UVA Career Center

Meghana Annamaneni serves as the lead diversity liaison at the UVA Career Center. She became a diversity liaison during her first year because of her passion for creating equal access to job opportunities for underrepresented communities. In her role, she oversees the diversity liaisons, coordinates the biannual Diversity and Career Fairs, and develops strategic objectives with employers to strengthen their connections with student groups.

Brian Douglas is excited to represent the Student Disability Alliance. Brian's driving force has always been to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not just seen but are also given equal opportunities to thrive in the workforce. Brian believes that everyone deserves a chance to chase their dreams without barriers. By stepping into this role, Brian aims to bridge the gap between students with disabilities and potential employers, making the career aspirations of these students not just a possibility but a reality.

Alejandro was drawn to the position because of his fervent commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all members of his community. Witnessing a noticeable gap in the consistent promotion of job and internship opportunities across various organizations on Grounds, he felt compelled to take action and serve his community by disseminating these opportunities to as many of his peers as possible. Moreover, he was fueled by his desire to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, learn from their experiences, and collaborate toward fostering a positive impact on the University of Virginia.

Rachel Griff is excited to represent the Alternative Investment Fund. During recruiting, Rachel noticed  that many of the best opportunities are challenging to find or can be easily overlooked due to a lack of access to and awareness of employers and job listings. When she learned about the opportunity to connect employers with students through the Diversity Ambassador program, she was excited to enable others to achieve their career aspirations. 

Maajid Husain is proud to represent the Data Science and Analytics Club. Maajid observed a significant gap in the connection between the diverse, interdisciplinary, data-driven student community and potential corporate sponsors. This gap, compounded by a lack of direct communication and understanding between students and companies regarding career opportunities and employer expectations, motivated him to become a Diversity Ambassador. Maajid's ambition to create an inclusive community that brings together faculty, students, and corporate partners is at the heart of his participation, aiming to empower students to realize their career aspirations while aligning with the evolving needs of the industry.

Ananya Manikandan in excited to represent the Women in Computing Sciences Organization as the hackathon chair. She joined the ambassador team because she wants to help promote opportunities that are accessible and be a bridge between recruiters and students at UVA.