Meet the Team

What We Do

You come to Stockton for an education that will open doors to your future. We are here to make sure you have the knowledge, skills and experiences you need to start a successful career. On this site you will find a wealth of information about career planning, decision making and job searching. We invite you to take advantage of both the services we offer in person and on our website.

Vision Statement

Career Education & Development envisions equipping Stockton students with comprehensive knowledge of career readiness competencies that cultivate professional judgment to achieve postgraduation success.

Mission Statement

To educate students about the career development process and guide them through the formulation and execution of viable educational and career plans.


Sofia Abreu

Sofia Abreu

Director of Career Education & Development
609-652-4252 | CC-104K
Rosaria Pipitone

Rosaria Pipitone

Associate Director of Career Education and Development
609-652-4976 | CC-104L
Netesha Peterson

Netesha Peterson

Assistant Director, Career Education & Development
609-652-4584 | CC-104C
Dayna DeFiore

Dayna DeFiore

Assistant Director, Career Education & Development
609-652-4798 | CC-104E
Patrick Burns

Patrick Burns

Assistant Director, Career Education & Development
609-652-4377 | CC-104D

Career Ambassadors

Interested in becoming a Career Ambassador?

Apply Here!

A Career Ambassador is a student leader who provides peer-to-peer career support under the guidance of the Career Education & Development (CED) team. Career Ambassadors are recruited and hired in the summer of each year and must attend three mandatory training courses in the fall and spring to learn the role. In this role, Career Ambassadors assist fellow students with various aspects of career development, such as crafting resumes and cover letters, maximizing Handshake, and exploring career goals through individual and group sessions.

Career Ambassadors play a crucial role in helping their peers navigate their career paths while gaining valuable experience themselves. This position immerses Career Ambassadors in the field of career development and fosters their growth in essential skills, including leadership, communication, and problem-solving. These competencies align with the NACE standards, ensuring that Career Ambassadors develop skills that are highly valued by employers.