Meet the Undergraduate Career Advising Team

Trish has been with the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement on the Undergraduate Career Advising team since November 2015. She currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Career Services & Strategy where she manages an incredible team of Undergraduate Career Advisors who help students to construct and tailor professional documents, increase interview preparedness, discuss job and internship search modalities, strategize networking efforts, and provide support in career exploration, negotiation of salaries, and navigation of opportunities. Trish also co-leads all curriculum content and design for the Executive Skills Career courses required for all Questrom Undergraduates.

Prior to joining the Feld Center, she worked at The Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University of Chicago. Before joining Higher Education, she worked for several years in Human Resources doing recruiting, talent management, and succession planning. Trish completed her B.B.A. in Management at Stetson University in Deland, FL and her M.A. in Organizational and Counseling Psychology at Adler University in Chicago, IL. Trish enjoys bringing a business and psychology background to working with students and is often described as disarmingly approachable. Whether teaching or in appointments, she aims to be honest, thorough, and direct, but will also regularly inject a pop culture reference, funny analogy, or terrible pun in as well.

Outside of work Trish is an avid sports fan who will cheer on EVERY Chicago sports team! She spent several years playing semiprofessional women’s tackle football but sticks to less contact sports now. On the weekends, you can find her with her wife and son trying every type of cuisine in the city, sampling New England craft breweries, complaining about winter, and trying to pretend she isn’t crying about the latest seasons had by the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Sky, Cubs, Stars, or Blackhawks. (PS – BEAR DOWN!)

Sara Davis joined the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement in November 2021 as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Advising. Sara started her professional career as a Graduate Assistant on the Undergraduate Career Team at Questrom. She then shifted to the corporate world to work at a medium sized investment consulting firm as a Human Resources Assistant where she conducted full-cycle recruitment. Next, Sara took on an investment role as a Performance Analyst producing monthly and quarterly reports for clients at the same firm. Having gained experience in both the higher education and corporate space, Sara enjoys using her past work experiences to serve students.

In her current role, Sara supports students through one-on-one advising appointments by hosting resume and cover letter reviews, conducting mock interviews, navigating career exploration, discussing job search strategies, and reviewing offer letters including salary negotiations. She likes to make empathy, active listening, and effective questioning key components of her advising approach so that she can guide students based on the information they share during appointments. Sara also teaches several ES courses each semester to promote students career development through the curriculum. Another component of Sara’s portfolio is recruiting, interviewing, training, and managing six Career Skills Coaches (CSCs) who are current juniors and seniors at Questrom. The CSCs are invaluable members of the UG Career Team who facilitate 15-minute drop-in career appointments to their peers throughout the academic year.

Sara graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Business Studies. She has since earned her MBA from Questrom with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Transformation. Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching competition cooking shows, boating, and taking her dog Pearl for walks outside.

Nephthalie Careen joined the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement June 2023 as one of the Assistant Directors of Undergraduate Career Development. Prior to joining the Feld Center, Nephthalie has been assisting the personal and professional advancement of young adults for over 10 years. She directed one of the largest student-led organizations through Phillips Brooks House Association for many years which helped laid her foundation for youth development. Nephthalie’s experience extends into extensive student support services within diverse academic institutions and various grade levels, spanning from early education to higher education. While residing abroad in Central America, Nephthalie continued to advise through an international perspective. In her current role, Nephthalie supports students through one-on-one advising appointments by hosting resume and cover letter reviews, conducting mock interviews, navigating career exploration, discussing job search strategies, and reviewing offer letters including salary negotiations. She is looking forward to empowering undergraduate students at Questrom to achieve immense success. Nephthalie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology and Education at Wheaton College, MA. Beyond her professional endeavors, Nephthalie deeply enjoys spending time in nature with her huge family, exercising and traveling! You can reach Nephthalie at ncareen@bu.edu.

Scott joined the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement in July 2023 as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Development. A dedicated career educator and coach, he helps Questrom students identify their strengths, communicate their value, and confidently navigate the path from college to career.

Through individualized career coaching and instruction in Executive Skills 110 and 310, Scott supports students at every stage of their professional development. His work includes helping students strengthen resumes and cover letters, build effective job-search and networking strategies, prepare for interviews, and connect their interests and strengths to meaningful career opportunities.

Scott is a Certified Career Services Provider through the National Career Development Association and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. He integrates these credentials into his coaching approach, empowering students to better understand their unique talents and use them to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Before joining Boston University, Scott spent five years at Suffolk University’s Office of Graduate Admission. As Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment, he supported a wide range of graduate programs, including Suffolk’s portfolio of MBA programs. His recruitment work also took him around the world, including travel to four countries in Africa and seven countries across South and Central America.

A first-generation college graduate and proud Bostonian, Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bridgewater State University and an MBA from Suffolk University. His graduate studies focused on talent management and public-private partnerships and included an international travel seminar in Madrid, Spain.

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his rescue chihuahua, Panko, and pursuing his passion for lifelong learning through documentaries, podcasts, and books. He is also a devoted supporter of Tottenham Hotspur.

Yihan Zhu joined the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Development in February 2024. She brings extensive experience in institutional research, project management, cross-cultural communication, and teaching, and is driven by a longstanding passion for career development and student support. Her research centers on the career development experiences of international students in U.S. institutions, using qualitative analysis to explore how students make career choices and which support mechanisms most effectively promote lifelong success.

In her role at Questrom, Yihan teaches required Executive Skills career courses and provides comprehensive, individualized advising. She supports students through every stage of the career journey, from exploration and internship search to salary negotiation and onboarding, equipping them with practical tools, industry insights, and confidence. Drawing on her own experience as an international business student, she is especially committed to helping international and first-generation students navigate the complexities of global industries and opportunities. She is also a frequent guest speaker/presenter for student organizations and at professional conferences, where she speaks on international student career readiness and cross-campus collaboration.

Yihan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management and a Master of Science in Global Logistics from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business. To deepen her understanding of students’ post‑graduation pathways and needs, she pursued a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington, focusing her dissertation on international student career development. Outside of work, Yihan enjoys traveling, sports, baking, and spending time with furry companions (she is currently co‑parenting a four‑year‑old Shiba Inu).

Carrie Donovan joined the Feld Center for Career & Alumni Engagement in August 2024 as an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Advising. Prior to joining the Feld Center, she spent six years in talent acquisition, serving as a campus recruiter, technical sourcer, and experienced hire recruiter across the accounting, consulting, big tech, and medical device industries. Her experience includes recruiting for leading organizations such as KPMG, Meta, and Boston Scientific.

In her current role, Carrie supports students through one-on-one advising appointments in all aspects of professional development including resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, navigating career exploration, discussing job search strategies, and reviewing offers. She also teaches several ES courses each semester to further engage with students on career development topics. Carrie wants all students working with her to feel it is a safe space to ask questions and has a customized approach to her appointments. She also enjoys leveraging her recruiting experience when working with students to provide additional context and insights.

Carrie graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.A. in Communications. Outside of work, Carrie enjoys staying active, being in the outdoors, and spending time with family, friends, and her pup Leo. She is always happy to talk about Boston sports and reality shows!