Edie Blakley
Director Edie has been the Director of Career Services since Fall of 1998. She holds a Bachelors degree in Leadership Studies and a Masters degree in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University. Prior to coming to Clark College Edie worked at Oregon State University in Career Services where she coordinated Career Fairs, managed Employment Services, and conducted career counseling and employer development. One of Edie's favorite resources is Favorite Resource: quintcareers.com (Quintessential Careers)

Favorite Quote: "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Catharine Keene
Program Manager Catharine Keane assists groups and individuals with career exploration and has managed the resources of the Career Center since 2005. She has a Bachelors Degree in Education from the University of Vermont and is completing a Masters of Public Affairs at Washington State University. Cath draws from extensive work, travel and interpersonal experiences to help bring career information to life. Favorite Resource: "It's a toss-up between CIS (the Oregon Career Information System) and the Counselor/career class instructors here at Clark; both provide a wealth of information."

Favorite Quote: What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? - Unknown

Barbara Joe Ivey
Program Support Supervisor Barbara Jo has been providing employment services for four years at Clark College, specializing in student employment opportunities. Previous to coming to Clark College she provided social services and employment services to the community at Mental Health Northwest. She has a Bachelors Degree in Social Science from Washington State University Vancouver and is dedicated to helping others find their path in life's journey. Favorite Resource: Google

Favorite Quote: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb

Carolyn Johnson
Employment Specialist & Co-op Coordinator Carolyn has worked at Clark College for ten years in various capacities; she has worked the last three years in Career Services. Carolyn's main focus and interests include assisting students with their job search and doing resume critiques. Favorite Resource: Favorite Career Advice Website - New Grad Life

Sarah Weinberger
Volunteer & Service-Learning Program Specialist Sarah currently serves as the Service Learning and Volunteer Program Assistant. Her responsibilities include coordinating the Students in Service AmeriCorps program and overseeing the service learning department. She has a Masters degree from Portland State University in Educational Policy, Foundations, and Administration with a specialty in Leadership for Sustainability Education. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Sociology. She has won numerous awards for serving the community through service learning Favorite Resource: www.edutopia.org and www.facingthefuture.org/

Favorite Quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" Mahatma Gandhi

Hollee Kennedy

Career Center Assistant

Hollee has worked in Career Services for over three years. She provides assistance in the career lab helping people with career assessments (MBTI and SII), searching for career information and resume/job search questions. Hollee is currently enrolled in Clark’s Nursing Program and is anticipating graduating in June 2012.

Favorite Resource: CIS and Student Success Workshops

Favorite Quote: "Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A "you can do it" when things are tough." Richard M. DeVosi.  And, " I'm looking forward to influencing others in a positive way. My message is you can do anything if you just put your mind to it." Justin Bieber

Michelle Morgan
Career Center Assistant Michelle was born and raised in the Vancouver and Camas areas and has just relocated back "home". As a military spouse, she has traveled across the United States with her family and they have been stationed in Tennessee, California, New York and North Carolina.

Michelle provides Career Center staff support and customer service. She provides assistance to both students and community members with the resources available in the Career Center. Favorite Resource: Oregon Career Information and the numerous books available for use at the Career Center

Favorite Quote: "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon." Paul Brandt