President

Anders Houldcroft
Associate Director of Marketing, Center for Career Equity, Development & Success, Suffolk University

Anders Houldcroft is the Associate Director of Marketing for Suffolk University's new Center for Career Equity, Development, & Success. As a key member of the Career Center, Anders is responsible for increasing the center's awareness, engagement, and prestige for Suffolk's ambitious 2025 plan. Anders previously served as the Marketing and Communications Manager for Emerson College’s Career Development Center since 2017. His work with Emerson’s team focused primarily on student engagement and self-service through the introduction of new marketing strategies and technologies. Anders’s background in higher ed began in 2015 at his alma mater, Bridgewater State University, where he served as the Communications Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. 

Vice President, Marketing & Outreach

Lydia Huth (she/her/hers)

Lydia Huth is the Communications Specialist for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) office and Office of Graduate Education (OGE). In her split role, Lydia provides a connecting fiber between the office’s overlapping services to support PhD and Master’s students, while also guiding the CAPD communications strategy and supporting OGE initiatives.

Before coming on staff at MIT, Lydia spent four years working in nonprofit and entertainment communications, and seven years teaching writing and literature. She holds a BA in graphic design & English from Campbell University, and is always ready to chat about live music, Shakespeare, or typography.

Vice President, Membership & Nominations

Rachel Kaschner
Associate Director, Engineering Career Services, The Ohio State University

Rachel Kaschner is the Associate Director of Engineering Career Services (ECS) at Ohio State. In her role, Rachel steers her center’s marketing strategy, leads the ECS Student Team, plans a variety of programming (from Engineering Career Week to on-site Career Treks), and counsels career-seeking students.

She has been at ECS since 2006 in a variety of student-facing roles, and prior to working at Ohio State, Rachel was at the University of Texas at Austin in the Engineering Career Assistance Center’s supporting their co-op program. Rachel has a Teaching & Learning background and received both her BA and M.Ed. from Ohio State. Her professional passions include creative communication, continuous learning, and coaching.

Vice President, Programs & Conferences

Juan Vega Rios
Marketing & Communications Specialist, Emerson College

Juan Vega Rios serves as the Marketing & Communication Specialist for Emerson College's Career Development Center. He plays a key role in crafting compelling printed and digital materials to inform students about diverse opportunities. Juan has championed the adoption of innovative methods and platforms, such as TikTok, to enhance awareness and engagement within his office.

Currently, he has added events and programming aimed at cultivating students' skills in areas like Adobe Creative Cloud and SEO on his plate. Simultaneously, he manages tasks related to social media, web page administration, email marketing, promotional materials, and more. Juan is concurrently pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Strategic Marketing Communication in graduate school.

Institutional Affiliate Board Members-at-Large

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