Career & Leadership

Tammy brings a wealth and diversity of experience in leadership, teamwork, strategy, career coaching and counseling in higher education that spans over 20 years. Her strengths include strategic planning, leadership, and change management.

She leads the strategy, development and administration of the career management, leadership development and employer engagement functions that support our MBA programs – Full-Time MBA, Executive MBA programs, and MBA@UNC – and all UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni.  Most recently, she served as the Assistant Vice President for the Office of Career and Internship Services at LIM College, <em>Where Business Meets Fashion, </em>in NYC. she provided the overall vision and leadership for career education and coaching, employer relations and operations.

Prior to LIM, she served as the Assistant Dean of Student Services and Administrative Affairs for the College of Education and Human Services at Montclair State University, where she earned her master’s degree. She also spent time in North Carolina having served at the Assistant Director for Graduate Student Services in University Career Services at Duke University. Additionally, Tammy was the Assistant Director for Internship Programs for Rutgers University, her undergraduate alma mater.

Tammy is excited to be in Tar Heel country with her husband, Ken,  their three girls and dog named Champ.

Noemi Morillo-Vasquez has over 14 years of experience in higher education across career services and admissions, cultivating relationships with corporate partners, and leading recruitment and hiring strategies. Passionate about access, equality and inclusion in the workplace, Noemi has also led several organizational initiatives in the diversity, equity and inclusion space.

Noemi joined UNC Kenan-Flagler  in 2012. She previously spent almost six years as an integral member of the Employer Engagement & Recruiting (EE&R) team. In addition to heading MBA recruiting and hiring relationships for a portfolio of core employer partners within the consulting, marketing and real estate sectors (including Deloitte, Greystar Real Estate Partners, and Procter & Gamble Company), Noemi worked collaboratively across key stakeholders to strategically navigate recruiting challenges, identify opportunities and effectively meet hiring goals. In her most recent role as associate director of admissions and diversity programs in the Business School’s Master of Accounting (MAC) program, Noemi served as a champion for the MAC program, working to build relationships with prospective candidates and recruiting top talent. Leading the holistic strategy for the MAC program’s signature early access and diversity pipeline initiatives, she specifically focused on working with corporate sponsors, connecting with underrepresented populations and enhancing programming that ensured broad awareness of the MAC program.

Noemi is originally from Bronx, New York, and earned her BA in political science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, Noemi served in variety of roles co-leading employer outreach and campus recruiting efforts at Fordham Law School in New York City. She received her MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler in December 2021. Residing in Durham, Noemi enjoys serving within her community, spending time at her favorite local coffee shops and short trips (making lasting memories) with her family.

Sandra Chandler has 20+ years of experience in education and strategic partner engagement.  She has industry expertise in Technology, Business Development, Financial Services, Healthcare and Education.  Sandra has four years of experience as an Adjunct Faculty Member delivering Human Resource Development courses at Durham Technical Community College as well as four (4) years of experience working in Admissions at Duke University. She also spent eight years with the national education non-profit organization, New Teacher Center, which is focused on ending the predictability of educational inequity in public education for systemically underserved students by focusing on accelerating educator effectiveness.

Sandra currently serves as the Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Recruiting at UNC Chapel Hill within the Career & Leadership Team for MBA & Alumni.  Most recently she has supported the Finance and Energy Sectors, including Investment Banking, Private Wealth, Investment Management & Corporate Finance. In addition to the Finance and Energy sectors, she recently added Healthcare to her slate of industries. She also leads efforts related to Employer Engagement efforts for those seeking just-in-time hiring opportunities. This population includes those MBA students seeking an off-campus search within any of our MBA Programs (full-time, evening, weekend and online). Sandra also works collaboratively with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Alumni Community to support those seeking to hire and engage with employers.

