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LGBTQIA+ Panel: Navigating Your College-to-Career Journey

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Career Readiness Career Exploration Employment Internship Professional Development

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST (GMT-5)

Multipurpose Room (MPR), Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4)

Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States

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Students of all majors and career interests are invited to engage in thought-provoking discussions with queer university professionals regarding their academic and career pathways. This event will provide a safe space for you to ask any questions you may have about navigating college and the workforce as an LGBTQIA+ individual. The format of this event will be a moderated panel discussion led by student questions. Ally participation is encouraged. Free refreshments will be provided, and attendees will have the chance to win LGBTQ-themed prizes!

Submit your college-to-career question here!

This event is proudly co-sponsored by the Q Center, the Lavender Living Community within Residential Life, the Bing Queers Faculty & Staff affinity group, and the Fleishman Career Center.

Panelist info:

Heidi Nicholls (she/her)
Studied: social science, sociology
Current job: Assistant Professor of Sociology

Jacie Schneider (she/her)
Studied: occupational therapy
Current job: Doctoral Capstone Coordinator; Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Ryan Harrington (he/him)
Studied: Spanish, college student personnel, life coaching, fitness
Current job: Senior Academic Success Advisor, Registrar & Academic Success

Mel Robinson (he/him)
Studied: psychology, social work
Current job: UCC Senior Counselor; LGBTQ+ and multicultural specialist on staff

Marshall Hild (he/him)

Studied: mathematics, school counseling
Current job: Employment Coordinator, Res Life



If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development at careers@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.

Where

Multipurpose Room (MPR), Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4)

Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902, United States

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