Meet the Career Services Staff
Lizabeth Doherty
Liaison for the School of Art, the School of Humanities, and the School of STEM-Transfer
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Liz has a bachelor's degree in human services from Elmira College and a master's degree in
educational psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to her current
role at MVCC, she worked as a College Advisor and Coordinator of the First-Year Experience.
In Career Services, she especially enjoys helping students explore majors and careers,
and discover how to develop their strengths and apply them to their career. Additionally,
Liz teaches psychology, is a Safe Space trainer, and the lead advisor for MVCC’s Phi
Theta Kappa chapter. She and her husband have two young boys and two dogs. Liz enjoys
live music, spending time outdoors, creative projects, and reading.
Sara Miller
Liaison for the School of Business and Hospitality
Originally from Central New York, Sara returned to the Utica area in 2011 after completing
her bachelor's degree in history from SUNY Cortland and master's degree in history
from Indiana University. Prior to her role in Career Services, Sara has close to 10 years
of experience working in higher education in various capacities —teaching, as an admissions
counselor, and as the Coordinator of International Student Services at MVCC. As the
liaison to the School of Business and Hospitality, Sara enjoys the opportunity to
connect with regional employers and organizations while working with students in creating
a fulfilling career path. Sara, her husband, and their two kids enjoy all that the
area has to offer from snowboarding and hiking, to art and music shows and good food.
Christa Nigro
Liaison for the School of Public and Human Services
Christa earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Union College and a master's
degree in counseling from Boston University. She joined the Career Services office in
2016, and has experience working as a school counselor. Christa enjoys spending time
with family and friends, running, traveling, volunteering and reading.
Yue Riesbeck
Liaison for the School of Health Sciences
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Yue originally came from China and completed her undergraduate studies in Beijing.
She earned her master’s degrees (media management, education, and linguistic studies)
from Syracuse University. Yue has several years of experience in higher education
in multiple capacities, including teaching and advising. She enjoys helping students
with their career planning and the job application process. In her spare time, she
loves playing the flute, reading, and spending time with family.
Kevin Siembab
Liaison for the School of STEM-Career
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Kevin is the liaison for the School of STEM-Career, which affords him the opportunity
to connect employers and alumni with our students to assist them in establishing successful
and rewarding careers. He also helps students achieve success through a wide range
of programs, such as resumè development, career exploration, and interview and workplace
success training. His advice to students when choosing a career is to do ample research
and explore all the facets relating to that position, as well as maintain the ability
to be flexible and create other options if necessary. In his spare time, he trains
to participate in local road races such as the Boilermaker, Heart Run, and Ted Moore
5K.