About Us: Office of Career Planning

Leah Antignas, MA

Director, Center for Academic and Professional Success

Leah Antignas is responsible for the strategic planning and management of Golden Gate University's Office of Career Planning. Prior to joining GGU, Leah served as a career advisor for MBA students at University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a faculty member at San Francisco State University and the Art Institute of California - San Francisco. Leah has coached both undergraduate and graduate students interested in the areas of consumer product development, digital media, and technology. At Haas, she worked with the Center for Responsible Business to develop resources on careers that emphasize corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Leah is a registered professional career counselor (RPCC) in the state of California and holds a post-master's certificate in career development from the School of Management at John F. Kennedy University. In addition, she has an MA in education from San Diego State University, and a BA in sociology from UCLA. Leah is also an alumna of the Center for Creative Leadership where she received certification in facilitation of leadership and organization assessment tools as well as training in program development methodologies.

Laurie Haskell, MS

Assistant Director, Office of Career Planning

Laurie Haskell provides career advising to students and alumni, assisting them with career choice, resume development, job search techniques and interviewing strategies.

Laurie has career counseling experience serving undergraduate and graduate students at public and private higher education institutions, including Saint Mary's College of California, UC Berkeley, College of San Mateo and Yale University. Laurie comes to the field with experience in recruiting in engineering, office administration, science, and technology.

Laurie has an MS in counseling with a career counseling specialization from San Francisco State University and a BA in psychology from University of New Hampshire. She holds the National Counselor Certification (NCC) and the Distance Counseling Credential (DCC).

Kayla Krupnick, MA

Assistant Director, Office of Career Planning

Kayla Krupnick provides career advising to support students and alumni in a wide range of career development areas including career exploration and the job search process. In addition, Kayla manages Golden Gate University's internship program.

Prior to coming to Golden Gate University, Kayla worked as an Assistant Director at New York University's Wasserman Center for Career Development. She has also counseled students and alumni at Columbia University, The New School, and LaGuardia Community College.

Kayla holds an EdM and an MA in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University and a BA from Vassar College.

Not sure who to contact? Let us help you. If you have general questions about our services or you are not sure who to contact, please call 415-442-7299 and we will assist you. Please do not contact multiple staff members.