Briana Randall (She/Her)
Executive Director
I started at the Career & Internship Center as a counselor in 2004. Over the 15 years that followed, I spent periods of time coordinating our grad student programs, managing our front desk and student employee teams, supporting the employer relations team, leading our data and assessment initiatives, and directing our multi-faceted internship operations.
In 2019, I was hired as the center’s Executive Director. In this role, my big picture vision is that All Huskies Graduate Career-Ready. This means:
- Every Husky, regardless of personal or academic background…
- Graduates with the skills, experiences, relationships, academic knowledge, and career management tools to…
- Find and maintain employment that leads to personal fulfillment, financial wellness, positive contributions to workplaces and communities, and continued engagement with the UW family.
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
After navigating a variety of professional experiences, I discovered my passion for career services at the UW Career & Internship Center. For my first five years in the center, I managed UW’s Handshake platform and supported students, employers, and campus partners in their use of the online recruitment system.
In my current role, I oversee the Employer & Community Connections team that manages contact with thousands of employers annually, both in-person and virtually, through career fairs, events, alumni panels, internship program support, employer training webinars, and Handshake. How can we help you make your next great hire?
I am a graduate of Gonzaga University’s School of Business but am happy to be a Husky as well. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, and traveling.
Angela Cabatbat (She/Her)
Employer Engagement Manager
Staff bio coming soon!
Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Career Coach
As a Career Coach with a Master of Education from the University of Washington, I love helping people find clarity and confidence in their careers. Whether someone is exploring a new direction, navigating a career change, or preparing for their next opportunity, I’m passionate about helping them identify what matters most and turn their goals into practical next steps.
My background in HR and recruiting gives me a unique perspective on the job search and hiring process. I understand what happens on the other side of the application and use that insight to help students and job seekers tell their stories, highlight their strengths, and approach opportunities with greater confidence.
I bring together career coaching and real-world recruiting experience to create an approach that is supportive, practical, and tailored to each person. My goal is to help people not only land their next opportunity, but also make career decisions that feel meaningful and right for them.
Outside of work you’ll find me playing tennis, paddle boarding, listening to live music and hanging out with my rambunctious dog named Mable.
Last, but not least…
Go Dawgs!
Rachel Leong-Sato (She/Her)
As a Career Coach, I am dedicated to empower individuals to develop their own self-agency, skills, and abilities. Using an equity lens of student development theory, I encourage students to explore their career pathways and delve deeper into their workview & identity.
With a Master’s in College Counseling and Student Development, my background has taken me all around student affairs in higher education. I recently supported grad and undergrad students at the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance in Career Development. My bachelors degree was in organizational communication, and I minored in Sociology – so my educational background has been primarily in mission-driven social sciences.
I worked throughout my time in college as an intern, volunteer, and within student leadership. I have had experience working in direct service, marketing, social media, communication, event planning, program management, non-profits, private higher education and public higher education. Supporting the life journey of a college student has been my passion and advocating for marginalized students in all areas of education.
When I’m not at work, you can find me cuddling my rescue dog Uni, listening to cozy mystery audiobooks, cooking with my spouse, or going to local drag shows!
Identities & Experiences: Queer, BIPOC, Cisgender, Neurodivergent, Grad School, Asian American, Chronic Illness, Out-of-State student
Syd Moore (They/Them)
Career Coach
In my work as a Career Coach, it’s my goal to help students make confident and informed career decisions that align with their passions and values. My career journey has been shaped by my experiences as a first-generation college student; Coming from a working class family, I had no idea how to decide on a career! Now after working in my career as a Student Affairs Professional for the past five years, I am here to help you navigate all the decisions that come with choosing the right career path for you.
Before starting at UW, I lived and worked in the Midwest where I supported Liberal Arts students as an Undergraduate Academic Advisor. I have lots of experience discussing how to align your academic and career goals! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership – Higher Education/Student Affairs. My educational background enables me to work with a wide array of college students, and to approach my work through an intersectional lens. I see you as a whole person with a lived experience and hopes and dreams and expectations that are shaped by the identities you hold.
Outside of work you can find me spending time with my wife and our two cats (Buffalo and Sauce), at a concert, logging on Letterboxd, outside birding, or chasing my next fastest New York Times Crossword time.
Anna Schmid (She/Her)
Career Coach
As a Career Coach, I am passionate about helping students explore their interests, build confidence, and navigate the path from college to career. I enjoy supporting students from all backgrounds as they discover their strengths, goals, and pursue opportunities that align with their passions and strengths.
Before joining the UW Career & Internship Center, I served as a Career Coach at UW Tacoma and as a Senior Academic Advisor with TRIO Educational Talent Search, where I supported primarily first-generation students with college and career planning. These experiences reinforced my belief that all students deserve access to meaningful opportunities, resources, and support throughout their educational and professional journeys. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies and Political Science from the other UW, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Outside of work, you can find me exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, running, backpacking, and camping, spending time with my dog Baxter, playing board games, listening to comedy podcasts, attending live music and sporting events, or planning my next trip.
Alondra Rodriguez (She/Her)
Program Coordinator
As the Program Coordinator, my work primarily involves being the first point of contact for UW students and alumni, community members, and employers to our Center through digital & email communications, as well as in-person visits to our space. I work to answer various questions about our services for the UW community and beyond. I take great care in being able to provide helpful and meaningful support for students and guide individuals to the additional resources that best meet their needs. I also manage the Center’s specialized services, including our Virtual Interview Spaces, Professional Headshot Service, and the Husky Career Closet to further the scope of our mission and impact.
During my time as a UW student, now alumna, I studied Anthropology & History, participated in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program, studied abroad, and supported graduate research. I was also continuously involved in service-learning programs such as UW Dream Project and UW Riverways Seminars, focusing on K-12 mentorship, education, academic and professional support, and tutoring. Throughout these experiences I developed a passion for supporting and encouraging students and peers to follow their interests, learn about themselves and their goals, and seek out and use available resources to achieve said goals.
Outside of work you can usually find me hiking, enjoying good food, traveling, visiting local museums, and enjoying the sun when it comes out.
Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Career Technologies Manager
As the Career Technologies Manager, I help students, employers and staff successfully navigate digital resources available through the Career and Internship Center. These free subscriptions allow current Huskies and alumni to explore careers, search for jobs and internships, create resumes and cover letters, and prepare for interviews. I am a deeply committed to connecting students to resources that support their personal and professional development.
I hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. Before arriving at the University of Washington, I worked as a public librarian providing patrons with reference, readers advisory and technology support and managed an internship program for high school students teaching math and reading to K-5 students.
Outside of work I enjoy cycling, swimming, paddle boarding, and reading.
