The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland proudly represented the College at the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) Annual Conference, held June 25–27, 2025. The team had an enriching experience connecting with career development professionals from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, gaining fresh insights and innovative strategies to bring back to the SMCM campus community.
Holly Fabbri, associate director of alumni relations, co-presented a breakout session titled "Alumni Mentorship in Career Courses: Building Belonging Across Generations" alongside CCPD team members Darah Schillinger (professional pathways externship coordinator) and Meredith Weiers (internship coordinator) on SMCM's LEAD and Professional Pathways' Mentor-A-Seahawk Programs. The session highlighted the value of cross-campus partnerships and the meaningful impact of these initiatives on student success.
CCPD extends sincere thanks to Jerri Howland, PhD, vice president of student affairs, for her continued support of our efforts and presence at EACE 2025. CCPD continues to build on the momentum from this year’s conference, sharing the SMCM story of innovation, collaboration and student-centered impact.
