Greg Denon
Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
Office Life
Greg began working at UMass Lowell in 2014 after working for nearly 20 years at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Emerson College, where he managed a co-op program, supported career advising services, and fostered a robust employer relations program. Today, as associate dean of the Career & Co-op Center, he does all that and more for our UMass Lowell community.
Greg knows the power of networking and being open to possibilities, as that exact premise is what brought Greg to learn about the field of training and development in HR at the age of 17. This serendipitous exchange at his summer job at a golf course not only changed his major but his future.
Being at a comprehensive research university, Greg loves the variety of the student experience at UMass Lowell. Students are preparing to launch their career in so many wonderful directions.
Leadership
In addition to oversight of the Career and Co-op Center, Greg provides strategic coordination of campus-wide career connected experiences.
Out-of-Office Life
When Greg isn’t spending time with his family, he can be found on endless walks with his Bernese Mountain Dog.
Education
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
M.S. in College Student Development and Counseling,
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
B.S. in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Kerry Willard Bray
Director, Career Services
Office Life
Kerry joined UMass Lowell in 2013 as a professional co-op staff member and transitioned to Director of Career Services in 2017. She leads our career advising and student employment teams and establishes cross-campus partnerships to support students’ career development. Before UML, Kerry’s higher education experience included serving as a dean of students, director of residence life, and admissions recruiter. Outside of higher education, Kerry briefly worked in HR and training roles for the pharmaceutical industry. Kerry cherishes UMass Lowell’s tight-knit community and is thrilled with the possibility each new semester brings for the students here.
Leadership Focus
Career Advising
Student Employment
Out-of-Office Life
Kerry is an Irish dance mom to her daughters, while her husband tackles the title of ‘Ultimate Dog Dad’ to their high-energy Brittanys. Kerry is also a lifelong crafter and became a yoga teacher in 2023.
Education
Bowling Green State University, Ohio
M.A. in College Student Personnel
Moravian College (now Moravian University), Pennsylvania
B.A. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a minor in Management
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
James McGonigle
Director, Employer Relations
Office Life
Jim first joined UMass Lowell in 2014. As the Director of Employer Relations & Development, Jim consults with employers to support brand awareness of organizations here at UML and provides practical advice to build a talented employee pipeline. Before coming to the Career & Co-op Center, Jim worked as a recruiter, where he gained a deep understanding of recruitment strategies and employment lifecycles that he applies here at UML.
Jim is passionate about cultivating high-quality employer-employee relationships, which motivates him to connect our office with employers who support students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences. Jim truly believes there is a place for everyone, especially at UMass Lowell.
Out-of-Office Life
Jim is an active member of the Lowell community and the go-to guy for all things Lowell. When he is not spending time with his wife and 2 kids, he can be found hiking, playing basketball, and attending concerts.
Education
Rivier University, Nashua, NH
M.Ed. (Counseling)
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
B.S. in Sociology
Pronouns
He/Him/His