About us
The Office for Career Development is located in Melrose 010. Our team, including all student career specialists, are trained to assist students with their résumés or cover letters. There are a variety of resources available in the Career Hub for the Linfield community to use including information on graduate schools, general career information, international careers, internships, how to get a job with any major, and tips regarding résumés, interviews and job search items. We also provide high-quality résumé paper that students can use to print their résumés and cover letters.
Feel free to come by to the Career Hub (Melrose 010) or give us a call at (503) 883-2733 if you have any questions or comments or check out our Frequently Asked Questions. You can also email us at career@linfield.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
Professional staff
Michael J. Hampton
Senior Program Director of Career Development
M.A., Counseling with Career Counseling Emphasis, George Fox University
B.A., Speech; Telecommunication and Film, University of Oregon
Michael is the strategic planner for the team and is an exceptional advocate for career development at Linfield and beyond - establishing creative initiatives to serve students and adapt with the changing economic and higher education landscape.
We bet you didn't know...
- Michael began his career in television news photography
- He worked with world-famous athletes at NIKE
- He has a passion for long distance running - he has completed two marathons
Gretchen Bixler
Office Coordinator for Career Development and Academic Advising
Master of Music Education, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Bachelor of Music Education, Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Gretchen is the greeter for the office! She enjoys interacting with staff, faculty and students alike. Gretchen is happy to help wherever needed, and she will connect you with the correct ProStaff or Student Specialists when you are ready to explore Career and Life Planning options, or when you have Academic Advising needs.
We bet you didn't know...
- Gretchen is a former vocal music teacher from Kansas
- She enjoys playing tennis, golf and pickleball
- Look for Gretchen at Mac community events. Volunteering is an important part of the Bixler life
Student Career Specialist Staff
Olivia Welsh '25
Major: International Relations and Spanish
Campus Involvement: Dance team, Linfield University Pride (LUP), Spanish Club
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist, Presidential IMPACT Intern, Political Science work-study team, Assistant for the Global Languages Department
Career Aspirations: I would love to have a career that involves working with people, keeps me learning, and brings me excitement.
Karma Elven '26
Major: Psychology and Mathematics (Data Sciences track)
Campus Involvement: RHA Vice President
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: I am looking forward to a career that allows me to conduct research and analyze data surrounding different focuses of developmental and cognitive psychology.
Lizeth Quiroz '26
Major/Minor: Pre-Nursing/Psychology
Campus Involvement: Linfield First Scholars
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: After graduating from nursing school, I would like to be a bilingual nurse working in a pediatric clinic within my hometown community.
Madeline Chandler '26
Major: Creative Writing/Digital Art
Campus Involvement: RHA (president), color guard (captain), theatre, Zeta Tau Alpha (director of creative services)
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: graphic designer (in advertisement and marketing), author.