Kelly joined the CDC in August 2008. She earned her M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota and her B.A. in Psychology from Carleton College. Kelly is thrilled to continue working with college students, after serving for two years as an America Reads Coordinator at the University of Minnesota, supervising students in the literacy tutoring work at Saint Paul sites. Email Kelly
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams, Bridges Program Director
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams joined the CDC staff in July 2008. She earned a BA in Organizational Studies at Bethel College (currently Bethel University) and an MFA in Writing from Hamline University with a focus in creative nonfiction. She worked three years in the office of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas in support of the Executive Vice President. Prior to that, she was an advisor to graduate and adult returning students at Bethel. Sherrie has a special interest in personal storytelling as a means of self-discovery and healing. Email Sherrie
Lauren Kavan, Internship Program Director
Lauren joined the CDC staff in March 2006. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College and her M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Lauren has prior experience working with college students as an Ombudsman at the University of Minnesota's Student Conflict Resolution Center and as a Graduate Intern at Macalester College's Career Development Center. Email Lauren
Janaya Martin, Programming & Events Coordinator
Janaya joined the CDC team in September 2004. Before joining the CDC, Janaya worked as a Program/Office Assistant for the Mounds View Schools Family Learning Program, an adult basic education program (ABE) for individuals with children looking to obtain a high school diploma or GED. Email Janaya
Terry Middendorf, Interim Director
Terry joined the CDC in August 1998. His experience includes 9 years at the University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management. He has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Morris and an M.A. in Counseling from Northeast Missouri State University. His areas of expertise include employer relations, job search issues/strategies, and program development. Previous positions include Counselor/Internship Coordinator, Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant, and Job Placement Specialist. Email Terrie
Joan Ostergren, Senior Career Counselor
Joan has been a part-time career counselor at the Career Development Center since 1995. Prior to that, she worked at the University of Minnesota. She earned a B.A. in Religion from Carleton College, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Counseling and Student Personnel Program at the University of Minnesota. She is a licensed psychologist and works part time in a private practice in addition to her work at Hamline University. Email Joan
Oyuna Uranchimeg, Office Coordinator
Oyuna joined the staff in August 2002. She is originally from Mongolia and she earned her B.A. degree in Management & Economics from Mongolia. In the past she has been working as an Interpreter. She is fluent in English, Russian and Mongolian languages. Before joining the Career Development Center Oyuna worked at H&R Block tax services as an Office Coordinator. Email Oyuna
Kangting Ji, Practicum Career Counselor
Kangting Ji joined the tema in September 2009. She helps students with career counseling, job search and resume and cover letter review. Kangting is thrilled to be a part of the CDC team. She also hopes that she could contribute to the career and academic pursuit of Hamline students. Email Kangting
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Kelly joined the CDC in August 2008. She earned her M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota and her B.A. in Psychology from Carleton College. Kelly is thrilled to continue working with college students, after serving for two years as an America Reads Coordinator at the University of Minnesota, supervising students in the literacy tutoring work at Saint Paul sites. 
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams joined the CDC staff in July 2008. She earned a BA in Organizational Studies at Bethel College (currently Bethel University) and an MFA in Writing from Hamline University with a focus in creative nonfiction. She worked three years in the office of Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas in support of the Executive Vice President. Prior to that, she was an advisor to graduate and adult returning students at Bethel. Sherrie has a special interest in personal storytelling as a means of self-discovery and healing. 
Lauren joined the CDC staff in March 2006. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College and her M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Lauren has prior experience working with college students as an Ombudsman at the University of Minnesota's Student Conflict Resolution Center and as a Graduate Intern at Macalester College's Career Development Center. 
Janaya joined the CDC team in September 2004. Before joining the CDC, Janaya worked as a Program/Office Assistant for the Mounds View Schools Family Learning Program, an adult basic education program (ABE) for individuals with children looking to obtain a high school diploma or GED. 
Terry joined the CDC in August 1998. His experience includes 9 years at the University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management. He has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Morris and an M.A. in Counseling from Northeast Missouri State University. His areas of expertise include employer relations, job search issues/strategies, and program development. Previous positions include Counselor/Internship Coordinator, Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant, and Job Placement Specialist. 
Joan has been a part-time career counselor at the Career Development Center since 1995. Prior to that, she worked at the University of Minnesota. She earned a B.A. in Religion from Carleton College, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Counseling and Student Personnel Program at the University of Minnesota. She is a licensed psychologist and works part time in a private practice in addition to her work at Hamline University. 
Oyuna joined the staff in August 2002. She is originally from Mongolia and she earned her B.A. degree in Management & Economics from Mongolia. In the past she has been working as an Interpreter. She is fluent in English, Russian and Mongolian languages. Before joining the Career Development Center Oyuna worked at H&R Block tax services as an Office Coordinator. 
Kangting Ji joined the tema in September 2009. She helps students with career counseling, job search and resume and cover letter review. Kangting is thrilled to be a part of the CDC team. She also hopes that she could contribute to the career and academic pursuit of Hamline students. 
