Stacie Jeffirs
Director
sjeffirs@saintmarys.edu
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Since 2008, Stacie has served as the Director of Career Crossings. She is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). She has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism and minor in Graphic Design, and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University South Bend.
Professional Affiliations:
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- National Career Development Association
- Career Development Professionals of Indiana
- American Association for Employment in Education
- Midwest Association of Prelaw Advisors
Amanda Crocket
Assistant Director
acrockett@saintmarys.edu
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Amanda joined the Career Crossings Office in July 2023. She previously worked in mental health, first as a case manager and then as an orientation and training specialist. In both these roles she did what she enjoys the most, helping people set and achieve their goals by addressing individual needs and building community partnerships, and she brings this passion to her role at Saint Mary’s. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies and a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration and Policy. When she is not working or studying, she can be found reading any book she can place her hands on or spending time with her daughter, who is the apple of her eye.
Professional Affiliations:
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- National Career Development Association
- Career Development Professionals of Indiana
- Society for Human Resource Management
- American Association for Employment in Education
Karen Kyle Manier
Career Advisor
kmanier@saintmarys.edu
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Karen Kyle Manier joins the Career Crossings Office with over 20 years of professional advising and counseling experience in higher education. She began her career at Saint Mary's years ago, leaving to be a stay-at-home mom, and is thrilled to return to her first professional home and an institution committed to women’s growth and flourishing. Her academic background is in religious studies and history (bachelor's) and higher education and student affairs (master's) and she is particularly drawn toward discernment and career exploration, helping students discover their gifts and express who they are in what they do.
Professional Affiliations:
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- National Career Development Association
- Career Development Professionals of Indiana
Emily Tice
Administrative Assistant
epenaflorida@saintmarys.edu
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Emily joined the Career Crossing Office in August 2022. She previously worked at Logan Center as a Registered Behavioral Technician and recently graduated from Bethel University with her bachelor's in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. She was born in South Bend, but was raised in the Philippines with her grandparents for her early childhood. She moved back to the South Bend/Mishawaka area when she was in preschool and has lived there ever since. She enjoys reading fantasy books and watching superhero movies. In her downtime, Emily also loves cuddling with her puppy, Toast, her cat Telemuchus, watching movies with her husband, or singing to her musical playlist.
Anna Cavalier
Graduate Assistant
acavalier01@saintmarys.edu
Anna is a current graduate student in the Speech Language Pathology Master’s Program at Saint Mary’s. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Psychology from Grand Valley State University in April of 2024. As an undergraduate student, she was involved in many volunteer opportunities and hopes to continue that during her time at SMC! She is excited to connect with students on their journey through Saint Mary's and beyond!