Still seeking a job in a common good career? Continuing to pursue a summer internship in nonprofit or government? Perhaps you want to make sure you are making the most of your summer internship or plan ahead for the fall. …
Robyn Acampora
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers
Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers
Robyn joined the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) in the fall of 2012 and is eager to meet with students who are at any point of their career exploration process. Robyn oversees the Common Good & Creative Careers team and is a part of the OCS Senior Leadership Team. She manages a number of public service partnerships and is the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) liaison for student athletes. Robyn is also involved with a number of strategic initiatives across OCS. She is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Before joining OCS, Robyn spent seven years at Yale Law School’s Career Development Office as the Associate Director of Administration, where she focused on public interest programming and was responsible for all postgraduate employment reporting. When she is not working, Robyn is typically either chauffeuring or attending an athletic event with her husband, two children and dog, Hogan.
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Social Enterprise
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