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On-Campus Student Employment Week: Student Employee Alumni Panel
April 9 at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
This event is part of the CSUN Career Center’s virtual three-part series celebrating On-Campus Student Employment Week. Alumni who worked on campus are invited to share their post-grad experiences and how they leverage their on-campus experience to advance their careers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
By participating in this event, students will be able to:
- Identify transferable skills gained through on-campus employment and understand how to apply them to future career opportunities.
- Explore various career paths through insights shared by alumni who were former student employees.
- Learn effective strategies for career exploration, job searching, and professional growth.
The various topics we’ll discuss include:
- Transferable student employment experiences
- Diverse post-grad pathways
- Applying and attending graduate school
- Networking and mentorship
- Establishing work-life balance
Meet the Panelist!
Talia Hunter (Class of 2025 | B.A. in Psychology)
Current Position: College Navigator for Project Tipping Point at Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD)
Talia Hunter is a 2025 CSUN graduate with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. As a Career Peer Educator, she advised students on career exploration, resumes, and professional development. She now serves as a College Navigator at CRCD, supporting current and former foster youth in Project Tipping Point at LATTC, helping them succeed academically and overcome barriers.
Keito Watanabe (Class of 2024 | B.S. in Marketing, Real Estate Minor)
Current Positions: Market Research Analyst & LA Real Estate Agent at Aucnet Consumer Products & Equity Union
Keito is from Tokyo, Japan, and has been living in LA for 5+ years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Real Estate minor at CSUN (Class of 2024). While working on-campus, Keito served as a Peer Educator and Marketing Outreach Specialist for the CSUN Career Center. She currently works in marketing for a fashion company and does real estate on weekends!
Julia Curiel (Class of 2024 | B.A. in Deaf Studies, Community Service)
Current Position: Administrative Assistant at Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD)
Julia, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from CSUN with a BA in Deaf Studies: Community Service. She worked on campus in the CSUN Career Center, where she started as the Handshake and Career Services Student Assistant and was later offered the Employer Relations Student Assistant position. Since graduating, Julia has worked at the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) as the Administrative Assistant.
Kevin Nieto (Class of 2020 | B.S. in Sociology, Criminal Justice Emphasis)
Current Position: Job Readiness Coordinator at Los Angeles Room & Board (LARNB)
Kevin Nieto is a workforce development professional from South Los Angeles dedicated to helping young people build confidence, find purpose, and create opportunities. A CSUN Sociology graduate with a focus on Criminal Justice, he supported undocumented and first-generation students at the DREAM Center. He now serves as a Job Readiness Coordinator at LARNB, guiding youth facing housing instability toward employment and independence.
