Contact the Career and Professional Development Center
Your Professional Success is Our Priority
Let us help you reach your career and professional goals! The staff at PennWest California's Career and Professional Development Center is always ready to answer your questions and provide you with resources for success.
Here's how you can get in touch:
Stop by our office:
Natali Student Center, Suite 138 (near the Heritage Lounge)
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Evening phone appointments available upon request
Call us:
Career questions: 724-938-4413
Internship questions: 724-938-1578
Email us:
Career questions: career@pennwest.edu
Internship questions: internctr@pennwest.edu
Make an appointment with your Career Coach
Students can make appointments with their career coach in the Handshake website or app.
Resume Express
During the fall and spring semesters, we offer a Resume Drive Thru (no appointment needed!) every weekday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for quick resume reviews and questions. Please note: students desiring career advising should schedule an appointment with their Career Coach.
Employers and Alumni
Feel free to call us at any time. Also, be sure to check out our online resources for employers, which include information about job and internship listings, on-campus recruiting, mentoring opportunities and more.
Meet PennWest California's Career and Professional Development Center Staff
Rhonda Gifford
Director, Career and Professional Development Center
Meaghan Clister
Director, Internship Center and Experiential Education
Krissie Doppelheuer
Assistant director, Career and Professional Development Center
Career coach for Business, STEM & Environment
Emma Jackson Harris
Assistant director, Career and Professional Development Center
Career coach for Arts, Communications, Public/Human Services & Exploratory Studies
Bridgett Nobili
Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development Center
Career coach for College of Education, Health & Wellness
Michelle Cheatham
Administrative assistant, Career and Professional Development Center and
Internship Center