Departments and Research Centers

Graduate Career Services

GCS provides students with information about the variety of career choices available with a policy degree, connects students and policy employers, assists students in creating an individual strategy for their career goals, and offers support through the career planning and the job search process.

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Eric Coughlin

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Career Services & Alumni Relations
ecoughli@umich.edu
734-615-9557
Eric Coughlin is the administrative assistant in the Ford School's Office of Graduate Career Services & Alumni…
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Claire E. Davidson

Career & Leadership Development Manager, Graduate Career Services & Alumni Relations
Claire Davidson is the career and leadership development manager in the Office of Graduate Career Services & Alumni Relations at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Claire provides one-on-one career advising to…
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Elisabeth A. Johnston

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
Elisabeth Johnston is the assistant director, alumni relations and joined the Ford School in January 2011 as the alumni relations manager. In this role, she serves as the primary liaison to the Ford School Alumni Board, partners with Graduate Career…
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Jennifer Niggemeier

Director of Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations
jennig@umich.edu
(734) 764-8076
As Director, Jennifer is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations and also co-leads the Ford’s School new Leadership Initiative. In her role, Jennifer works closely with graduate students,…
Jennifer Niggemeier
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May Skelton

Career Development Specialist
mayskelt@umich.edu
734-615-9557
May Skelton is the career development specialist in the Ford School's Office of Graduate Career Services & Alumni Relations. As career development specialist, May helps Ford School students to navigate their career journeys, reflect on their…
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Casey M. Sullens

Employer Relations Manager
caseysul@umich.edu
(734) 615-4228
As a member of the Ford School Graduate Career Services Team, Casey works to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships and recruitment activities with government agencies, international organizations, non-profits, and the private sector to benefit…
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Peter Vasher

Associate Director, Graduate Career Services
As Associate Director, Peter works with Ford School students to discover future career paths, navigate their career journey, and develop/enhance professional competencies and skills. He leads workshop development in the office, plans career…
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