The Arts & Sciences Career Council is a volunteer network of professionals, advising our faculty on the most critical knowledge and skills our students need to contribute to a rapidly changing society. The members of the Council, including alumni and friends of the University, gather twice a year with faculty and students to discuss emerging themes that could further strengthen our students’ educational and professional outcomes.

As a Senior UX Researcher, I bring over a decade of expertise in multi-method product research to the Arts & Sciences Career Council, where I aim to help shape the essential knowledge and skills our students need for meaningful and impactful careers. I am dedicated to advising on how emerging fields such as VR, AI, and automation intersect with professional outcomes, ensuring students are well-equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving society.”

Claudia Flores, Meta

I’m deeply grateful to have been invited to join the USF Career Council! Opportunities like this are inspiring and energizing, and I’m psyched to share my experiences and learn from fellow USF alumni, students, and faculty.”

Manuel Rodriguez, YMCA

Helping USF students turn curiosity into impact for their communities is why I’m proud to serve on the Career Council.”

Kelly McKinley, Bay Area Discovery Museum

Current Members

  • Katie Acosta, Global Director, Marketing Communications, Apple
  • Kaitlyn Azevedo, Deputy Director, Entertainment Commission, City and County of San Francisco
  • Tim Betry, Senior Vice-President People & Place, GoPro
  • Elena Coley Ford, Marketing and Operations Executive
  • Kelly Brian Flannery, Chief Planning Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Peter Brastow, Senior Biodiversity Coordinator, San Francisco Environment Department
  • Cara Brennan Allamano, Co-Founder, PeopleTech Partners
  • George Chewning, Co-Founder & Executive Director, U.S. - Ukraine Veterans Bridge
  • Shelby Cox, Gaming Industry Consultant
  • Michelle Doral, Principal Clinical Scientist, Genentech
  • Fozia Ferozali, System Director, Academic Partnerships and Accredited Continuing Education, Sutter Health
  • Claudia Flores, Senior UX Researcher, Meta
  • Chris Fraschetti, Software Development Engineer, Amazon Web Services
  • Lilian Goddijn, Senior Human Resources Advisor, Projects & Analytics, Chevron
  • Erin Golightly, Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Anuj Gupta, Director of Data Management, Genentech
  • Courtney Howard, Head of Global Business Operations, Apple Ads
  • Brad Hoyle, Vice President, Software Development, Workday
  • Eric Hsu, AI Data Operations, Abridge
  • Russ Huddleston, Ecologist, Wetlands & Oceans, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Abram Jackson, Director of Interpretation, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
  • Luke Jackson, Senior Program Manager, Amazon
  • Elizabeth Juvera, Environmental Planner, SF Estuary Partnership, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
  • John Kannegieser, Talent Acquisition Leader, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
  • Shaya Kara, Grants & Partnerships Manager, Social Impact, Sephora
  • Jessica Klein, Google Store Program Management & Production, Google
  • Jeremy Laurin, Business Operations Manager, Data Visualization & Analytics Leader, Pacific Gas & Electric
  • Katie Lewis, Engineering Deputy for Strategy and Implementation, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Diana Ly, Deputy Director, Biological & Physical Sciences, NASA
  • Ikram Mansori, Chief Operating Officer, VetsinTech
  • Maria Mastrokyriakos, Learning & Development Manager, City and County of San Francisco
  • Alex Matzner, Vice President, Operations, Midjourney
  • Kelly McKinley, Chief Executive Officer, Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • Robert Mintz, Chief Curator, Asian Art Museum
  • Dominic Mortlock, Senior Software Engineer, Databricks
  • Joe Mulford, Leader, College Athletics, Amazon Web Services
  • Lisa Nastari, Global Head & Executive Director, Clinical Coding Strategies & Visual Analytics, Genentech
  • Ray Newland, Scientist 3, Antibody Engineering, Genentech
  • Leigh Nikolaieff, Director of Human Resources, GAP
  • Brian Reyes, Senior Circular Economy Coordinator, San Francisco Environment Department
  • Illeana Rivera, Vice-President, Information Technology, People Tech & Business Operations, Cisco
  • Matt Robinson, Managing Partner & Founder, Heroic Ventures
  • Manuel Rodriguez, Senior Executive Director, YMCA
  • Christina Ross, Program Manager Principal, Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability, Pacific Gas & Electric
  • Rob Rowe, Director, Brand Relations, Disney Pixar Games
  • Ana Salvatore, Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management, Apple
  • Hanna Shank, Senior Manager, Event Services & Spring Training Operations, San Francisco Giants
  • Michael Steinberg, Community Health & Partnerships, Chevron
  • Jeremy Stewart, Creative Director, Instagram
  • Lindsey Stoll, Regional Philanthropy Senior Partner, American Red Cross
  • Julie Takata, Curator in Charge of Collections Management, SFO Museum
  • Kobie Wagener, Career Coach
  • Doug Walsh, President, Granite Instruments
  • Blake Wilberding, Senior Director of Production, Golden State Warriors
  • Danielle Winterhalter, Managing Partner, SpeakEasy Political
  • Allen Wang, Manager, Data Analytics, Walmart Global Tech
  • Victor Woo, Executive Vice President, The Bay Club

Members of the Council participate in their individual capacities and may not represent the views of the organizations they are employed at.

I'm excited to give back to the Don community by sharing my perspective on the government sector's role in space exploration.”

Diana Ly, NASA

I'm excited to join the Career Council and contribute to expanding career possibilities for USF students. When I began the MPA program, my path was unclear— yet I graduated with not only a degree, but also a network that led me to my current role. I'm looking forward to sharing that journey and collaborating with fellow Council members to support students navigating their own career development.”

Kaitlyn Azevedo, City & County of San Francisco

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