Mahindra Guman
Associate Director, International Student Career Development and Programs

Mahindra Guman is an experienced Human Resources professional with a career spanning the non-profit, public, and private sectors. With a keen interest in learning & development and years of recruitment experience, Mahindra possesses firsthand knowledge of strategies emerging professionals can implement to develop their brand and land fulfilling career opportunities. In addition to talent development, Mahindra enjoys healthy living, gardening, and laughing.
Feel free to schedule an appointment in Handshake.
Virtual Zoom Office: https://pace.zoom.us/j/9201975539 | Password: career
Emily Yeager
Assistant Director, Seidenberg Programs & Services

Emily Yeager is a recruiting professional with more than a decade of experience in the technology industry. After many years recruiting engineering interns at Google, Emily is excited to bring her skills and experience to Pace to help Seidenberg students and alumni find jobs and internships. She is passionate about supporting people of all backgrounds and abilities on their career journeys and looks forward to getting to know you better during office hours or counseling appointments. Outside of work, Emily enjoys live music, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Feel free to schedule an appointment in Handshake.
Virtual Zoom Office: https://pace.zoom.us/my/emilyyeager | Passcode: career
Debra Karstadt
Career Counselor, Seidenberg Programs & Services

Debra Karstadt is an educational professional with a comprehensive background across academia, non-profits, and the private sector. As an educational consultant, teacher, and coach, Debra has developed extensive expertise in relationship-building, recruitment, and placement.
At Pace University’s Seidenberg School, Debra is dedicated to providing practical guidance and effective strategies to emerging professionals from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Her mission is to support students and alumni in reaching their career goals and securing meaningful opportunities. She invites you to connect with her during office hours or counseling appointments.
Beyond her professional work, Debra enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and spending quality time with family and friends. You can schedule an appointment with her through Handshake.
Feel free to schedule an appointment in Handshake.
Nsaku Toya
Career Counselor, International Student Career Development & Programs

Nsaku is an equity-focused Career Coach with over a decade of experience empowering diverse students to achieve career success and economic mobility. As a Career Program Manager & Coach at John Jay College, they led initiatives that increased student placement rates by 20% and created pathways for over 200 students annually. Previously, at Pathrise, they boosted interview success rates by 250% through evidence-based coaching and developed frameworks to address equity gaps in technical careers. With a strong background in program design, partnership building, and systemic change, Nsaku is dedicated to helping Pace University students overcome barriers, build resilience, and achieve their professional goals.