Christy Nierva Quiogue

Program Associate | Career Programs @STEM Advantage

San Diego, CA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2026 — Present

Program Associate | Career Programs @STEM Advantage

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STEM Advantage mentors, prepares, and inspires primarily first-generation college students from low-income families, for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math while providing a vetted pipeline of talent to businesses to fill their workforce needs.

Feb 2022 — Apr 2026

University Talent Director @Tech San Diego

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Led talent initiatives focused on training and developing STEM students from our local universities, preparing them for a meaningful transition from campus to companies within our regional tech community by: • Directing the Jacobs Talent Initiative to empower students to select SD as their career destination • Collaborating with universities and corporate talent acquisition teams for early talent opportunities • Coordinating campus and company events to position new talent 'front and center' with local employers • Working with identity centers and student organizations to increase representation in the tech field

2018 — 2022

Campus Internship Coordinator @San Diego State University

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Managed the campus internship program by overseeing programming and collaborations for facilitating career readiness and hiring of SDSU talent: • Executed the university’s campus-wide internship program supporting interns and departments • Advised students on internship search, hiring, workplace transition and full-time conversion • Collaborated with faculty, administrators and staff on best practices for internship experiences • Consulted employers on internship development, strategic intern recruitment and campus visibility

2016 — 2018

Career Advisor & Diversity Engagement Coordinator @SDSU Career Services

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Responsible for advising and facilitating workshops on career and professional development: • Coached students in appointments and presented group workshops on career planning and success • Partnered with cultural centers and student organizations on career programming and resources • Established Career Peer Advisors for increased campus community and student outreach

2014 — 2016

Director - Center for Intercultural Relations @San Diego State University

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Oversaw department's full-time staff, programs and resources to fulfill the university’s Strategic Plan for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) priorities and initiatives: • Department coordination of DEI programs and training workshops for campus community • Event collaborations with student clubs, campus partners and community organizations • Assessment, implementation, evaluation and reporting of DEI programming and services

2009 — 2013

Course Lecturer - "Transition to the Workplace" Human Developmental Sciences 98 @UC San Diego

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10-week course offered winter quarter for juniors and seniors: • Created syllabus and instructed on career development theories and internship best practices • Coordinated guest speakers on professional networking, communication and workplace etiquette • Organized career prep activities of informational interviews, job shadowing and practice networking

2008 — 2014

Internship & Employment Services Coordinator | Career Services Center @University of California San Diego

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Responsible for experiential learning and employment resources: • Coordinated with talent acquisition teams for internships, job shadowing and full-time opportunities • Conducted targeted outreach, facilitating partnerships and aligning goals with academic programs • Facilitated 30+ workshops annually providing students with knowledge to succeed in internship/job roles

2006 — 2008

Internship Advisor | Career Services Center @University of California San Diego

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Advised students on internship search strategies and application processes through student appointments and group presentations.

2004 — 2006

Student Activities Coordinator | Thurgood Marshall College @University of California San Diego

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Coordinated educational, cultural and community-building programs for Marshall College while advising Marshall College student organizations in programming and leadership development.

2003 — 2004

Program Coordinator | Student Leadership and Organizations @California State University San Marcos

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Coordinated campus-wide leadership development programs, such a leadership conferences, seminars and retreats while advising 50+ student organizations in planning campus and community activities.

2001 — 2003

Assistant Program Coordinator | Cultural Alumni Chapters @SDSU Alumni

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Supported the development, event coordination and community-building activities for cultural alumni chapters, specifically Los Aztecas, African American and Asian Pacific Islander Chapters.

EDUCATION

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San Diego State University-California State University

Bachelor of Arts · Psychology

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San Diego State University-California State University

Master of Arts · Post-Secondary Educational Leadership - Student Affairs

SKILLS

Leadership DevelopmentJob Search StrategiesEvent ManagementCommunity OutreachJob SearchResume WritingCareer DevelopmentHigher EducationCareer CounselingStudent ServicesProgram DevelopmentEvent PlanningStudent CounselingStudent LeadershipCareer ServicesCover LettersStudent DevelopmentCareer Advising

ABOUT CHRISTY NIERVA QUIOGUE

College to Career - that's my professional heartbeat! I have spent my entire career working at the intersection of higher education and industry, focused on facilitating access to meaningful career opportunities for college students in the Southern California region. I am with STEM Advantage, where I support first-generation and low-income college students across eight California State University campuses in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles through career readiness coaching, professional development experiences and industry engagement. As a proud product of the Cal State University system, this work is both personal and purposeful as I expand opportunity and strengthen career pathways for my CSU communities!

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