Peer Career Advisors are current RPI students trained by Center for Career and Professional Development staff to help undergraduate and graduate students with career topics such as resume and cover letter reviews, basic job search strategies and resources, and other general advice. This student-support initiative has provided a platform for students to foster community and offer career guidance to peers across all majors and academic levels. Students have the option of booking appointments on Handshake and attending drop-in hours with PCAs.
If you have questions about the PCA Program, please contact Emily Killian (killie@rpi.edu).
Say Hello To Our Peer Career Advisors!
Jacob Fuhr
Major: PhD Chemical Engineering candidate
Experiential learning/internship experience: Regeneron co-op
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I enjoy supporting students in their career growth I have had the opportunity to assist students with their career goals and truly make an impact on campus.
Jayashree Balaraman
Major: Biochemistry Biophysics and Computational Biology dual, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: National Institutes of Health (NIH) research labs, Sanofi co-op
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I loved the idea of making resume reviews and career guidance more accessible and providing a student perspective.
Chloe Sharp
Major: Environmental Engineering, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: REU program at the University of Mississippi and Arcadic internship
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I want to help other students navigate the job market and figure out what they need to do to become successful in their chosen profession.
Zack Paton
Major: Computer Science/Information Technology and Web Science and minor in Economics, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: General Dynamics and MathWorks internships
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I wanted the opportunity to help my peers improve their resumes and start their careers
Amelia Shamble
Major: Environmental Engineering, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: EwingCole and AECOM internships
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I wanted to take the next step in my professional development and start learning how to advise and support other students’ career growth
Gabby Casey
Major: Chemical Engineering and minor in Economics, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: Sterling Pharma Solutions and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes internships
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I want to be able to share my experience and give back to other RPI students who are also looking to advance their professional careers.
Ali Brooks
Major: Computer Science and Mathematics dual, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: Blizzard Entertainment and Firaxis Games internships
Why I wanted to become a PCA: PCAs and the CCPD helped me out a ton over the years, and I thought it was about time I gave back a little!
Siu Holani
Major: Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Sustainability Studies, 2028
Experiential learning/internship experience: Aero Academy, Northrop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I wanted to support my peers in their professional development journey. I strive to make a meaningful impact by guiding and empowering students as they work to their future careers. I aim to provide encouragement and resources that help them build confidence in pursuing their career goals.
Jack Krieg
Major: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, 2026
Experiential learning/internship experience: SEES Internship program
Why I wanted to become a PCA: I wanted to further my own career development while networking within my community. I value the opportunity to learn from my peers, and am excited to help others achieve their goals.
Sophie March
Major: Cognitive Science, 2027
Experiential learning/internship experience: AI alignment and ethics research and fellowships
Why I wanted to become a PCA: It can be challenging to find and obtain opportunities you’re truly passionate about, regardless of your major or experience, and as a PCA, I am hoping to assist my peers in overcoming these obstacles
Elena Argibay
Major: Business Management, 2027
Recent Opportunity: I joined JPMorganChase's Summer Fellowship Program on the Chase Leadership Development Program track!
PCA: I wanted to become a PCA to support students navigating career searches and job applications, building on the mentorship that guided me through the process and helped me secure my dream opportunity.
