Employer Relations

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Francis manages the employer relations team and works with employers to promote opportunities and advise on strategies to successfully recruit students and build brand awareness at MIT. He has an MS in Student Affairs Administration and MBA from Binghamton University, and a BA in Management from Hartwick College. Previous experiences include 15 years in Higher Education focusing on career services, marketing communications, and 10 years of experience in sales and marketing in the high-tech manufacturing and utility industries.

What was your most interesting job? A global marketing manager for a high-tech manufacturer. I traveled domestically and internationally (Brazil, China, India, Mexico, etc.) to regions where consumer electronics were being manufactured. I enjoyed experiencing local cultures, and my favorite was going to Singapore or China around the Lunar New Year.

Contact Francis for:

• Employers and Organizations seeking to recruit or build brand awareness at MIT
• MIT Student Outcomes Data including the annual Graduating Student Survey (GSS) and Earned Doctorate Survey as well as the biennial Summer Experience Survey
• Students with a Career Interest in Consulting

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Mitch organizes CAPD’s employer recruiting programs and provides support to employers in the development of their recruitment strategy. Born and raised right here in Cambridge, Mitch holds a BA in Communication and Management from Emmanuel College. He has been a part of the MIT community for about 6 years. Having spent time at the Sloan Business School, Chemistry Education Office, and the MIT Recreation gym.

My favorite time of year in Cambridge/Boston: The summer! I love the change in seasons throughout the year but the summers in Cambridge/Boston are second to none. The energy is amazing! Everybody is out walking or riding their bikes, fun Red Sox games are happening, and nothing beats the views while walking around the Charles River Esplanade, down the street from us at MIT!

Contact Mitch for:

• Employers and Organizations seeking to recruit or build brand awareness at MIT

He/Him/His

Dalton assists in coordinating campus recruiting activities such as internship and job postings and interview schedules on Handshake, as well as supporting recruiting programs and events. Additionally, he supports office operations as a member of the CAPD Support Team. Originally from Las Vegas, he received a BA in Psychology at Baylor University before moving to Boston.

What song would you say best sums you up?
I would say “What I got” by Sublime. I try my best to always be kind, be empathetic, and live the most worry free life that I can. Close second choice song: “I’m a Loser” by The Beatles.​

She/Her/Hers

Tamara leads multiple function areas in career services including employer relations, career fairs, and operations. She advises students at all levels but has a particular focus on assisting students with their job search decision making, negotiating, and engaging with employers. Tamara has a MS in Counseling with a concentration in Student Development in Higher Education from Central Connecticut State University, and a BS in Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. Experience includes over 20 years in higher education.

My favorite time of year at MIT/Cambridge/Kendall Sq…
I have a couple of favorites. In late spring the weather lifts your spirits after a dreary long New England winter. Kendall Square has a farmers market that is a great place to grab lunch and spend time enjoying the outdoors with colleagues. The other time of the year that I absolutely love is the Fall, particularly by the Charles River and the off the beaten path spots around campus between buildings where you find lovely courtyards with beautiful landscaping.

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Lauren supports employers and student leaders to oversee and coordinate career fairs and other large-scale employer engagement events across campus. Originally from Los Angeles, Lauren Siegel is a doctoral candidate in Africana studies at Cornell University finishing her dissertation on African film and climate change. She holds an MA in African literature from University of London, SOAS, and earned her BA in black studies from UC Santa Barbara. Her most recent position in Accra, Ghana allowed her to work as an international baccalaureate literature teacher to students from across 16 African countries. Her research interests engage ecocriticism, body politics, and psychoanalysis as they inform African diasporic screen arts. She is dedicated to supporting changemakers as they strive towards a career that makes a difference in the world.

In her free time, you will find Lauren debating which country has the best jollof rice, reading the works of Frantz Fanon, learning about epidemiology, and playing with her cute cat named Sigi.

What is the most interesting thing you can see out of your office window?
The hidden door serving as an exit from the MIT List Visual Arts Center. It was quite the surprise the first time someone emerged from what seemed like the wall.

She/her/hers

Elaine assists the Employer Relations team with the execution of the Fall Career Fair and employer events to support students and postdocs in their career exploration and recruiting activities. She has an MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences and a BS in Health Sciences from UMass Boston. Elaine has been part of the MIT community for about 3 years and previously organized graduate student events. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, calligraphy, and traveling.

What did you dream about being when you were in high school?  A lover of books, I thought I would become a writer and had applied to college as an English major before ultimately switching to Health Sciences. I’d still like to write a book someday.