Contact Us
The Center for Professional Engagement (CPE) is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful careers, through both professional development programs and opportunities to engage with employers. If you’re a student, be sure to check out our Mentor, GPS, and Internship programs, which provide excellent opportunities for you to enhance your professional skills. If you’re an employer, we invite you to take a look at our Engagement for Employers website, where you can explore all the ways that you can connect with our students. Please reach out to our Acting CPE Director and Associate Dean, Mike Visser, with questions about how to get involved: visser@sonoma.edu
Dr. Mike Visser, Acting CPE Director and Associate Dean
Dr. Visser is the key person to connect with regarding the Center for Professional Engagement's career and professional programs. He is dedicated to ensuring students receive a valuable experience that will help jump-start their careers. Employers and students can connect with him at visser@sonoma.edu.
Dr. Suzanne Rivoire, Internship Director and Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Rivoire is the point person for our Internship Program. Students, you'll need to contact her to have your internship experience approved. Employers, feel free to contact her to share internship opportunities with us. Connect with Dr. Rivoire at: rivoire@sonoma.edu.
Joe Standridge, Accounting Forum Advisor and Business Lecturer
Throughout the years, Joe has inspired hundreds of students to pursue their careers in accounting, connected students to jobs at top accounting firms in the North San Francisco Bay Area, and built key relationships with employers in the region. Connect with Joe regarding Meet the Firms, as well as accounting job and internship opportunities. You can contact him at joe.standridge@sonoma.edu.