Donna Pesta
Director
518-255-5624
The Library
Room 109
pestadh@cobleskill.edu
Donna serves as the Director of the Center for Career Development. She has over 25 years of experience in the Student Development field. She started working in the Career Development field in 2003. Donna has been active in the state-wide SUNY Career Development Organization and has held several leadership positions including President and SUNY Liaison. In 2016, Donna received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. She loves the opportunity to work with students and assist them in achieving their career goals. Donna earned a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from SUNY Brockport and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in History, from SUNY Geneseo.
Jodi Northrup
Office Assistant
518-255-5624
The Library
Room 109
northrjm@cobleskill.edu
Jodi serves as secretary for the Center for Career Development. She oversees the day to day operations of the office and is the first point of contact for students. She assists with planning the events coordinated by the Center for Career Development. She started her career at SUNY Cobleskill in 2003 as an office assistant in the Admissions Office and stayed in that office until 2015. In February 2015 she transitioned to the position of office assistant for the Center for Career Development. Jodi is a 2001 graduate of Alfred State College with degrees in Business Administration and Social Science-Psychology.