Career Development staff members and Career Consultants (CC) shape tomorrow's professionals, supporting them in discovering their strengths, skills, interests, and values while helping them recognize and honor the values of others. Our goal is to empower students and alumni to find their career path and their sense of purpose in the world and inspire them to positively impact their communities.
Current students and alumni may set up an appointment with a Career Coach or Career Consultant on Handshake.
Meet Quint Geis - Director of Career, Leadership and Service
An alum from 2013, Quint graduated from Doane and got his master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Educational Administration while working in Career Services. From there he moved to Spokane, WA to work at Gonzaga University in Housing and Residence Life. Quint returned to work at Doane in 2018 and loves to see the way that the Doane community encourages student development. Quint and his wife Caitlin, also an alum (2014) enjoy working on their home, serving their church and hosting others at their house.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 402-826-8501
Meet Sarah Begay - Associate Director of Career Center
Sarah has worked in Career Development since 2014 and prior to that worked in the Office of Admission at Doane since 2002. Her previous experience includes corporate sales and she and her husband own Elle's on Main Restaurant in Crete. Sarah graduated from Doane College and received her master’s degree from Doane University.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 402-826-8502
Meet Stephanie Hemje - Experiential Learning Coordinator
Stephanie is a Crete native and joined the Doane community and the CLS in 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration both from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She worked at the University of Northern Colorado as an Academic Advisor before returning to Nebraska and working part-time for the Business Career Center at the University of Nebraska. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and three children and she may be seen on her runs around Doane campus.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 402-826-8107
Meet Mandi Laib - Assistant Director of Leadership and Service
Mandi Laib is the Assistant Director of Leadership and Service in Doane University's Career, Leadership, and Service department, where she works with programs like the Hansen Leadership Program, Relay for Life, Doane Serves, and New Student Orientation. A 2023 Doane alum with a BA in history, she is now pursuing a master’s in higher education administration and student affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, set to graduate in Spring 2025. Her experience includes assistantships and internships, such as serving as a graduate assistant at UNL’s Center for Academic Success and Transition and as an Associate for New Student Programs at Jefferson University: East Falls. These roles have fueled her passion for creating empowering environments for students in higher education.
Email: [email protected] I 402-826-8680