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Laurie Boockvar is an Associate Director in the Career Management Center. Laurie specializes in the core job search skills such as self-assessment, networking, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation and managing the process. She is also a liaison to the Columbia Student Investment Management Association, Equity Research Club, Restructuring and Distressed Investing Group, and General Management Association.

Tom is an experienced career advisor and executive coach who has worked with successful professionals at all stages of their careers.  Tom has held a variety of leadership roles within Columbia Business School’s Career Management Center (CMC) for over 15 years.  He currently serves as Executive Director of Experienced Professionals Career Management where he manages the delivery of leadership development and career-related services to CBS Alumni and Executive MBA students.

Nancy leads the delivery of career management services and resources to the Columbia Business School alumni community. She is an experienced leadership and transition coach and has worked in career management with experienced professionals for more than ten years. Previously, Nancy was the Director, Corporate Relations, at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business where she worked collaboratively with Booth and internal University partners to build school/university-wide strategic partnerships with corporations.

James leads the delivery of leadership and career coaching services for the Columbia Business School Executive MBA (EMBA) community. He is an International Coaching Federation (ICF-PCC) certified executive coach and advises clients on all areas of leadership development, career transition, and work-life integration. James is driven by a deep desire to help leaders see themselves with clarity and make conscious choices that positively impact their communities.

Mico Zinty advises alumni on all aspects of career management & professional development including career transitions, internal career mobility, and job search strategies across a broad range of industries and continents. Mico has been with Career Management since 2005 and also develops and leads workshops & Career Action Planning groups.

Mark Horney oversees a portfolio that includes the CMC’s Columbia Coaching Program, Digital Media Center, and the Career Leadership Institute. He also helps to lead strategy development for programs and services designed for CBS’s experienced-level MBAs. With nearly 20 years of coaching experience, Mark advises alumni on all aspects of career management and leadership development in addition to facilitating workshops and events. He has previous work experience in the investment banking, healthcare, and media industries.