CDC Mission Statement
The mission of the CDC is to provide guidance and resources to undergraduate and graduate students, and to alumni for their life-long career development. We assist students and alumni in exploring career options and developing effective career and life planning skills.

CDC Staff
Lance Choy, Director
Lance has an M.S. in counseling and a B.S. in Economics and Sociolgy. He has worked at Stanford since 1986 as a generalist career counselor and liaison to the Asian American student program. He also oversaw all employer relations and programs for approximately seven years.

Kathy Campbell, Assistant Director, Administrative Services
Kathy has been a member of the CDC staff since 1979. She graduated with a major in Psychology with an emphasis on Guidance and Counseling. Kathy sees all students and specializes in working with students interested in careers related to education. She works with students and alumni who are interested in teaching K-12 in both public and private schools. Kathy is also the CDC liaison to the American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian program.

Kristin Conner, Career Counselor
Kristin has an M.S. in Counseling, specializing in Career and College Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology. Kristin sees all students and specializes in international careers. She also serves as liaison to international students and specializes in working with students who want to work/intern abroad. She co-supervises the CDC's Peer Counseling Program, and she has experience assisting students with internship resources and planning, and integrating academic and career goals.

Laura Dominguez-Chan, Career Counselor
Laura has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and graduated from Stanford University with her Bachelors in Sociology. She has worked in the career counseling/coaching field for over 14 years. Laura sees all students and serves as the science career specialist. Laura also serves as a liaison to El Centro Chicano.

Stephanie Eberle, Career Counselor - Graduate Students
Stephanie has a M.Ed. in Clinical Counseling. Stephanie has experience within both the community agency and student affairs realms. Stephanie sees all students and specializes in graduate students and post-doctoral students. She is also the liaison to the Women's Center.

Margot Gilliland, Career Counselor
Margot has an M.S. in Counseling with specializations in Career and College Counseling. She has years of experience in non-profit and medical organizations. Margot sees all students and is the arts/media/communication specialist. Margot also serves as the liaison to students with disabilities and co-supervises the CDC's Peer Counseling Program.

Veda Jeffries, Assistant Director of Counseling Services
Veda has an M.S. in Counseling with specializations in Career and College Counseling, and a B.S. in Human Relations and Organizational Behavior. She has several (15) years experience as a corporate manager in public relations, community relations and HR. Veda sees all students and is the business career specialist. Veda also oversees diversity programs and the career resource library and is the liaison to the Black Community Service Center.

Espie Santiago, Career Counselor
Espie holds an M.A. in Career Development. She has experience working with employers to develop jobs and internships, and also worked in the biotech industry for six years. Espie sees all students and specializes in assisting students with internship resources and planning, and integrating academic and career goals. Espie also serves as the liaison to the Undergraduate Advising Programs and the undergraduate class officers.

Sam Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Counseling Services
Sam has an M.S. in Counseling with Career and College concentrations, and a B.A. degree in psychology and sociology. He has over 12 years of international business experience in marketing communications. Sam sees all students and is the Public Service Career Specialist. He is also the liaison to the Haas Center for Public Service. His previous career counseling experience has included working with liberal arts and engineering majors, MBA candidates, and international students. Additionally, he currently serves as the liaison to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center.

Marlene Scherer Stern, Alumni Networking Specialist
Marlene Scherer Stern has an M.A. Higher Education. Marlene has many years of student services experience in higher education and career counseling with an interest in the sciences. Recently, her focus has shifted toward programs and resources connecting students with alumni for career exploration, networking and mentoring experiences.