Michele Rapp - Board Member; Co-President

As a career coach, I enjoy helping people find new possibilities for their lives, sharing resources, and offering encouragement. For many years, I provided career coaching, workshops, and a speakers’ series for MBA and Masters students at Suffolk University. Early on, I joined the CCC and found it helpful for my learning and for meeting others. For several years, I hosted a career counselor’s book group.

While working with a career counselor, I heard about the emerging life coaching field and enrolled in training and certification with the Co-Active Training Institute. My current work is at Northeastern University as the Associate Director in Alumni Career Strategy, where I provide career coaching, organize webinars and networking events, and oversee our online networking platform. I have found tremendous value in the CCC over many years and am excited to serve on the Board. I look forward to contributing to vibrant programs, collaborating with colleagues, making new connections, and furthering our association’s continued success.

Anne Grieves - Board Member; Co-President

I love my work as a career coach and always strive to help others find a career/job they will find equally fulfilling. My passion for working with people started in high school when I took an after-school job as a waitress at The Magic Pan. On any given shift, I looked forward to hearing stories from many different people from many walks of life. After earning my B.A. in Sociology (Skidmore College) and subsequently an M.A. in Higher Education Administration (Columbia University),

I realized that my VIPS (values, interests, personality, and skills) were a perfect fit for career coaching and team building/facilitation. Through assessments, in-depth conversations, and developmental programming, I guide individuals, groups, and teams to identify and achieve their career and life goals, maximize their personal and professional potential, and experience a deeper sense of fulfillment.  My top Strengths are Positivity, Woo, and Input. Midway through the pandemic, I realized my “Woo” needed a bit more nourishment, so I joined the CCC board. I am excited to meet new people and engage in meaningful discussions with others that share a similar interest and purpose in helping others find fulfilling work.

Morgan Austin - Board Member; Marketing Committee

With a combined passion for career education and the dynamic world of journalism and media, I leverage my skills and experience to empower students at Suffolk University. As the Assistant Director of Career Communities, I guide students in the Journalism, Media & Communication Career Community program by providing personalized career advising, crafting engaging events, and forging strong industry partnerships.

Before working in higher education, my professional career started off in digital marketing at several Boston-based marketing agencies and in marketing departments at brands such as Monster.com. It was at Monster where my interest in career development led me to pursue a career path directly impacting students. My goal is that through every career coaching experience, a student finds one new way to unlock their potential.

I’m excited to bring my dynamic background in both digital branding and professional branding to my role on the CCC board and work alongside like-minded individuals who want to see others succeed.

Sara Davis - Board Member; Secretary

With over 7 years of experience in higher education and corporate spaces, I love helping students navigate their career goals and demystifying what the workplace can be like after college. I view myself as a bridge connecting the two worlds together. As an Assistantant Director of Undergraduate Career Advising at Boston University Questrom School of Business, my mission is to provide students personalized career counseling that empowers them to explore their interests by utilizing a strengths-based approach.

After earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business Studies minor from Providence College (Go Friars!), I have since received my Master of Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Transformation (Go Terriers!). The CCC has been invaluable to my own career development through the amazing programming and networking opportunities offered. I look forward to providing similar growth opportunities to new and existing CCC members as a part of the Board of Directors.

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Harmony | Responsibility | Developer | Input | Positivity

Keisha Edwards - Board Member; Marketing Committee

Following more than 15 years working in corporate communications, public relations, and media, I pivoted in a new direction and changed careers. Now, for more than 11 years, I have served in career services and career strategy, helping more than 6,000 people navigate, plan for, and execute on their career vision. I have contributed to boutique-style career services firms, education management providers, high-tech training and upskilling organizations, and outplacement and career transition companies, while also serving clients independently in private practice.

I am currently a Delivery Lead and Vice President with Keystone Partners, focusing on career transition and outplacement services, and serving individuals impacted by corporate reorganizations, restructuring, or layoffs. I lead a team of professional career coaches, and we collectively support people from various industries, at all levels, and in multiple functions and verticals.