Sandra currently serves on the board of advisors for the North Carolina Technology Association. She is a strong leader with extensive experience in relationship building and management across diverse stakeholder groups. Skilled in areas of market research, data review and synthesis, relationship development and communications, Sandra is currently pursuing her Ed.D at NC State University with a focus on exploring equity in employer hiring practices.  She is experienced in developing and executing research & leading teams aligned to organizational goals and mission and able to manage and grow an active portfolio of prospects. She is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Nadia Korobova is the Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Recruiting with Career and Leadership for MBA and Alumni of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. She is responsible for leading a strategy for employer and company relationships and engagement, with Finance and Energy industries as primary areas of focus. Dr. Korobova has served in the higher education arena since 2001 in numerous academic and administrative roles, including: Associate Director of University Career Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Assistant Vice President for International Education, Interim Dean of Student Development, and Adjunct Faculty Member at Upper Iowa University; Assistant Director for International Students and Scholars and Assistant Director of International Programs at University of Northern Iowa; and Academic/Career Advisor, Financial Aid Advisor and Adjunct Instructor in Political Science at Hawkeye Community College. In addition to her administrative roles, she has taught undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit courses both face-to-face and online.

Dr. Korobova earned her PhD in Educational Leadership from Iowa State University, her MA in Public Policy from the University of Northern Iowa, and her BA in International Law and English from Taurida National Vernadski University. Over the years, she has served on numerous university committees, and was an active member of several community and professional organizations. Dr. Korobova is a recipient of several grants and awards, including the 2020 Student Affairs Assessment award, a 2013 Fulbright International Education Administrators seminar grant, a 2013 Germany Today special information program grant from DAAD, the 2011 Cedar Valley Business Monthly 20 under 40 award, and the 2009 City of Waterloo Human Rights Special Recognition Award. In 2015, she co-authored a peer-reviewed article, “A Comparative Student of Student Engagement, Satisfaction, and Academic Success among International and American Students,” and she has had the pleasure of presenting at local and state conferences and leading a wide variety of trainings and webinars.

Liz is the Assistant Director for the MBA Employer Engagement & Recruiting team within Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni. She manages the scheduling and logistics of all on-campus recruiting activity, along with various other operational aspects of the recruiting process for our MBA students. Liz has been a member of the Career & Leadership team since June 2015, when she transitioned from UNC General Administration’s Academic and Student Affairs division.

Prior to her time in higher education, Liz worked as an executive recruiter in the financial services sector in New York City.

Samantha Dickens has over 10 years of experience working in higher education. She currently serves as the Director of Operations for Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni. Samantha joined UNC Kenan-Flagler in 2011 and has held various roles in MBA student services and program operations. She holds a BA in Economics from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and reading.

Jessie Nash serves as the Program Manager for Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni. Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, Jessie was the general manager at School of Rock Chapel Hill where she helped open the new franchise location and managed day-to-day operations. She holds a BA in biology and German language and literature from UNC-Chapel Hill and a MEd in student affairs practice in higher education from the University of Virginia. Jessie is a proud Tar Heel and is excited to combine her experiences and passions at her alma mater.

Cassandra Williams serves as the Program Coordinator for Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni. Prior to joining the Career & Leadership team, Cassandra served as the Executive Administrative Assistant for UNC Executive Development, where she managed the logistics and communications for large-scale program design sessions and leadership development projects with senior-level executives.

She holds a BA in psychology and education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is an avid volunteer at UNC Children’s Hospital and Dive-In Chapel Hill. She was a competitive swimmer on various club teams throughout college and high school (State Champions in 2012) and is a fearless foodie.

Laura is a North Carolina native originally from Fayetteville. Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, she was the Community Relations Coordinator for the Carolina Hurricanes where she managed logistics for the team’s community initiatives and pursued new opportunities to further connect the players and organization to communities throughout the Triangle area and North Carolina. Additionally, Laura planned fundraising events and assisted with programming for the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. She is proud of her work in creating meaningful and positive experiences for fans, donors, and community partners.

Laura received her BA in Exercise and Sport Science with a focus in Sports Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. She lives in Raleigh with her dog, Brady. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and eating, and reading.

She is excited to return to her alma mater and join the Career & Leadership team supporting the Operations and EE&R teams with recruiting logistics, event management, and more.