Advising Team

Advising Majors

• Applied Science
• Biological Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Society
• Electromechanical Engineering

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Alicia Abdulrazzaq joined Co-ops & Careers in August 2021. Alicia has lived in New England her whole life where she has resided in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Alicia attended the University of Maine where she received her undergraduate degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. Alicia then attended Husson University where she received her master’s degree in School Counseling. Alicia is a Certified Career Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor in the state of Massachusetts. Alicia has experience working in K-12 public schools, higher education, mental health programs, and the Department of Labor. Alicia enjoys working with students on career development where she provides tools for success, strategies to overcome barriers, and empathetic approaches to advising.    

Unique Fact:  Although she grew up investing 14 years as a ballerina and dancer, today, Alicia is a CrossFit, HIIT, and circuit training lover.  

Advising Majors

• Computer Science

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Advising Majors

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Networking
• Information Technology

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Amelia joined the Co-ops & Careers team in 2023. She has worked in higher education for over a decade in the field of career development. She received a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island (URI). Amelia then went on to earn a M.S. in Human Development & Family Studies: College Student Personnel from URI. Amelia is passionate about helping students get access to experiential learning through co-ops and internships.

Unique fact: Amelia loves the ocean and grew up in the Rhode Island- the ocean state. Amelia currently lives in Bristol, RI which is known for having the oldest Independence Day celebrations in the United States of America earning Bristol the nickname of “America’s most patriotic town.”

Advising Majors

• Interior Design
• Industrial Design

Caitlin is available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. 

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Caitlin Brison joined Wentworth’s Co-ops & Careers in 2015.  Originally from southern California, she made the move to Boston in 2005.  She attended Boston College for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and has worked at several colleges in Boston.  Caitlin loves coaching and supporting students during their career development.  She hopes to impart to students the skills necessary to identify and create rich experiential learning opportunities for themselves.

Unique fact:
One of her favorite things to do is hike the California coast. She has climbed Half-Dome in Yosemite and logged many miles through the Santa Monica Mountains.

Advising Majors

• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Mechanical Engineering

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Advising Majors

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling.  Use your Wentworth email & password to login.  All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Ria Kalinowski joined the Co-ops & Careers staff in 2016 with 4 years of experience in Higher Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Skidmore College and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Framingham State University. Ria grew up in Northampton, MA but moved to Boston in 2006. She discovered her love for career development through informational interviews and volunteering at career centers in the area. She enjoys providing students with the tools they need to conduct successful job searches, using technology to help them build connections and increase their marketability, and guiding students on their career journey.

Unique fact:

Every Sunday evening, you can find Ria playing pick up soccer in her town women’s soccer league.

Advising Majors

• Business Management
• Construction Management
• Computer Information Systems

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login. All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Charlie grew up in Portsmouth, RI. He received his B.A. in English Literature from Santa Clara University and M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Providence College. Charlie has experience in classroom teaching, 21st century skills coaching, and college admissions advising. Additionally, Charlie spent 3 years as a Senior Account Manager of the Corporate Work Study Program at Cristo Rey Boston High School, acting as liaison for local Fortune 500 companies and 150+ student workers. He is passionate about developing opportunities for student engagement and is also interested in empowering students to achieve success as life-long learners both professionally and a personally.

Unique fact:
Charlie lived in a rural town in Mozambique while serving in the Peace Corps and can speak Portuguese, the national language, as well as some of the local language, Changana.

Advising Majors

• Architecture
• Masters in Architecture

To make an appointment:

• Schedule on WITworks under Counseling. Use your Wentworth email & password to login. All Wentworth students and alumni have an account.  If you are an alumna/us and are having trouble accessing WITworks, contact us at coopsandcareers@wit.edu or 617-989-4101. 
• OR Call our main line at 617-989-4101, stop by the front desk.

Appointments can be scheduled in-person or virtually. Check WITworks for your advisor’s daily availability.

If you are actively seeking a co-op for the upcoming semester connect with your Co-op & Career Advisor directly about drop-in hours.

Biography

Jer Jurma joined the staff with 20 years of experience working in various types of Architecture and Design firms.  He studied at Boston University, Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins University), the Boston Architectural College, and holds a Bachelor in Architecture degree from California College of the Arts in San Francisco. He currently serves on design boards and commissions in his local municipality while maintaining his private practice. He comes to advising from the perspective of an Architecture professional with a strong interest in education and the graphic representation of Academic work in relation to career development and advancement.

Unique fact:
Jer came to the profession of architecture after studying to become a classical musician.

Biography

Narali (Pronounced like Natalie) Taglialavore joined Co-ops & Careers in September 2023. Originally from Long Island, New York, Narali attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Education in Educational Leadership: College Student Affairs. Prior to joining Wentworth, Narali spent time impacting change in career services at schools such as Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, Suffolk University, and Boston University.

As an advocate for professional development, Narali is involved in various professional associations such as EACE, NACE, CCC Northeast, and the Career Leadership Collective. Narali is a frequent presenter at EACE on topics such as social media, marketing, and increasing engagement using LinkedIn groups for career communities. Narali has been recognized as the “2022 EACE Rising Star” and received numerous Presidential Citations by the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers for her contributions to the field. Narali serves on the Board of Directors for EACE as the Director of Public Relations & Communications. In addition, Narali has completed the National Association of Colleges and Employers week-long Management Leadership Institute.

As a first-generation daughter of Argentine parents, Narali speaks fluent Spanish and is an avid Messi fan. In her free time, Narali enjoys traveling, the beach, catching up with friends and loved ones, dog walking, and hiking.

Unique Fact:  Narali enjoys thrill-seeking adventures. She has been skydiving and shark diving!