Annemarie Szambelak - 2nd Place Winner of Career Catalyst Award

Annemarie is a Regional Campus Director at CLA - CliftonLarsonAllen. In her role at CLA, Annemarie is responsible for the campus recruiting strategy for the Northeast Region. She works collaboratively with leadership and local campus teams to build, establish, and maintain meaningful and impactful relationships with colleges and universities. Prior to her role at CLA, Annemarie oversaw graduate recruitment and admissions for various degree programs at Temple University. Annemarie combines her higher education experience, knowledge, and passion for helping students with her innovative approach to early career hiring to help guide the next generation of professionals.

Career Highlight

"For many Gen Zers, this is their first time looking and applying for opportunities, and they may need help knowing where to begin. I work with my team to approach each candidate individually and personally and understand everyone has different backgrounds and experiences. We make our conversations meaningful and impactful by having career-focused conversations and helping guide students on the right career path. We make our process a fun, welcoming experience that makes students want to stay connected with us, and we continue to be a resource and provide career advice even if their long-term passions are outside our specific roles."