Meet the Career Center Staff
Crisanne Blackie
Director
cblackie@maine.edu, 207-581-1355
Crisanne Kadamus Blackie is the Director of the Career Center. She completed her M.Ed. in Student Personnel Administration at Springfield College and a Baccalaureate degree at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In addition, Crisanne is National Certified Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, Board Certified Coach, Distance Certified Counselor and a trained mediator. With over 20 years of experience in the field of Career Development, Crisanne has worked in both higher education and the private sector. Her business experience includes working for a student loan corporation and a technology company. She has worked as a career consultant, has published several articles and has been a contributing author to 2 books. Crisanne enjoys working with all students and specializes in working with pre-professional students especially those who wish to pursue a career in healthcare. All students are encouraged to stop by the Career Center to explore their options.
Lisa Carter
Senior Career Counselor, Pre Law Advisor
Lisa.m.carter@maine.edu, 207-581-1356
Lisa is a Senior Career Counselor at the Career Center, while also specializing in assisting students and alumni interested in applying to law school. Lisa has over 17 years’ experience working in Student Affairs and is passionate about helping students succeed. She is eager to help students make connections between their interests and future careers. Lisa has a Master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from Texas State University and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of Maine. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing and skiing. She lives in Milford with her husband and two children.
Beth Campbell
Career Counselor, STEM and Health Professions
beth.campbell@maine.edu, 207-581-2587
Beth Campbell is the Career Counselor for STEM and Health Professions at the Career Center. Beth has a B.S. in Biology and a M.S. in Marine Biology, both from the University of Maine. In addition to her love of science, Beth is a lifelong educator. She worked as a teacher and administrator at two independent high schools in Maine for over 20 years before joining UMaine in 2022 as the Education, Outreach, and Diversity Program Manager at Maine EPSCoR. Beth joined the UMaine Career Center in October 2024, previously serving as the Coordinator for Internships and Experiential Learning. She is a Certified Career Services Provider and is currently enrolled in the UMaine Student Development in Higher Education M.Ed. program. Beth is excited to support STEM and the Health Professions students in their career exploration and development. In her free time, Beth enjoys hiking with her husband, gardening, and spending time with her two children, cats, and chickens.
Benjamin Collette
Career Services Coordinator
benjamin.collette@maine.edu, 207-581-1352
Benjamin Collette is the Career Services Coordinator. Benjamin has an undergraduate degree from Western Carolina University in Natural Resources Conservation and Management with a minor in Parks and Recreation Management and a Master’s in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sports Management from NC State University. Benjamin’s previous positions involved various natural resource based organizations, five years in the Marine Corps, NC Cooperative Extension, managing a trails program for Wabanaki youth and now the University of Maine.
Juliette Dutton
Graduate Assistant
juliette.dutton@maine.edu, 207-581-1359
Hi! My name is Juliette and I am an MBA candidate at the Maine Business School, on track to finish the program by summer 2026. I graduated in spring 2025 with a B.A. in Psychology, and minors in Marketing and Management. Feel free to follow our instagram @umaine_careercenter (shameless plug) and stop in to see me for a resume review or cover letter review!
Erick Oquendo De Jesus
Peer Advisor
erick.oquendo@maine.edu, 207-581-1359
Hello everyone, my name is Erick Oquendo De Jesus. I am a wildlife ecology major with a concentration in conservation biology. I am a transfer junior at UMaine and moved here from Connecticut. I currently work as a Peer advisor at the Career Center, where we can help students with their resumes, cover letters, careerlink, and even LinkedIn. My role is to help students with these services while offering the point of view and comfort of being one of their peers.
Isabella Gallegos
Peer Advisor
isabella.gallegos@maine.edu, 207-581-1359
Hello! My name is Isabella Gallegos. I am a 3rd year Biomedical Engineering student with plans to pursue medical school upon graduation. This will be my 1st year serving as a peer advisor and I am dedicated to working with other students by attentively listening and providing the appropriate resources through the Career Center.
McKenna Page
Peer Advisor
mckenna.page@maine.edu, 207-581-1359
Hi! My name is McKenna Page. I am a Sport Management major with a minor in International Affairs. I am originally from North Carolina where I attended Cape Fear Community College. I transferred to UMaine fall of 2024. I am very excited to join the Career Center as a Peer Advisor. Please feel free to stop in for help with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, and more!
