Paul Bliss
Assistant Director, Career Coach
Diana Brush
Associate Director
- Career Coach
- Interim Clarion Campus Lead
Diana Brush, a native of Western Central Pennsylvania, serves as PennWest’s Career Center Associate Director and coordinates the Clarion Career Closet. She holds a BA in French, and a MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education from IUP. With over 40 years of experience in higher education administration, Diana’s career spans private and public institutions. Her career includes 17 years in career and professional development specializing in experiential learning, event planning, employer relations, internship\job development. Diana is also well-versed in dining etiquette and has completed the NACE career coaching course. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Clarion University Social Equity Outstanding Supporter Award and the AAEE Outstanding Contribution Award. Beyond her professional life, Diana is actively engaged as a Girl Scouts Western PA Adult Facilitator of Outdoor Education and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians, Delta Zeta Sorority, and Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity.
Meaghan Clister
Director of Internships and Experiential Education for the Internship Center
Read about the the internship process at PennWest here.
Lisa Deemer
Management Technician
- Clarion Campus Handshake for Student Employment Lead
Krissie Doppelheuer
Assistant Director
- Specialization: Employer Engagement
- Career Coach
Krissie Doppelheuer, a California, PA native, is a two-time graduate of California University of Pennsylvania (Now PennWest California). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management and a Master of Arts in Geography and Regional Planning. Krissie is a valuable resource for students pursuing majors in Business, Natural Sciences, Information Sciences & Technology, and Applied Engineering Technology. Krissie has been a career coach for a remarkable 16 years, having served both at CalU and PennWest. She’s certified as a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Coach, as well as training in 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Job Coaching. Notably, she also has over five years of experience as a recruiter and employment specialist. Krissie also takes on the role of the California Vulcans Cheerleading team advisor, where her leadership contributed to a national title win in 2015.
Rhonda Gifford
Executive Director, Experiential Learning & Employer Engagement; Interim Executive Director of the Career Center
- California Campus Lead
Rhonda has worked in the field of career development for more than 30 years and is currently Executive Director of Experiential Learning & Employer Engagement with the Career Center at PennWest University. Prior to coming to the California Campus in 2002, Rhonda worked in Career Services at the University of Pittsburgh and Saint Vincent College. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing and a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education from IUP, as well as a graduate certificate in Data Science from Cal U. Rhonda is honored to have been selected as a Cal U Woman of the Year, as the first recipient of the Vulcan Exceptional Service Award, and a recipient of the IUP Student Affairs Distinguished Alumni Award. She has served as President of the Western PA Career Services Association (WestPACS) and the PASSHE Career Services Association and is a graduate of the IMPACT Westmoreland Leadership Program and NACE Management Leadership Institute. Her hobbies include traveling, reading and keeping her two cats from killing each other.
Christina Moreschi
Director of Career Events and Outreach
- Edinboro Campus Lead
- Edinboro Campus Handshake for Student Employment Lead+
Christina Moreschi is a native Western-PA resident who earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Allegheny College in Communication Arts and her Master’s Degree from IUP focusing on Student Affairs in Higher Education. She has been working in university career centers for over seven years and has completed the NACE career coaching course. Christina’s roles at PennWest include Director of Career Events & Outreach and Edinboro Campus Career Center Lead. Outside of work, Christina is a member of Crawford Area Young Chamber of Commerce (CAYCC), a young professionals organization, the Community Band of Northwest Pennsylvania, and holds a seat on the City of Meadville Beautification Committee.
Bridgett Nobili
Assistant Director
- Specialization: Internships and Experiential Learning
- California Campus Handshake for Student Employment Lead
- Career Coach
Bridgett Nobili, an alumnus from California University of Pennsylvania (Now PennWest California), holds a BA in Psychology. She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Experiential Learning & Internships at Penn West. In her role, Bridgett focuses on supporting students majoring in Education, Social Sciences, and Criminal Justice. Her experience spans over 14 years as a seasoned Career Coach, holding the prestigious National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Coach certification. She has completed the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Covey training, and her career includes seven years in workforce development. She was also honored with the Woman of the Year – Staff Award by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women at California.