SCDC - STAFF

Patricia Imbimbo, Ph.D. - Director

Pat has been the Director of the Starr Career Development Center since 1996. Prior to that time, she was a psychological counselor in the Counseling Center, a Staff Psychologist in a community mental health agency, and the Director of an early childhood center. Early in her career Pat joined the Peace Corps and was a volunteer in India. She received her BA in Sociology from Oakland University in Rochester Michigan, a MA in Teaching from New York University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

	Barbara Lambert - Deputy Director
	Barbara has worked in Career Services at Baruch College since 1990. Before that she was the Director of Academic Advisement, also at Baruch. Her educational background includes a BA in Sociology from the City College of New York and a Masters in College Counseling from Hunter College.

Ellen Stein - Associate Director Dr. Ellen Adelman Stein is an Associate Director in the Starr Career Development Center at Baruch College, where she coordinates the Career Counseling and Peer Career Counseling programs. Previously, she has worked in college counseling, hospital, and corporate settings. Dr. Stein earned her B.A. in psychology from the University of Rochester, her M.A. and Ed.M. in psychological counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Stein's professional interests include women's career development and multicultural counseling.

Ingrid Tineo - Assistant Director, Programming Ingrid joined the SCDC in August 1998. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fordham University and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from New York University. She is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. In addition to career services, she has also worked in student activities. Ingrid has years of experience in the corporate sector and has held positions in Human Resources and Telecommunication Sales.

Richard Orbé-Austin - Assistant Director Richard joined the staff of the SCDC in September 2007. Dr. Orbé-Austin received his Ph.D. and M.S.Ed. in counseling psychology from Fordham University. He received his B.A. from New York University where he majored in psychology. He has worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings including hospitals and college counseling centers. His professional and research interests include the examination of career self-efficacy and perceived barriers among diverse populations, multicultural career counseling competence, and leadership development issues.

Theresa Conway - Associate Director, Career & Internship Services Theresa joined the Starr Career Development Center in the Fall of 2007 as the Max Berger Pre Law Advisor. In Fall 2008 Theresa has taken on a new role as the Internship Coordinator. She received her Bachelor of Science in Administrative Studies and her Masters of Science in Higher Education from St. John's University. Theresa has worked in various capacities within law school career services and undergraduate career services for 10 years.

Wendy Heyman - Arts and Science Coordinator Wendy has served in this role since 2000. She has been affiliated with Weissman's School of Arts & Sciences since the 1970s, helping students with career counseling, choosing a major and creating their own--the Ad Hoc. Her educational background includes a BA in English from the University of Maryland, an MA in College Counseling from Hunter College and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from New York University where she did research on learning disabilities.

Courtney May Reilly - Financial Leadership Program Manager May joined the SCDC in March 2009. She is responsible for the Financial Leadership Program, an initiative to train a select group of top performing undergraduate students for careers in finance. Previously, she worked in a variety of corporate settings and has held positions in both marketing and finance. In addition, May also provides graduate school application advising for students. Mrs. Reilly received her MBA from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts from Scripps College in Claremont, CA.

Lisa O'Connor - Events Specialist Lisa is the Events Specialist at the Starr Career Development Center, where she coordinates and assists in the execution of hundreds of yearly events sponsored and co-sponsored by the Center. In addition to career services, she has also worked in the corporate sector holding positions in Human Resources and Public Relations. She earned her B.A. in Communications from Baruch College and is currently pursuing a M.S.Ed. in Counseling at Hunter College. Lisa is also a member of the American Counseling Association, American School Counselor Association, and American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Dolores Manekas - Scheduling Coordinator

Joanna Maley - Receptionist

Lisa Orbe-Austin - Adjunct Career Counselor Lisa joined the staff of the SCDC in September 2007. Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin received her Ph.D. doctorate and M.Phil. in counseling psychology from Columbia University. She received her B.A. in English Literature and M.A. in counseling psychology from Boston College. She has worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings. She also has a taught numerous courses at the undergraduate and graduate level on topics including career development and transition, internships and practica, human development, and multicultural counseling.

Rhona Gilbert - Adjunct Career Counselor

Jennifer Rodgers - Alumni Coordinator Jennifer is a part-time Career Counselor and the Alumni Coordinator with Baruch College's STARR Career Development Center (SCDC). Her career counseling experience includes work with the SCDC, The Career Center at Seton Hall University and the Zicklin School of Business' Graduate Career Management Center. Prior to counseling, Jennifer worked in the human resources profession with various organizations. Jennifer possesses an M.S.Ed. from Fordham University and B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany.

Lina Sueyoshi - Adjunct Career Counselor Lina joined the Starr Career Development Center team in the Spring 2006. She is a part-time adjunct counselor and currently runs the Women Connect weekly women's group. She graduated from Fordham's counseling psychology doctoral program and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Wesleyan University. On the days she is not at Baruch, she works with a psychiatrist and other therapists in a private practice in Chinatown.

Home Page Design Group

Many thanks to our website design group:

- The STARR Career Development Center staff
- Web Design/Technical Implementation: Mihai Vladu
- Content Management/Redesign: Christine Li-Auyeung, Lisa Orbe-Austin
- Video Content: Stella Varveris
- Baruch College Communications and Marketing