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Center for Career Education & Community Engagement

California State University, Bakersfield
54 CAF
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
Telephone: (661) 654-3033
Fax: (661) 654-3345

Email the CECE at career@csub.edu

Visit our office at 54CAF, located next to the Runner Cafe

Schedule an Appointment

Students may schedule an appointment with the counseling staff using Handshake.

Director

Katrina Gilmore
Director
Phone	661-654-3033
E-mail	kgilmore2@csub.edu

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Katrina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Educational Counseling (emphasis in Student Affairs) at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with faculty, staff, employers and community partners as the Director at the CSUB Center for Career Education & Community Engagement. This work includes coordinating and supervising counseling staff, counseling students and alumni on career education topics, providing technology support for online career management systems (Handshake) and managing academic internship placement data for the campus.

CECE Coordinator

Diane Allford
CECE Coordinator
Phone	661-654-3033
E-mail	dallford@csub.edu

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Diane earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU Bakersfield. She works directly with students on all facets of Career Planning, and collaborates closely with faculty members to coordinate classroom projects related to career development. Previously, Diane worked for many years as a Customer Service Manager for QANTAS Airways, and within recruitment and administration for the CSUB Social Work Program. She has also served as a volunteer for several Non-Profit organizations in the Bakersfield community.

Career Counselor

Janet Rivera
Career Counselor
Phone	661-654-6544
E-mail	jrivera8@csub.edu

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Janet Rivera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling at CSU, Bakersfield. Over the years, while working with ACS, BPA, ASI, and CECE, she has worked closely with students, staff, and faculty. As a Career Counselor, she works closely with Students and Alumni in providing Career Development and Job Search Counseling as well as collaborates with faculty members to implement career features to their program.

Career Counselor

Elizabeth Vega
Career Counselor
Phone	661-654-2176
E-mail	evega6@csub.edu

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Elizabeth graduated from CSU, Bakersfield with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She has over two years of experience working in a college setting assisting students, alumni and employers. As an advocate of higher education, Elizabeth believes that proper professional development and guidance will assist students in achieving their goals.

Employer Engagement Coordinator

Joshua St. John
Employer Engagement Coordinator
Phone	661-654-2116
E-mail	jst-john@csub.edu

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Joshua earned their BA in Psychology and their MS in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs at CSU, Bakersfield. They have worked in a wide range of areas in higher education, including academic advising, student conduct and disability services. As the Employer Engagement Coordinator, they work closely with both university and community partners to develop and promote advantageous internship and employment opportunities for students.

Administrative Support Coordinator I

Michelle Lujan
Administrative Support Coordinator I
Phone	661-654-3035
E-mail	mlujan2@csub.edu

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Michelle is a double CSUB alumnae with a BS in Communications and recently earned her MS in Counseling. She previously worked on campus at the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. In NSME, she worked in various departments including Grants & Outreach, the Student Center, and ultimately, the Office of the Dean. She enjoys working with and helping students, having also volunteered as a scholarship evaluator with Kern Community Foundation and served on the Prospanica (formerly National Society of Hispanic MBAs) Bakersfield chapter.

Administrative Support Assistant II

Adrienne Myers
Administrative Support Assistant II
Phone	661-654-3033
E-mail	amyers2@csub.edu

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Adrienne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at CSU, Bakersfield. After several years working for the Kern County Library, she has refocused her commitment to public service to merge with her interest in higher education. With a dedication to promoting access and opportunity for others, she provides information and assistance to students, faculty, and employers while curating opportunities in Handshake and organizing department events.