Grate-Perry
Graduate Assistant
professional development TEAM
Cooperative learning through experiential learning opportunities
Internship for Credit | Women in Business | Career Development | Honors Programs | Learning Community
The Niblock Student Center Professional Development team believes every undergraduate business student can graduate with the skills and mindset needed to lead, to cultivate a meaningful career, and to navigate challenges not yet known. The team facilitates employer connections and provides intentional experiential learning opportunities in order for students to develop in-demand professional skills that fit their diverse aspirations. We work with faculty, student organizations, and other campus groups to integrate career and professional development topics into business courses, meetings, or events and often partner with staff in the University Career Center and Belk College graduate programs. Professional Development staff and resources are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. Workshops, networking opportunities and events are listed on the Niblock Student Center Calendar.
Bring us to your class or student organization meeting! If you are a faculty member, instructor, student organization leader, or campus partner interested in a presentation on a career or professional development topic, please submit a request using the online presentation request form.
Brianna Davis
Assistant Director of Professional Development
Meagan Glasco
Executive Director of Professional Development
Jackie Robinson
Marketing
Director, Belk Scholars + Business Honors Programs; Lecturer in Marketing
Roston Shore
Assistant Director of Professional Development & Business Learning Community Coordinator
David Sinclair
Assistant Director of Professional Development and Honors Programs
Undergraduate Peer Leaders
Peer support through programming and advisement
Peer Talks | Mentoring |Advising | Events
Peer Advisors
Belk College of Business Peer Advisors support undergraduate Pre-Business Administration, Pre-Accounting, and Pre-Economics students by offering supplemental academic advising; helping them understand the major declaration requirements and process; clarifying their academic and career goals; providing mentoring to students classified as at-risk by the university; and assisting students in their transition by helping them discover and connect to involvement opportunities both inside and outside the Belk College of Business. Peer Advisors are declared, Belk College of Business students who work to support undergraduate students as they progress through the pre-major curriculum.
To make an appointment with a Peer Advisor:
- Login to your my.charlotte.edu page.
- On your student homepage, select the Connect link.
- Click Make an Appointment for Advising and a series of drop down menus will appear.
- Choose Peer Advising and then select Niblock Student Center, Friday, suite 305.
Learn more about the Peer Advisors
Mikenzie Green
Senior Peer Advisor
Mikenzie Green
Graduation Year: 2023
I am a Finance major and my advice to students is to get involved in professional development events as early as you can and make connections! It will help you learn more about different industries and build your networking skills.
Riley Burton
Peer Advisor
Riley Burton
Graduation Year: 2024
I am a Business Analytics and Management Information Systems double major and a Legal Studies minor. My advice to students is to make sure that you are keeping track of your assignments whether it be Google calendar, spreadsheet or regular calendar. Also, talk to your professors and connect with them!
Ethan Hefner
Peer Advisor
Ethan Hefner
Graduation Year: 2024
I am an Accounting and Finance double major and my advice to students is that your success after college is not dependent on how quickly you finish your degree but rather what opportunities you take advantage of during your time as a student. Get involved on campus and strive to earn internships as early as possible!
Lake Isacsson
Peer Advisor
Lake Isacsson
Graduation Year: 2025
I am a Marketing Analytics major and my advice to students is to meet the people in your classes! Someone to study with makes life a lot easier, and you’ll make more friends in the process.
Rucha Patel
Peer Advisor
Rucha Patel
Graduation Year: 2024
I am a Marketing Analytics Major and an Economics minor. My advice to students is to get involved on campus, whether it’s joining clubs or attending events! All of these campus resources have something to offer for your personal and professional growth so take advantage of them.
Eden Ramos
Peer Advisor
Eden Ramos
Graduation Year: 2026
I am a Business Analytics and Organizational Management double major and my advice to students is to take advantage of the resources provided by the UCAE, such as peer tutoring and PAL sessions. The peer tutors are highly qualified and can provide the specialized attention needed for students to excel.
Brad Tepper
Peer Advisor
Brad Tepper
Graduation Year: 2024
I am an accounting major and American Studies minor. My advice to students is to make sure you go to class and don’t get behind in your courses. You don’t want to have to cram at the end of a semester.
Grant Yukawa
Peer Advisor
Grant Yukawa
Graduation Year: 2024
I am a Finance major and Management Information Systems and Japanese double minor. My advice to students is to get more involved on campus! It helps to try out new things and make meaningful connections along the way. The people you meet will help you grow personally and professionally.
Peer Guides
Belk College of Business Peer Guides assist the Professional Development Team in supporting undergraduate business students within the Niblock Student Center. Peer Guides attend all professional development programming, host Peer Talks to connect with students in small groups, and serve as mentors to underrepresented students. Peer Guides add a student perspective to professional development by sharing their experiences, connecting students to career resources, and seeking ongoing student feedback. Connect with a Peer Guide after an event listed on the Niblock Student Center Calendar to learn more about their experiences with internships, studying abroad, networking, and getting involved on campus!
Learn more about the Peer Guides
Matthew Morton
Peer Guide
Matthew Morton
Graduation Year: 2024
Coming Soon
Kiyoshi Roberts
Peer Guide
Kiyoshi Roberts
Graduation Year: 2022
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Dave Broaddus
Peer Guide
Dave Broaddus
Graduation Year: 2024
*Coming Soon*
Amelia Ho
Peer Guide
Amelia Ho
Graduation Year: 2024
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Diego Cid
Peer Advisor
Diego Cid
Graduation Year: 2023
*Coming Soon*
