Career Counselor Bios

Please email your appropriate career advisor with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Ron Delfine, Director 
Advisor for MSITs  and MSISPMs

Ron Delfine is responsible for the Career Services functions for Heinz College programs. These functions include providing a comprehensive range of services, programs, and materials focusing on career exploration, skill development and placement services. He is also responsible for developing and expanding the base of organizations interested in offering employment opportunities to students graduating from the Heinz College. Prior to his current position, he worked as an executive recruiter for Crown Advisor, Inc. based in Pittsburgh and has also worked in the Carnegie Mellon Career and Professional Development Center as a Career Consultant for the College of Business Administration and the Mellon College of Science. Ron holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, both from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
 

Susan Timko, Associate Director
Advisor for MISMs

Susan assists the MISM, MSISPM and MSIT students with all facets of their career needs including career and skill development as well as employer relations. Susan came to ISM Career Services by way of serving the College of Humanities and Social Sciences for two years at Carnegie Mellon. While there, she gained value experience with the Information Systems students and greatly enjoyed the experience. Prior to coming to Carnegie Mellon, she served for several years as Director of Career Services at Washington & Jefferson College. Rounding out her experience includes over seven years of training, employment, recruitment, and employer relations experience in the healthcare, technology and higher education industries. Susan has a Masters of Arts Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington & Jefferson College.

Maureen May, Associate Director
Advisor for MPMs, MAMs and MEIMs

Maureen worked for the CMU main Career Center as the Assistant Director for Employer Relations before coming to Heinz, where she specialized in campus events, sponsorship opportunities, connection with key campus contacts and student organizations. Before that, she worked for the University of Pittsburgh in Career Counseling and Employer Relations as well. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent College before attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania for her Masters in Student Affairs in Higher Education.

Anita Lengvarsky, Associate Director
Advisor for MSPPMs

Anita joined the Heinz College Career Services staff in September 2009, after serving as the Director of Programs for the Local Government Academy.  She was responsible for program coordination, curriculum development, event planning, and the Municipal Intern Program. Anita has also worked as a Community and Economic Development Educator in a joint position with the Penn State Cooperation Extension and Smart Growth Partnership.   She graduated from Shippensburg University with a degree in Geography, with concentrations in Regional Planning and Tourism. While at Shippensburg, Anita worked in the Career Education Department advising students on career options.  

Patti Lee, Assistant Director
Advisor for HCPMs and MSBTMs

Patti specializes in helping students who are looking to pursue a career in a health or biotech related field, and comes to the Heinz Career Center from the University of Pittsburgh’s Placement Service where she focused on Job and Internship Development. Prior to her position at Pitt, Patti was the Associate Director of Cooperative Education at Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus. She worked with the Natural Science and Allied Health Majors, and provided all aspects of the career development process and focused on job development in the health sector. Patti holds a Masters degree in Counseling and Development from Long Island University and Bachelors Degree from Lehigh University.

Jordan Bell, Assistant Director
Advisor for MSPPMs and MISMs

Jordan joined the Career Services office in March 2010 as a Graduate Assistant. As Assistant Director, he now advises MS and IS students, leads skill building workshops and coordinates programs and events like the Public Service Fair, Career Academy and Networking Nights in New York, Washington DC and Pittsburgh. He also oversees the Internship Opportunity Fund, which raises financial aid for students to complete their internships. Jordan received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University, majoring in Television Production, and in May of 2011 completed his Master of Education degree in Student Affairs Management from the University of Pittsburgh.

Scott Scheible, Recruitment Coordinator

Scott handles all financial and employer recruitment aspects of Career Services. He works with employers to coordinate on campus-recruitment and is the one to see for all Career Navigator questions. He also handles day-to-day financial transactions for the office and other fiscally-based special requests. Before joining Carnegie Mellon in 2011, Scott worked for the University of Pittsburgh Office of Career Services  and Bank of America. Scott holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Employment Relations from SUNY Potsdam and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from SUNY Buffalo.