About Us

About Us

Vision Statement
To be innovative leaders in providing high quality career development services.

Mission Statement
To help UMD students and alumni develop, evaluate, and implement their career plans. Professionally trained counselors are available to assist students in all aspects of the career/life planning process, from choosing a major to carrying out a job search.


Career Services Staff

General Contact Information

Julie Westlund

Director / Career Counselor
jwestlun@d.umn.edu


Janet Pribyl

Assistant Director / Career Counselor
jpribyl@d.umn.edu


Sonja Olsen

Career Counselor
solsen@d.umn.edu


Mary Gallet

Recruitment / Testing Coordinator
mgallet@d.umn.edu


Pam Merzwski

Administrative Assistant
pmerzwsk@d.umn.edu


Becky Kavajecz

Testing / Special Events Assistant
rkavajec@d.umn.edu