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 - Assistant Director Dr. Ellen Adelman Stein is an Assistant Director in the Starr Career Development Center at Baruch College, where she coordinates the Career Counseling and Peer Career counseling programs. She has worked in college, hospital, and corporate outplacement settings. Dr. Stein earned her M.A. and Ed.M. from Teachers College, Columbia University in psychological counseling and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor. 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 - Max Berger Pre-Law Program Advisor Theresa joined the Starr Career Development Center in the Fall of 2007. She is responsible for advising students interested in going to law school and managing the new Max Berger Pre-Law Program. 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.

Christine Li-Auyeung - WSCP Manager Christine joined the SCDC in 2006 and specializes in careers in finance. She is responsible for the Baruch College Wall Street Careers Program, an initiative to train a select group of high performing undergraduates for front-office finance careers, which she helped to launched. She earned dual BBAs in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Baruch College. Christine is currently pursuing an EMS in Financial Statement Analysis and Securities Valuation at Baruch College. Prior to joining Baruch, Christine spent a number of years on Wall Street. Her last role was an Associate at JPMorgan Chase.

Diane Sanders - Office Manager

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

Nancy Leighton - Adjunct Career Counselor Nancy has been at the Starr Career Development Center since 1996. She is currently an Adjunct Career Counselor. She has also served as the Internship Coordinator and the Alumni Coordinator. In January 2008, she was the Co-Executive Director of the Baruch sponsored "Opting Back In" program geared to professionals re-entering the workforce. Nancy holds a BA degree in English from Lafayette College and M.A. and Ed.M. degrees in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College/Columbia University.

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