Lee Goldstein
Senior Associate Director, Career Advising and Education
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.
Bryan Kanney
Associate Director, Career Advising & Education
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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.
Hao He
Associate Director, Career Advising and Education
Hao provides career guidance and employment strategies to all students including international undergraduate students as well as domestic students who are interested in working abroad. In addition to these, Hao is responsible for developing international employer and alumni relationships to expand Babson’s footprint and provide more opportunities to 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 VPs 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), and Insight Enterprise (NADSQ:NSIT). She has worked for Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and Bank of Shanghai.
Hao enjoys mentoring younger students. She lives in Needham with her husband and three kids.
Michelle Lederhos
Associate Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives
Michelle serves as Associate Director, Programs & Strategic Initiatives, managing strategic programs and partnerships that support student career development and success. She also advises students and creates programming to help them navigate their career journeys.
Michelle brings 20 years of experience in higher education and talent development. At Wayfair, she led inclusion partnerships and supported campus and programmatic hiring. At Forté: More Women Leading, she directed undergraduate programs and partnerships focused on advancing women and allies in business. She also spent a decade at Babson College in career advising and employer relations and is excited to be back on campus supporting the next generation of talent. Her experience also includes advising business analytics students at Boston University.
Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Human Development and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Boston College. She is passionate about creating programs, partnerships, and opportunities that help students thrive personally and professionally.
Meaghan Chandler
Assistant Director, Career Advising and Education
Meaghan is responsible for providing career advising and guidance for undergraduate students. She specifically provides career support to students regarding their job/internship search strategies, plans, and preparation. She also functions as an industry liaison for career exploration and assessments. Additionally, she manages and mentors the student Peer Career Ambassadors (PCAs) at Babson’s UG CCD.
Meaghan comes to Babson with 15 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition & Management across a variety of industries. Throughout her career, she has interviewed and coached many individuals through every stage of the job search process. She’s worked closely with hiring managers across many different business functions, giving her insight into how job seekers can position themselves effectively. She built, developed, and managed college recruiting programs during her time in the corporate world, and remains passionate about mentorship, career education, and bridging the gap between academic life and professional success.
Meaghan is a Babson Alumnus and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is eager to return to the place that helped shaped her professional journey and give back to the community that invested in her.