Marie Newkirk
Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
Pronouns: She/Her
School Info: State University of New York at Stony Brook, BS in Psychology/ Sociology -Interdisciplinary and Masters in Education at City University of New York Brooklyn College
Places I have lived: New York City, Qatar, and Pittsburgh
Hi! I’m Marie, and I enjoy empowering students, giving them the resources and confidence to plan and make career decisions. At the Career Center, I lead the Experiential Learning unit as part of a dedicated team. Together, we guide students in finding local and global experiential learning opportunities. Our team is committed to equipping students for professional success.
The actor who would play me in a biopic…Debbie Morgan
Most likely late night binge… Downton Abbey- British T.V. series and the 2 movies
If I was a TikTok influencer, my niche would be… Report on my journeys around the globe
Gabby Brumond
Experiential Learning Consultant
Pronouns: she/her/hers
School Info: University of Delaware, BS & MS in Neuroscience
Places I have lived: Central NJ,Newark, DE, and Pittsburgh, PA
Hi there! I’m Gabby and I love creating workshops and programs that are accessible and engaging for students. I oversee the Career Study Hall program, assist with Internship Week and my specialty is assisting all students with Experiential Learning (Internships, Research, Volunteering etc.). I also work with 3 affinity groups, tailoring specific career resources for them. My affinity groups are students with Dis/ability and/or Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, and First-Generation College students. When I am not working I love to read, draw, paint, and play video games.
The actor who would play me in a biopic… Saoirse Ronan
My top artist on Spotify… The Head & the Heart
Most likely late-night binge… Avatar the Last Airbender
Specialties and Interests
Experiential LearningTotionna Hill
Experiential Learning Consultant
Pronouns: She/Her & They/Them
School Info: BS in Psychology Neuroscience from Slippery Rock University, MS in Research Methods in Psychology from Swansea University
Places I have lived: Pittsburgh, PA; Slippery Rock, PA; & Swansea, Wales
Hi! I’m Totionna Hill, and I work as an Experiential Learning Consultant in the Career Center. In my role, I help students develop Career Readiness skills, explore their interests, and find internships & other experiential learning opportunities. While I was a student, I worked in Housing and Residence Life as a CA (which is called an RA at Pitt). I was also a Pittsburgh Promise Ambassador and a Campus Ambassador. In my free time, I like playing video games like Binding of Isaac, Animal Crossing, and any mainline Nintendo games, watching YouTube, crocheting, or exploring different shops around Pittsburgh.
My top artist on Spotify… Marino
Most likely late night binge… gaming, theories, ARGS, true crime, and historical retellings on YouTube
If I was a TikTok influencer, my niche would be… crocheting and crafting!
