Career Advising

Lee is responsible for the advising and career education of undergraduate students. She works in collaboration with the entire Undergraduate Center for Career Development team to build strategies that support the office’s integrated and holistic approach, and takes a leadership role in supporting and assessing counseling and resource offerings. Prior to joining the team, Lee worked at Clark University as Associate Director of Career Services, supporting students and alumni in their career pursuits, and managing the academic internship program.​​​Lee has experience in several areas of higher education including human resources, alumni relations and development, student research, and as an adjunct instructor. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Brandeis University and an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Larinda leverages her expertise and passion for retail, fashion and marketing alongside inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in career development programming by building partnerships with faculty, student organizations, alumni and employers and has been sharing with her students while living the motto: Love What You Do!

In addition to her role in the center for career development, Larinda also serves as adjunct faculty in the Marketing Division, teaching Retailing Management, an advanced experiential course designed for students to engage real life problem solving with retail professionals and businesses. Furthermore, she supports the undergraduate college as liaison to the National Retail Federation Foundation, encouraging Babson business students to leverage this national career development program to seek fulfilling careers within the retail industry.

Before her employment at Babson College Larinda advanced her career from corporate merchandise planning, and operational management roles to a full-time faculty teaching position at Virginia State University, a local HBCU near her hometown in Chesterfield, VA in 2008. Thereafter, she moved into a faculty role at Newbury College, a minority serving institution in Brookline, Massachusetts as Assistant Professor for Fashion Merchandising within the Roger A. Saunders School of Business.

Larinda Cole completed her Master of Science in Apparel and Business Analysis from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University, School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in Blacksburg, VA and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.

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Bryan maintains responsibility for the advising and career education of undergraduate students. Prior to joining the Babson UG CCD team, he worked at Brandeis University as Assistant Director of Career Development at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, supporting students (60% international | 40% domestic) and alumni in their career pursuits, serving as the contact for international careers, and managing first destination career outcomes. Bryan has experience in several functional areas of higher education including international student support services, study abroad, and career services. Bryan holds a B.S. in Behavioral and Social Sciences from Indiana University and an MS.Ed. in College Counseling and Student Affairs from Youngstown State University.

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Hao He provides career guidance and employment strategies to international undergraduate students as well as domestic students who are interested in working abroad. Starting fall 2021, she also oversees students who are interested in Finance Industry. In addition to these, Hao is responsible for developing international employer relationships to expand Babson’s footprint and provide more opportunities for our student body. Hao comes to Babson with strong experience in M&A in the Tech Sector. She served as Senior Vice President at Wilton Partners/CDI Global M&A, IT ExchangeNet and Martin Wolf Securities. Hao holds an MBA with a specialization in International Finance from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management in Phoenix, Arizona. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in China. Hao is a CFA charter holder and a member of Beta Gama Sigma Honor Society. Hao’s work experience spans work as a Senior VP of M&A specializing in cross-border M&A transactions in US, China, India and Europe with clients such as Bain Capital, Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPLS), Rolta India Ltd (BSE: 500366), Softchoice (TSX:SO), Insight Enterprise (NADSQ:NSIT).. She has worked for Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) . Hao enjoys mentoring and growing new employees. She lives in Needham with her husband and three kids.

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Brenda’s work focuses on empowering students to authentically navigate career journeys that honor and prioritize personal identity, ability and wellness. An advocate for underrepresented students, Brenda drives change by improving access to educational and professional opportunities for all students, and creates inclusive, safe spaces where students integrate identity and career choice with intentionality. Brenda also leverages her background in accounting and finance to advise students with an interest in these areas.

Brenda works closely with Babson’s Multicultural & Inclusion Programs and Semillas Society to support first generation college students; and with Wellness & Prevention and Accessibility Services to support students with disabilities. She is a member of The Rainbow Agenda, which works to create supportive, brave spaces for LGBTQ+ students and the Babson Talks & Votes Committee, charged with creating opportunities and initiatives where thoughtful, respectful, and civil engagement is cultivated.

Previously Brenda held a variety of career development roles at Northeastern University, Boston College, and Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College; as well accounting and finance roles at TJX and Arthur Andersen, where she focused on the retail, manufacturing, and non-profit sectors. She is a former Board Member of the Waban Library Center and Parent Leadership Committees of three Boston-area schools. Brenda holds a BA American Studies (Colby College), MS Accounting (University of Hartford), and MA Higher Education Administration (Boston College).

Evan is responsible for the advising and career education of undergraduate students. He also serves as a CCD liaison to student clubs and organizations. Prior to joining the Babson Undergraduate CCD team, Evan worked at the Justice Resource Institute as a Therapeutic Mentor providing one-to-one strengths-based support services for at-risk youth, focusing on enhancing interpersonal skills, improving problem solving skills, and fostering healthier communication. Evan has experience in multimedia production, executing film shoots and recording sessions for various organizations prior to entering the human services field. A Babson College alumnus, Evan holds a B.S. in Business Administration, graduating from Babson in 2014.