Francis Borrego
Associate Director, 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 Business, Finance & Fintech
Malgorzata Gassan
Assistant Director of Events
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Malgorzata coordinates events and career fairs at CAPD. With an MA in international relations from the Academy of International Relations in Gdynia, Poland, she brings two years of experience within the MIT community, previously as a Program and Events Coordinator at MIT Sloan Global Programs. Her expertise spans over a decade, organizing events for Poland’s government and corporate sectors, including roles at the Pomeranian Governor Office and LOTOS Group.
Contact Malgorzata for:
Career fairs and CAPD events.
Mitchell Moise
Employer Relations Coordinator
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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
- Students with a Career Interest in Consulting
Elaine Chen
Employer Events Assistant
She/her/hers
Elaine assists the Employer Relations team with the planning and execution of Career Fairs and employer events and programs 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 over 4 years and previously organized graduate student events and programs. 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.