Inside Linfield -
Career Development
About usThe Office for Career Development is located in Melrose 010. The Career Development staff, 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.
Michael J. HamptonMichael 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
Kristi MackayKristi is the team's internship guru! She coaches students in their internship search, decisions, and reflection and works with local organizations to develop meaningful experiences for Linfield students.
We bet you didn't know...
• Kristi's own career launched with an internship
• She and her family have two cats, two goats, and seven chickens
• Earlier in her career she was a corporate event planner and market researcher
Donna MontoyaDonna is the go-to team member for creating professional connections - you will find her working with employers to help recruit Linfield students and guiding students who want to connect with opportunities or alumni.
We bet you didn't know..
• Donna lived and worked in Mexico after graduating from Linfield
• She is bilingual and enjoys serving students in both English and Spanish
• Her most recent hobby is relearning how to play the piano
Sherry DavidsonSherry keeps the team motivated, productive, and inspired as she seamlessly connects all that Career Development does to our day-to-day operations. She manages all our outstanding Student Career Specialist's and the student employment models around Linfield while also serving Academic Advising in her dual role.
We bet you didn't know...
• She is an avid concert goer and has seen nearly 100 different musicians live
• Traveling is her favorite thing to do and has adventured as far away as Jamaica
• Sherry spent the last 10+ years actively volunteering with her kid's school/PTA
Alex Burkeen '23Major: Finance/Wine Studies
Campus Involvement: Alpha Phi
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations:
Kahiau Bonacorsi '24Major: Biology/Public Health
Campus Involvement: Woman's Soccer Team, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), Student Research, Hui o Lōkahi Club
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist, Athletic Secretary, STEP-UP Research Intern
Career Aspirations: I hope to one day return to my community on the island of Maui where I will give back by striving to improve community health and public health research.
Kenzie Feinglas '23Major: Mathematics
Campus Involvement: Alpha Phi, Track and Field
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: I hope to become a Medical Sales Representative in Texas.
McCall Bennion '23Major: Psychology/Education
Campus Involvement: Women's Soccer team
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations:
Meghan Mullaly '23Major: Digital Art/Journalism and Media Studies
Campus Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha, The Linfield Review, Circle K International, Registration and Orientation leader, Order of Omega
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: While I am not exactly sure what job I want to hold, I hope to have a job that utilizes my graphic design abilities and knowledge of journalism/media.
Olivia Welsh '25Major: International Relations
Campus Involvement: Dance team, Political Science work-study team
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: I would love to have a career that involves working with people, keeps me learning, and brings me excitement.
Sinai Sanchez '25Major: Biology with a concentration in Pre-med
Campus Involvement: Circle K International, Pre-Med Club, Linfield First Generation Scholars
Current jobs/internships: Student Career Specialist
Career Aspirations: I'm looking forward to becoming an OB-GYN physician or a dermatologist.
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.