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Leah Antignas, MA

Director, Office of Career Planning
E-mail: lantignas@ggu.edu

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
E-mail: lhaskell@ggu.edu

Laurie Haskell provides career advising to students and alumni, assisting them with career choice, resume development, job search techniques and interviewing strategies. In addition, Laurie manages Golden Gate University's internship program.

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).

Dana Klyver

Career Advising Intern
E-mail: dklyver@ggu.edu

Dana Klyver provides career assistance to students and alumni in areas such as resume writing, interview skills, and career exploration. Dana will be providing support with career advising, as well as career seminars, career fairs, and other career-related activities at GGU.

Dana has a background in human resources and has spent the last 15 years in various industries ranging from marketing and technology to business litigation consulting and healthcare. She most recently comes from a human resources outsourcing company where she advised small businesses and their employees on HR practices, employee relations, recruitment, and benefits.

Dana is currently pursuing her MA in career development from John F. Kennedy University and has BA in social ecology/psychology from UC Irvine.

Jennifer Sykora, MS

Assistant Director, Office of Career Planning
E-mail: jsykora@ggu.edu

Jennifer Sykora provides career advising to support students and alumni in a wide range of career development areas including career exploration and the job search process. Jennifer is the primary contact for students at our regional teaching sites and is coordinator for GGU's career fairs.

Prior to coming to Golden Gate University, Jennifer worked in academic and career advising at University Of San Francisco, Cal State East Bay and Heald College. She also has industry experience in human resources and recruiting.

Jennifer holds an MS in counseling with an emphasis in college student personnel counseling from San Francisco State University and a BA in psychology from University of San Francisco. She holds the National Counselor Certification (NCC).

Please do not contact multiple counselors. If you have general questions about the Office of Career Planning or aren't sure whom to contact, please call 415-442-7299.