Lisa Mann

Director of the Career Center

Office: 135 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6867
Email: mann@unca.edu

Originally born in Asheville, my career has taken me from Iredell county, to New York City, to Williamsburg, Virginia, and now Asheville.. It’s been an amazing journey and one that I am excited to share with 每日大赛入口 students. A strong supporter of the liberal arts, my Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University is in Sociology, with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies. I have a Master of Education in Community Counseling from The College of William & Mary.聽

My drive is to connect students with opportunity, because the best way to learn about yourself and who you want to be is to gain experience. As the director of the career center, I am dedicated to ensuring the Career Center is not only a resource for individual students and alumni but also serves as a place to build connections.

Lauren DeHaan

Associate Director of Career Education

Office: 125 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.250.3891
Email: ldehaan@unca.edu

Though I’m originally from Allentown, PA I’ve lived most of my life in Indianapolis, IN. I didn’t realize how much I missed the mountains until moving to Asheville, and I absolutely love living here. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and later earned my Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University with concentrations in adult education and instructional systems technology. I started my career in human resources but transitioned to career services and discovered that it was the field that I wanted to stay in.

I love helping students discover their passions and helping them learn how to make their dreams a reality. I am so excited to continue supporting students with their career exploration and development at 每日大赛入口, as well as partnering with faculty to support their efforts to bring career education into the classroom. Outside of work, I love reading, hiking, and spending time with my two Newfoundlands. I highly value constant growth and learning, so my next adventure is trying to learn how to homestead.

David Earnhardt

Associate Director of Employer Relations

Office: 119 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.232.5099
Email: dearnhar@unca.edu

I am a North Carolina native, but prior to coming to 每日大赛入口 in 2016, I spent six years in the Boston area working with business students in a Residence Life and an Academic Advising setting. I also taught in a professional development seminar and ran a co-curricular program that focused exclusively on engaging students in their careers. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications & Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel from Western Carolina University and have found a great deal of satisfaction working with college students. In my role as the Associate Director for Employer Relations, I partner with area and regional employers to build recruiting strategies to bring more 每日大赛入口 students and alumni on board.

On a more personal note, environmental sustainability is a core value, I watch a ton of movies and care more about the Carolina Panthers than I probably should. I recently bought a home in the area, and plan to set deep roots in the community for years to come. Swing by my office in Ramsey Library, or send me an email, I’m looking forward to working with you.

Cate Marshall

Associate Director of Student Employment Development

Office: 119 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6648
Email: cmarsha3@unca.edu

A proud Jersey girl who grew up in NY, I earned my Bachelor of Science in History with a minor in Women & Gender Studies from SUNY Brockport before completing my Master of Science in Higher Education at Syracuse University. Looking to get away from Syracuse winters, I applied sight unseen to 每日大赛入口 and have been here ever since.

My original role in the Career Center was Student Engagement Coordinator, where I focused on event planning, marketing, and supervising our incredible student staff. I’m excited to be in a new role – Associate Director of Student Employment Development – where I hope to help make student employment even more impactful for students. Outside of work, I can be found cuddling my cats while reading or listening to my husband explain Premiere League soccer.

Grace Champion

Internship Program Manager

Office: 224 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6558
Email: gchampi1@unca.edu

Born and raised in Athens, Georgia, higher education has been a part of my life from the very beginning. I fell in love with the southern Appalachians when earning my Bachelor’s degree in History at Young Harris College. I then spent some time in Boston earning my Master’s in Higher Education from Boston College. Before coming to Asheville, I worked at the University of Georgia and Lees-McRae College.

I am excited to be a 每日大赛入口 Bulldog and look forward to helping students turn their dreams to reality. Reasons to meet with me include exploring your major/career options, reviewing application documents, and generally preparing for life after graduation. Outside of work, I enjoy reading fantasy series, browsing farmer’s markets, and spending time with my two dogs.

Ben Biery

Career Coach

Office: 124 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6648
Email: bbiery@unca.edu

I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman, NC, which sparked a lifelong love of nature and the outdoors. This led me to earn a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University and pursue a decade-long conservation career in Southwest Florida. In 2023, North Carolina called me back, and I鈥檓 excited to be part of Asheville鈥檚 vibrant community, enjoying the mountain landscapes and changing seasons.

My career has taken many paths鈥攆rom hospitality to nonprofit work to small business ownership鈥攂ut I鈥檝e found my true passion in helping others find direction and opportunities for growth in their careers. I look forward to supporting students as they define and achieve their goals.

Outside of work, you can find me hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway with my partner, playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying (and often failing) at fly fishing, or hanging out with my dog, Kevin. I鈥檓 thrilled to join the UNCA team鈥擥o Bulldogs!

Victoria Smith

聽Career Center Program Associate

Office: 118 Ramsey Library
Phone: 828.251.6686
Email: vsmith4@unca.edu

I am originally from Fort Myers, Florida, but I was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee! I have two degrees from the University of Tennessee: a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Communication Studies and a Master鈥檚 of Science in Educational Administration with a concentration in Higher Education Studies.聽

I fell in love with Asheville for its vibrant sense of community and beautiful scenery. I moved to Asheville with my boyfriend and our three pets in September 2024 and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made! In my free time, I enjoy going on walks, checking out cute little coffee shops, reading a good book, watching scary movies, and baking! I am so excited to be a Bulldog and to help build meaningful connections between students and employers here at 每日大赛入口!

Ash McKim

Career Peer