Student Employment Team

Office Life
Candice started at UMass Lowell in 2015 and joined the Career & Co-op Center in 2023. As the associate director, Candice manages all aspects of on-campus employment and off-campus partnerships with community service agencies and local businesses. Candice has over 16 years of experience managing Student Employment programs.

She believes that working on campus is key to a successful college experience. Candice enjoys helping our students find meaningful employment that aligns with their career aspirations. She is fortunate to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff through her work while strengthening the connection between UMass Lowell and the surrounding community.

Out-of-Office Life
Candice spends her free time with her family. If she’s not at the lake in New Hampshire, you’ll find her at the gym or reading a good book. In the winter months, she enjoys tapping into her creative side by quilting.

Education
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration

Framingham State University, Framingham, MA
B.A. in Sociology

Pronouns
She/Hers/Her

Office Life 
Juliana started at UMass Lowell in 2014 and joined the Career & Co-op Center in 2023.      As the coordinator for student employment, Juliana handles job development through Job Hawk, administering financial aid for eligible campus employment, and serves as a community service liaison and recruiter. Before joining our team, Juliana worked as an integral member of the Facilities Management department assisting in business operations, operations & services and project management across all our campuses.  

Juliana values this position’s opportunity to share exciting new employment experiences in New England. She has and continues to stay with UMass Lowell because of its adaptable nature and people-focused environment.

Out-of-Office Life  
Juliana loves spending time with her family, especially traveling to Maine. She is drawn to the outdoors, where she is either hiking or practicing yoga while listening to music.

Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
B.A. in Studio Art

Pronouns
She/Her/Hers

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