I am a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). I am also certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and am an alumnus of Tennessee State University (Go, Big Blue!) and California State University – Dominguez Hills. My disciplinary interests include work-life resilience, equity and inclusion, neurodiversity, multigenerational career support, and the future of work. I have a heart for career changers, those facing career considerations uniquely impacted by their identities, emerging professionals, and experienced professionals over the age of 40.

I reside in Metro Atlanta with my husband, two daughters, and two cats. In my limited downtime, I am an avid reader and can always be found with a book in hand.

Jim Gasperoni, CFA, - Board Member; Best Practices Roundtable Lead

My journey to a coaching career began in my capacity as a member of senior management in the investment industry where I was heavily involved in professional development and mentoring initiatives.  I found my way to the classroom and as a dynamic educator I enjoy helping students of all ages increase their knowledge base and progress in their academic and career journeys.  

Having gone through my own career transition, I know how daunting change can be and I love helping people realize that they have the power and the ability to act.  I meet people where they are and support them with empathy and accountability – whether it’s MBA students at Northeastern University where I serve as the career advisor or others in need in my outside practice.

Maureen Hilton-Sokoloff - Board Member; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead

I am a Neurodiversity and Autism trainer, speaker, and Career Coach dedicated to empowering organizations, academic institutions, employers, and individuals with Neurodiversity and Autism awareness, acceptance, appreciation, and actionable strategies to increase diversity and equity and foster a more compassionate and neuro-inclusive world.

I accomplish this by enthusiastically sharing, in each training and coaching session, my years of experience gained from 20 years at Harvard University’s Career Services and Human Resources, and over 18 years in the Neurodiversity and Autism fields, including serving as a Career Coach for the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), being a Certified Neurodiversity Champion, and most recently being recognized as one of the “Top 15 Coaches in Boston 2025.”

The CCC holds a very special place in my heart, being the very first professional organization, I joined over 20 years ago. I am now most honored to serve on the CCC Board of Directors as the DEI Lead. Given this role, I warmly welcomes anyone to reach out to exchange ideas, offer suggestions, ask questions, or even just a desire to have a conversation to explore ways we can continue advancing CCC’s mission to diversify our membership, programming, outreach, and positive impact on the world!

Andrea Horton-Meriçli - Board Member; Treasurer

My first taste in the career counseling arena was in 2002, where I worked for Big Lakes Development Center in Manhattan, KS and later at Goodwill Central Texas in Austin, TX. Both organizations allowed me to help individuals with disabilities obtain and keep employment, fueling my passion for nonprofits. I then went into various teaching roles, including teaching in low-income schools and teaching English as a Foreign Language in Istanbul, Turkey. 

I now work as a career counselor for a local nonprofit and get to combine my passion for helping refugees and immigrants, low-income individuals, and those facing educational gaps to help them reach their career and higher education goals. My experiences have allowed me to improve my skills in volunteer recruitment and management, event planning and management, relationship management, DEI advocacy, and program development. I am excited be on the CCC board, not only to offer some diversity in membership for the type of career counselor focus, but to help grow the CCC’s membership, promote their DEI initiatives, and help plan and administer great professional development workshops and events.

Courtney Kantoski - Board Member; Marketing Committee 

I currently work for The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business, Professional Graduate Programs. I bring a unique blend of creativity, business acumen, and relationship-building expertise to the Career Counselor Consortium. With a passion for art—working in mediums like oil, watercolor, and clay—I approach career development as both a craft and a calling. My true artistry, however, lies in connecting people to the right resources, opportunities, and each other.

From the early days as a Lion Ambassador at Penn State to selling absorbent, oil-proof products at New Pig (yes, their mascot is a pig!), I have always found joy in storytelling and building authentic relationships. I've worked in admissions for Saint Francis University—a small Catholic college with the heart of a D1 athletics program—before completing my MBA and joining the prestigious Penn State Smeal College of Business.

