Student Staff
Quick Questions (QQ) Hours
Peer Career Advisors are available to help develop and review résumés and cover letters, search for internship and job opportunities, prep for interviews, and access resources like Handshake. No appointment necessary, just drop in!
PCAs are also available by appointment to present workshops for student organizations.
Quick Question Schedule:
CCI does not offer Quick Question hours during the summer months, but students are always welcome to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
For students studying abroad who wish to have their resume reviewed, please email the document as an attachment to Peer Advisors at ccipca@middlebury.edu. A member of the CCI team will respond to you as soon as possible. This service is only for students abroad who cannot meet in person. We encourage you to review the Resume and Cover Letter Guide before submission, which includes the very rubric we use to review and approve your resume.
Meet the Peer Career Advisors
Leslie Ramirez ‘25
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: International and Global Studies, Global Security & Spanish
Fun Fact: I can crochet and embroider just about anything!
Career Interests: National Security, Interpreting Services, International Policy, Foreign Service
Hello, my name is Leslie and I’m from Geneva, NY. This upcoming school year I look forward to exploring more clubs on campus and further connecting the student body with all the services the CCI has to offer that I have benefitted from in the past. That being said, I am a lover of music and all things arts and crafts. You’ll most likely see me around the dining hall coming up with random coffee combinations that I’ll urge my friends to try, so if you ever need a new recipe do let me know. Here’s to another year at Middlebury!
Noah Vogel ’25 (Abroad Spring ‘24)
Pronouns: He/Him
Majors: International Politics & Economics, Chinese
Fun Fact: I used to have a Hermit Crab
Career Interests: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Impact Investing
Hello, my name is Noah and I’m from Switzerland and Ghana. On campus, I’m involved in Middlebury Diversity in Business (MiddDIB), the Middlebury Consulting Group, and the Middlebury Tea Club. When I am not working at the CCI, I am a dedicated Duolingo fanatic, enjoy watching Trevor Noah, playing squash, and riding my scooter. I love talking to people and hearing their stories, so feel free to chat with me at the CCI!
Meet the Front Office Assistants
Seif Alyosef ’25
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Economics and Neuroscience
Fun Fact: I love to surf and be around the ocean.
Career Interest: Finance, Consulting, and Healthcare
Hi! My name is Seif, and I am from Orlando Florida. On campus, I’m involved in the Student Government Association, serving as the director of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, as well as Middlebury JusticeProjects. During my free time, I like being outdoors, exploring new hobbies, and traveling. The CCI and its resources have helped me tremendously since my first year and I can’t wait to help share those resources with you all. I hope to see you all at the CCI and do not hesitate to say “Hi”.
Dominic Browne ‘26
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Sociology and Black Studies, Political Science
Fun Fact: In high school, I was captain of my school’s Step Team and to this day I love everything about Step.
Career Interests: Program management, DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) Marketing and facilitation, Corporate/Consulting Management, Marketing
Hi, my name is Dominic Browne and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. On campus, I’m mainly involved with the Black Student Union, along with professional development activities to navigate my own multifaceted professional identity, from being an intern for Projects for Peace, a nonprofit for young peacemakers to Externing at PwC as a strategy consultant. In my free time, I enjoy analyzing new and old music, writing articles or statements about my identity, and overall cultivating my creativity the best way I can. I look forward to interacting with you at the CCI so be sure to say Hi and ask any questions!
Orlando Cáceres ‘25
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: International and Global Studies, Global Security
Fun Fact: I am a twin, so are my aunts, and my cousins, and my other cousins, and…
Career Interest: Government Consulting, Policy, Foreign Service
Hey everyone! My name is Orlando and I am from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and The Bronx, New York. Someway somehow, I ended up here in Middlebury! I am involved in a lot around campus but mainly with the SGA in different positions over the years including my current role as Co-Director of Student Experience. I love getting to know new people and places and am big on community so spending time with friends and family is #1. Feel free to stop by the CCI and say hi! I am really looking forward to helping you all in any way I can.
Anna Dowd ‘25
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Psychology and Political Science
Fun Fact: I am scuba diving certified!
Career Interests: Public policy, education, marketing
Hi all! My name is Anna Dowd and I’m a junior from Washington, D.C. studying psychology and political science. On campus I’m involved with Community Friends, a one-on-one mentoring program, and Women’s club soccer. In my free time I love going on runs on the TAM, listening to podcasts, traveling, and spending quality time with friends. I’m really looking forward to being a helpful CCI resource and meeting new people. Please don’t hesitate to come on by to ask questions or simply say hi!
Rodaba Husseini ‘25.5
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: International and Global Studies, Migration
Fun Fact: I have a green thumb and love taking care of plants.
Career: Refugee Advocacy
Hi everyone! My name is Rodaba. I am from Afghanistan. I am currently studying to be an International and Global Studies Major with a focus on Migration. Any chance I get, I love basking in the outdoors, and taking long walks on beautiful sunny days. I love taking pictures on these walks, as I am also very passionate about photography with nature as my subject. I also enjoy spending my free time reading novels and watching crime drama television series.
Kayla Morgan ‘26
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Economics
Fun Fact: Double Jointed
Career Interests: Finance
Hi Everyone! My name is Kayla Morgan, and I am a Jamaican-American from Brooklyn, New York. On campus, I am interested in finance and investment banking, and I am involved in Middlebury Diversity in Business (MiddDIB), the Student Investment Committee, and our Consulting Group. I also enjoy expressing my culture and identity through poetry, and I read the works of Toni Morrison, Carol Ann Duffy, and Richard Wright. I would love to meet more people at Middlebury; feel free to stop by the CCI and say Hi :).
Grace Mtunguja ‘26
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: International Politics and Economics
Fun Fact: I like to do ceramics
Career Interests: Non-profit, social impact, international relations
Hi! My name is Grace, and I am from Brooklyn, New York. On campus, I am involved in the Student Government as a DEI liaison, the Women’s Club Soccer team, and Oratory Now as a public speaking coach. I love to go on hikes, visit art museums, travel, and meet new people. The CCI has so many resources that have helped me throughout my college experience, and they could help you too! Swing by with questions or to find out what they have to offer. See you soon (:
Georgia Perlah ’25
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Political Science
Fun Fact: I make the best grilled cheese
Career Interest: Law
Hi I’m Georgia, from Trumbull, Connecticut! When I’m not working at the CCI you can find me at the climbing wall or hosting my campus radio show! I’m into all things music and have learned how to play a handful of instruments but I just like watching live music. I love to read and hope to someday write a novel of my own. I am a major fan of the New York Times crossword and am uber competitive with the daily mini.
Firdaus Shallo ‘25.5
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Political Science and Computer Science
Fun Fact: I played competitive squash for 8 years!
Career Interests: Project Manager, Government/Policy
Hey! My name is Firdaus and I am from Toronto, Canada. I found myself at Middlebury playing squash and now I am trying to do everything! I love involving myself in the sports community in any way I can, and a huge goal of mine is to learn how to ski and swim before I graduate. I get excited to meet new people and I am glad I can meet more at the CCI front desk- please feel free to say hi and have a chat!