Beyond Barnard's Peer Career Advisors are trained to meet individually with students and to present on a range of topics related to career exploration and preparation, along with application materials, interviews, and internship/job search strategies. For many students at Barnard, a meeting with Peer Career Advisors is one of their first interactions with Beyond Barnard. Get to know this year's staff, and come by to introduce yourself!
Julia Tecotzky '21
Hello! My name is Julia and I am a junior at Barnard majoring in Political Science and concentrating in American Government. Last summer, I explored the realm of public defense as a Family & Criminal Defense Intern at Brooklyn Defender Services. As a pre-law student, the opportunity to work alongside attorneys and clients both in and out of court was extremely valuable and taught me a great deal about the criminal justice system. Beyond Barnard was instrumental in giving me the tools and resources to secure and thrive in this internship as well as others, and has helped me make many connections in the professional world. My goal as a Peer Career Advisor is to empower students to feel confident in their professional endeavors and engage in meaningful, passionate work. In addition to being a Peer Career Advisor, I am a Health Educator with the Barnard/Columbia Peer Health Exchange, where I teach health classes to NYC high school students. I can also be found attempting to make loaves of homemade sourdough. I’m looking forward to meeting and connecting with the Barnard community!
Kat Bartley '20
Hi! My name is Kat Bartley and I am a senior at Barnard majoring in Political Science and Ancient Studies. In addition to working as a Peer Career Advisor, I am involved in the Barnumbia dance community as a member of Orchesis: A Dance Group and Onyx Hip Hop Troupe. Throughout college, I have interned at various non-profit organizations including the Center for Reproductive Rights, the Human Rights Campaign, and Human Rights First. I plan to attend law school eventually and I am grateful that my internship experiences have strengthened my knowledge of and passion for human rights law.
Beyond Barnard has been immensely helpful in my own internship application processes, particularly with interview preparation and resume revision. As a PCA, I aim to give fellow Barnard students the tools they need to explore and begin their careers with confidence!
Shoma Nath '20
Hi, I’m Shoma! I am a senior and first-generation college student, majoring in Economic and Social History with an interest in finance and fashion. This past summer I worked at J.P. Morgan Chase as an Asset and Wealth Management Analyst. In previous semesters I have done internships in various industries and companies, from non- profit work with the Better Business Bureau and The Trust for Public Land, to fashion at Bode New York.
Beyond Barnard was an essential part of me learning about internships and jobs in the Barnard standard. As a transfer student, I felt behind on career goals and industry knowledge at first, and also made multiple industry switches throughout my college career, but Beyond Barnard definitely helped me feel more confident about the job application process in every capacity. As a PCA I hope to share what I have learned and help you feel confident too. Can’t wait to meet you!
Tina Barrios '21
Hello! My name is Tina Barrios, and I am a junior from Miami, Florida. At Barnard, I am double majoring in Economics and Social History and Spanish Language and Cultures. In addition to working as a Peer Career Advisor, I am involved in student government as the chair of Barnard McAC’s Action Committee, where we plan service-related events and make Barnard traditions happen. This past summer, I interned at Empire Global Ventures, a consulting firm in New York, where I did market research and learned from amazing mentors across different fields.
Although the internship and job markets can be stressful, Beyond Barnard has given me the confidence and skills challenge myself to pursue any opportunity, and I hope to be able to pass that confidence along to other students as a Peer Career Advisor!
Maya Weiss, '21
I’m Maya, a junior from Portland, Oregon double majoring in Dance and Architecture. On campus, you can find me eating chips for an audience in CoLab, or dancing in one of the Barnard Dance Department shows. In my free time, I bake shortbread and wear clothes that are too big as “fashion statements.” This summer, I worked at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in the Dance Division. Thanks to the help of Beyond Barnard, I was able to put both my archival and performance experience into my application and make the case that they were equally important to the library.
As a PCA, I am excited to help Barnard students use their passions to find meaningful work. Your experience doesn’t have to be directly correlated to a job for it to be useful and relevant!
Sophie Hauth '21
Hi, I’m Sophie! I’m a junior at Barnard from Portland, Oregon, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Education Studies. In addition to being a PCA, I’m also involved in Barnard’s FGLI community as a peer mentor. In my free time, I love exploring various thrift stores around NYC and drinking lots of chai tea! This summer as a recipient of the Beyond Barnard Internship Grant, I interned at Reading Partners, a literacy intervention non-profit.
When I first came to Barnard, I was overwhelmed by the idea of writing a cover letter and navigating the internship search, but Beyond Barnard has been been instrumental in giving me the tools and resources I need to take ownership of my career path. As a PCA this year, I’m excited to help develop fellow students’ confidence in their career journeys and show them all that Beyond Barnard has to offer!
Isabela "Izzy" Schettino '21
Hello! My name is Izzy Schettino and I'm a junior here at Barnard, majoring in English and minoring in Education Studies. This past summer I interned with the Reimagining Education Summer Institute at Columbia Teacher’s College, planning a four day professional development event focused on racial diversity and culturally competent education. I’m also one of the co-heads of Third Wheel Improv and have been involved with a few other student theater groups like CUP and KCST.
Beyond Barnard helped me a lot during my summer job search, from showing me how to best structure a resume to giving me networking tips, and just generally boosting my confidence when I thought nothing was going right. I think it's really great that Barnard students have the opportunity to receive this kind of advising from their own peers; it's very reassuring and makes the whole process seem way less intimidating. I'm excited to be a PCA because I love to hear about people's passions and I hope to help other students see their own potential!
Alissa Mori '20
Hello! My name is Alissa and I'm a senior from the Bronx, majoring in Economics and minoring in East Asian Studies. On campus, I am the president of the Columbia Kendo Club and a member of the Columbia University Orchestra. This summer I was a part of the Corporate and Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program at MUFG. During my past summers, I interned at non-profit organizations like Japan Society and abroad at Mobile Factory, Inc. in Tokyo.
Beyond Barnard has many events with various employers that gave me opportunities to learn about the banking industry, network, and find a rewarding summer experience. As a PCA, I am excited to work with Barnard students and provide with the tools to explore career opportunities. Looking forward to meet you all at Beyond Barnard!