Today, I coach one-year master’s students into roles with top companies like Deloitte, IBM, PWC, McKinsey, Amazon, and Dell to name a few. Known for my networking skills, gained from my father, I'm often the person who walks into a networking event and walks out knowing everyone’s backstory, including the names of kids and pets. My colleagues regularly tell me I should write a book with the countless stories I've gathered through work, family, and creative pursuits.

I am excited to serve on the CCC board and collaborate with fellow professionals who share my passion for helping others succeed, grow, and discover what makes them truly unique.

Anastasia Lopez, M.A., CMCS, CPRW - Board Member; Past President

I have worked in career development since 2011, where I got my start in career services and coaching at Western Michigan University (WMU), where I also pursued my graduate degree. After I completed my Master’s in 2013, I moved back to the Pittsburgh area, where I’m originally from, to work at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) as a Career Consultant for the Arts & Sciences, Pre-Business, and Careers Abroad. I then worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), to work in Workforce Development, helping underemployed populations from immigrants and refugees, veterans, people with disabilities and other diverse groups find gainful employment. In 2019, I was offered a role at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) where I had two Directorship roles, one being in Career Services and the other in Student Engagement; I was also offered to teach a Job Search course at CCAC as an Adjunct Professor where I taught until 2024. Currently, I work at Pitt again, this time as a Professional Development Faculty Instructor and Director of Career Development for the Dept. of Economics. 

I am a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS), a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW),  a Certified Start Smart and Work Smart Salary Negotiation Facilitator, completed NACE Career Coaching Intensive, and a MBTI Certified Practitioner. I am married to my wonderful husband, Fernando since 2011; and we have a lovely daughter named Maya, an adorable son named Santiago, and a cuddly black cat named Zorro. I have been a member of the Board with the CCC since 2020 and served in various roles in the past from marketing/social media, volunteer coordinator and secretary, mentor and Co-President, as well as various committees. It is an honor to continue serving with the CCC!

Rachel Mansolillito - Board Member; Professional Development Seminar Lead

I'm a dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded Career Educator passionate about building innovative programs that empower students to explore, discover, and thrive. With a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from New England College and certification as a Professional Life Coach, I bring over a decade of experience in guiding students—from middle school through college—toward purpose-driven futures.

As the founder and CEO of Beyond Class, I design real-world career experiences that bridge education and industry. My work centers on early exposure, identity exploration, and connecting students to opportunities that inspire both confidence and clarity. I believe career conversations should start early, be student-centered, and reflect the evolving world students are preparing to enter.

I also serve on the Advisory Board for the Master of Higher Education Administration program at New England College and am an active member of my local Elementary School Improvement Team, contributing across K–12 and higher ed spaces. I’m excited to join this board to collaborate with fellow professionals dedicated to advancing student success, reimagining career services, and preparing the next generation of leaders and change-makers.

Erik Pavesic - Board Member; Membership Committee

I currently work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an Assistant Director for Career Advising and Training! Prior to that I worked at Plymouth State University, Dartmouth College, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Hartford, and some HR roles with ComPsych. I have served on a Board before with the New Hampshire College and University Council.

I am currently a Freelance Career Coach and Training Facilitator where I use LEGO Serious Play. I am also a Certified Career Services Provider, an MBTI-Certified Practitioner, a Global Career Development Facilitator, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and graduated from the Management Leadership Institute from NACE.

Emily Raviola - Board Member; Secretary

I am a career and executive coach with Blue Bridge Career Coaching, founded in 2010 to support job seekers and career changers. Based in Boston, I bring the perspective of a 20-year career in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, and healthcare administration to her coaching practice.

In addition to working with individual clients, I facilitate monthly workshops, including Tools for Transition—a four-session program for job seekers and career changers—and Combatting Ageism in the Job Market, which equips professionals over 50 with strategies to overcome age-related bias in the hiring process.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, an M.P.H. from the Boston University School of Public Health, and an M.B.A. from the Boston College Carroll School of Management. I am an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and a Fellow at the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.

Ethan Selinger - Board Member; Membership Committee; DEI Committee

I have worked in the field of higher education/career services for 6 years. I was drawn to Career Advising because I wanted to help people find their calling and build confidence in pursuing the careers of their dreams. I currently work as a Co-op Faculty Coordinator at Northeastern University, working primarily with students entering the field of Computer Science as career changers to prepare for co-op, internship, and full-time positions.

