Peer Career Advisors

Josiah Washington is a third-year student in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Their acadmic interests include transportation systems, alternative energy, and urban development. Outside of academics, Josiah can usually be found baking sweet treats, exploring Boston and Cambridge, riding roller coasters, and dancing with the student-led group, Sakata Afrique.

Kelly is a third-year undergraduate student studying literature and management. At MIT, she is a part of the Asian American Association, UA Student Support and Wellness Committee, and is a Wellbeing Lab Assistant. She has a huge interest in mental health, healthcare, and medicine. Besides being an MIT student and Peer Career Advisor, Kelly is an avid kpop listener, a huge foodie and Beli user, and spends time outside of class at a startup, EverLearn, where she is COO and a founding team member.

Michelle is a first-year PhD student in Course 1 (Civil and Environmental Engineering) with research interests in earth remote sensing and hydroclimatology. She is also involved with the Student Events Board and the Graduate Student Union Activities Committee at MIT. From her undergrad at UC Davis, Michelle has internship experience within both private and public sectors. Originally from California, she is not prepared for the Boston winters and enjoys running, playing tennis, and snowboarding in her free time.

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Erik supports all students and young alumni as they explore options, gain skills and experience, and pursue their career goals. Erik advises the Peer Career Advising program and also supports students interested in Arts, Communications, and Media and who identify as veterans or as first generation/low income. He holds an MS in Organizational Psychology from the University of Hartford and a BA in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University. Erik is a certified Career Services Provider through the NCDA, a Global Career Development Facilitator, an MBTI Practitioner, EQi 2.0 certified administrator, and a Certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator. Experience includes over 12 years in higher education with 7 years in career development.

What song would you say best sums you up?  “You’re Never Fully Dressed with out a Smile,” from the Broadway musical Annie.