Meet the Staff
As a student at AU, you can work directly with a career services staff member, who will provide guidance and support in your vocational exploration, academic planning, and career development. To schedule a one-on-one appointment via email, phone, or Zoom, visit Handshake, email us at career@aurora.edu, or contact one of the members of our team.
Director of Career Services Phone: 630-844-3826
Email: cdekok@aurora.eduEducation:
BA, Psychology and Political Science, Aurora University
MSEd, College Student Personnel, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Director of Experiential Learning and Employer Outreach Phone: 630-844-3834
Email: llavoy@aurora.eduEducation:
BS, Criminal Justice, Edgewood College
MS, Human Resources Management, Loyola Graduate School of Business
Campus Internship Coordinator Phone: 630-844-4935
Email: dgjohnson@aurora.eduEducation:
BA, English, Aurora University
Career Counselor Phone: 630-844-5404
Email: tnair@aurora.eduEducation:
BA, Psychology, North Central College
MS, Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University
Certified Autism Employment Coach
Career Counselor Phone: 630-844-6176
Email: aziemann@aurora.eduEducation:
BA, Psychology, Aurora University
MS, Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University
Licensed Professional Counselor