In my opinion, building a strong, structured, and caring community of professionals committed to learning and supporting one another is essential to career growth and overall happiness, regardless of career. The CCC provides this for us as Career Advisors, and I am excited to be on the CCC Board and play a role in both building new and supporting current CCC offerings for our community.

Rachel White - Board Member

I am the Associate Director for Employer Relations as well as Graduate Career Coach for MBA’s and Specialty MS degrees within the Graduate Career Development team for Bentley’s McCallum Graduate Business School. I came there in fall of 2022 after finishing a Fullbright in International Education Administration in Germany. Prior to that I was the Senior Assistant Director at Clark University within their Undergraduate Career Development Center, where I specialized in STEM career advising and internship, fellowship, and research opportunity funding. During that time, she also helped developed and taught experiential learning courses for Clark University’s School of Professional Studies I also worked within the program team at Babson College’s Division of Executive Education.

 I hold a master’s in public administration and a certificate in Advanced Management. In testament to my passion for innovative and equitable higher education, professional development, and employer networking and engagement, I am certified in Design Your Life™ pedagogy and continue to pursue my interest in educational mobility and seeks to provide whole-self career journey ideation and advising. 

Pat Phelps, Ph.D. - Membership and Operations Manager

In my role as the Membership and Operations Manager at the Career Counselors' Consortium Northeast. I can help you with issues related to finances, billing, membership, and events and am thrilled to support the careers of other Career Coaches and Counseling Professionals.

I am a career scientist and educator who worked in the Career and Professional Development field with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows before retiring. I directed Career and Professional Development Offices at the University North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Email Pat at info@careercounselorsne.org.

Anastasia Lopez (Co-President), Victoria Rayel (Co-President), Andrea Horton-Mericli (Treasurer), Anne Grieves (Secretary), Adesuwa Igbineweka (DEI Coordinator), Jean Papalia (Co-PDS Coordinator), Laurie Stickels (Co-PDS Coordinator), Priyanka Bishnoi (Board Member at Large), Ethan Selinger (Board Member at Large), Montgomery Thomas (Board Member at Large), Sabrina Woods (Past President and Board Member at Large)

2022-2023 Board of Directors

Sabrina Woods (President), Victoria Rayel (Co-President),  Adesuwa Igbineweka (Treasurer), Anastasia Lopez (Secretary, Marketing & Social Media), Jean Papalia (PDS Coordinator), Priyanka Bishnoi (Board Member at Large), Anne Grieves (Board Member at Large), Andrea Horton-Mericli (Board Member at Large), Ethan Selinger (Board Member at Large), Laurie Stickels (Board Member at Large), Montgomery Thomas (Board Member at Large)

2020-2021 Board of Directors

Sabrina Woods (President), Laurie Stickels (Secretary), Adesuwa Igbineweka (Treasurer), Michael Conte (Board Member at Large), Anastasia Lopez (Marketing & Social Media), Jean Papalia (PDS Coordinator), Sheryl Rosenberg (Newsletter Editor)

2019-2020 Board of Directors

Sabrina Woods (President), Laurie Stickels (Secretary), Adesuwa Igbineweka (Treasurer), Sarah Breen (Board Member at Large), Michael Conte (Board Member at Large), Briana Pena (Marketing/Social Media Committee), Gloria Choi (Junior Board Member)

2018-2019 Board of Directors

Becky Smith (President), Cindy Richard (Interim Vice-President), Divya Das (Secretary), Michelle (DuBow) Goldberg (Board Member at Large), Briana Pena (Marketing/Social Media Committee Co-Chair), Emily Brown (Treasurer and Marketing/Social Media Committee Co-Chair), Becky King (Programming Committee Co-Chair), Heather Fink (Membership Committee Co-Chair), Mariellen Fidrych (Programming Committee Co-Chair), Jen Siegel (Membership Committee Co-Chair)