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Early Career Advisory Board Members

How can CAPD best support and engage first year undergraduates as they start their career development journey?

The answer: ask a small group of students to provide insight and ideas on programming and resources that target the needs and goals of first years.

If you’re interested in becoming part of the Early Career Advisory Board, please note this opportunity is on hold for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please check back in to apply in May 2026.

Kendel Jester

Assistant Director, Early Career Engagement

As Assistant Director for Early Career Engagement, Kendel (she/they) is the point person for MIT’s first and second year undergraduate students. Kendel also serves as a liaison to MIT’s Energy, Environment, and Sustainability career community. Kendel’s professional background has been focused at the intersection of career development and education, encompassing both secondary and post-secondary settings. Kendel received a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs Counseling from Bridgewater State University.