Meet the Career Studio Team
Taylor Tucker, Career Studio Director
tucker@midlandu.edu
402-720-1126
Taylor is originally from Kearney, Nebraska. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to starting at Midland in 2017, she worked in hotel management and sales in Omaha. Under her leadership, her hotel was nominated for a handful of awards, including Top Hotel in Omaha from Tripadvisor. She has served in Admissions and Student Success before her role as Director of Career Studio. Taylor is excited to invest in students’ leadership and strengths while helping them start building the life they want after graduation.
Carlos Villarreal II, Career Coach
Carlos earned his associate’s degree in Business Administration from Northeast Community College, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Wayne State College, and is currently pursuing his MBA at NWU. During his time in college, Carlos was involved in student leadership, serving as the President of SLA at Northeast. He was also an active member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. His passion for helping others led to roles as Peer Advisor at Northeast CC, Peer Mentor at WSC, and Office Support for TRIO as he transitioned his career from Operations & Retail to Higher Education.
Carlos offers a diverse skill set, having experience as a former boxing coach and in car detailing, tinting, and receiving a certificate in wrapping vehicles. He is passionate about continuous learning, self-development, and personal growth, which drives his mindset of continuous improvement. In his free time, he enjoys playing Call of Duty, reading self-developing books, and reflecting on his faith by reading the Bible and thanking YHWH for the opportunities I’ve been blessed with.
Meet the Peer Career Coaches
The Career Studio utilizes a peer-to-peer coaching model where students are given the opportunity to receive career coaching from fellow students. This program not only benefits students by receiving valuable information from their peers, but is a great avenue for the student coaches to gain experience. Through their position, student coaches gain a deeper understanding of navigating the career world, while also helping their fellow students along the way.
Jeremi Aubin
Jeremi has been a peer career coach since his freshman year at Midland. Now a senior, Jeremi is an ABA and Psychology major with a minor in Business Administration. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, Jeremi is a member of the Midland swimming and diving team, vice president of Psi Chi International Honor Society, and senior vice president of Global Warriors. Jeremi’s Top 5 Clifton Strengths are Achiever, Restorative, Positivity, Analytical and Learner.
He loves outdoor adventures, such as tenting, camping, and backpacking across North America. He also enjoys being around friends, playing golf, or watching a movie outside on a projector.
Brady Davis
Brady is a first-year peer career coach. A junior from Fremont, Nebraska, Brady is majoring in Accounting and also studying Business Intelligence & Technology. He is a member of the Warriors’ golf team, along with being involved in SAAC and Warrior Catholics. His Top 5 Clifton Strengths are Futuristic, Harmony, Restorative, Analytical, and Deliberative.
Brady loves spending time with family, playing golf, and is a Formula 1 fanatic. As a Fremont native, he is excited to connect students with employers in the Fremont area.
Jocelyn Lopez
Jocelyn returns for her third year as a peer career coach. A junior from Las Vegas, Nevada, Jocelyn is majoring in Business Management with a minor in Communications. Jocelyn is a member of the Midland women’s flag football team. Her top five Clifton Strengths are Includer, Adaptability, Ideation, Positivity, and Woo.
She loves fishing and listening to music and is eager to meet new people and create new friendships.
Abby Spidle
Abby is a new member of the peer career coach team. A junior from Omaha, Abby is a Psychology major with a minor in Business Administration. She is a member of the volleyball team, as well as being involved in FCA, the Howard Hanson Honors Program, and Midland Leadership. Her top five Clifton Strengths are Ideation, Achiever, Activator, Responsibility, and Woo.
Abby loves to travel and has traveled across the United States, as well as to Europe and South America. She also enjoys sharing her faith and serving for the greater well-being of others.