STAFF

Judith Clare has been Director of the Amice Center for Career Education for 15 years. Prior to that she was an Assistant Director at Bryant and a career counselor at Stonehill College. In addition, she served on the faculty teaching courses in business communications and public speaking at Providence College and UMASS Dartmouth.

Judy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bryant University and a Masters in Education and CAGS degree from Rhode Island College. She is a graduate of NACE Management Leadership Institute at University of Richmond and Leadership Rhode Island.

Judy has authored many articles, has published a textbook on "Business Communications" and has served as a presenter at many regional and national conferences.

As Manager of the Corporate Recruiting Program, Kathy Clarkin works primarily with graduating seniors in their job search process and/or planning for graduate school. Kathy coordinates the on-campus and off campus recruiting program with employers and students, as well as the annual career fair, workshops and special events.  

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Masters Degree in Counseling and Higher Education, Kathy has extensive experience in career advising, programming and employer relations. Kathy was previously at Providence College as director of career planning and internship services and as a placement counselor.  Her advice to seniors is to be proactive and take advantage of the many services and resources designed to help them succeed in their transition from Bryant to the workplace.

Kelly Kochis, Assistant Director, came to the Amica Center in 2006 with a Master of Science in College Student Personnel and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology. With previous experience counseling students at Providence College and as Assistant Director at College of the Holy Cross she came to Bryant to work with its growing arts & sciences student body. She is a graduate of NACE Management Leadership Institute at University of Maryland.

In addition to higher education, Kelly has worked in both social services as well as corporate software training. She manages the Amica Center website, plans programs and conducts numerous workshops. Outside of the university Kelly enjoys yoga, photography and live acoustic music.

Jennifer Edwards, Senior Assistant Director, has over 20 years experience in the career services field. Prior to coming to Bryant in 2000, she served as a Director of Career Services at Misericordia University and Assistant Director at Bucknell University.  She has a Master of Science degree in Counseling from the University of Scranton and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Saint Bonaventure University.

Jennifer counsels students of all levels, plans and presents a variety of programs and workshops and teaches a career planning course. Outside of the Career Center, Jennifer is an instructor for Foundations for Learning and is involved in committee work for the Student Affairs Division and the University’s Human Resources Office.

Nancy Friel is in her 10th year with the Amica Center as Recruiting Assistant of the University’s Corporate Recruiting Program.  Her day to day responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Manager of Corporate Recruiting . Specifically, Nancy works with graduating seniors and employers.  

Prior to coming to Bryant, she worked in the Accounting field in various capacities such as Accounting Supervisor, Controller and Cost Accounting.  She attended Rhode Island Junior College (CCRI).  In her spare time she enjoys reading  and cooking.

Denise Gormley, Internship Assistant, joined the Amica Center in 1995 and has been assisting students and employers in providing quality internships. As the internship assistant Denise coordinates all aspects of experiential learning, assisting the employers, student and faculty in the US and Abroad.

Prior to her internship career she was in the cable television industry in customer service. In her free time she enjoys reading, sewing and power boating on Narragansett Bay.

Yvonne Combies, Office Coordinator, joined the Amica Center for Career Education in July 2003. Prior to working for Bryant University, Yvonne was Assistant to the Head of Upper School, at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI.

Yvonne manages the day to day operations of the Amica Center including assisting the Director and two Assistant Directors with marketing for various workshops, programs and career fairs held during the academic year. Yvonne also supervises the staff of work-study students.