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Karen Klein
Director of Career Development
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Karen Klein is an experienced career counselor and the director of the CUNY Career Connect program which serves students at five CUNY Hillels. Karen has been providing services to CUNY Hillel students since 2014, offering individual career guidance, workshops, and helping students expand their networks. Karen has also worked with college students from the former Soviet Union, offering internship placement, career support and educational workshops. At the start of her career Karen worked in publishing, and she spent 3 years in Israel, living on Kibbutz and doing community service work. She also teaches 1st grade Religious School at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Manhattan. Karen has an MA in Clinical and Health Psychology from MCP Hahnemann University and a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Karen grew up in New Jersey and now lives in Manhattan with her partner Gary. She loves the energy, connection and creativity of the Hillel community. She is passionate about helping students find successful and fulfilling careers and would love to hear from you!

Michael Gaudio
Career Counselor
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Michael Gaudio is a career counselor in the CUNY Career Connect program. He brings a unique perspective to his work with a background in career counseling, higher education, theatre, and social services. He developed an interest in working with college students while serving in academic and career advising roles at Gordon College and Berklee College of Music. At both institutions, he helped initiate successful peer programs. He’s also worked in service roles with various populations, and has performed in professional live theatre in multiple states. He is passionate about college and workforce access, career exploration, experiential learning, and incorporating arts practices for personal and professional growth. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and a Bachelor of Arts from Gordon College. Michael is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches. He is thrilled to be working with CUNY Hillel students to help guide them to identify and set goals, explore careers, get connected, and find opportunities.

Syeda (Minnie) Hasan
JFEW Scholarship Coordinator
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Minnie Hasan is the coordinator of the JFEW Scholarship Program. She holds a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Stony Brook University. Minnie spent the first two years of her career working as a teacher for urban youth in Washington D.C. She is thrilled to be working with CUNY Career Connect as the JFEW Coordinator, as she was a recipient of the JFEW-SUNY Global Scholarship during her time at Stony Brook University. She is passionate about women’s empowerment as well as educational and racial equity and hopes to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

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