Morgan Knutzen
Director, Career Services
Hello!
I am a passionate higher education leader who is deeply committed to helping students access powerful resources and networks that enable success inside and outside the classroom. With over 6 years of experience in alumni engagement and career services, I have developed specialized expertise in constructing comprehensive career strategies that align with evolving student needs and dynamic industry trends. I excel at spearheading strategic relationship-building with employers and staunchly advocating for the transcendent importance of career readiness.
I am presently continuing my studies by pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Learning at the esteemed University of St. Thomas, further honing my multifaceted skill set. With my diverse background spanning career services, alumni relations, and education policy, I am devoted to empowering students to launch meaningful careers.
Gina Musto
Program Manager, Career Services
I’m Gina (pronouns: she/they) and I’m a graduate of Augsburg University in the MFA in Creative Writing program. I’ve previously worked for Capella University as well as the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Target. I’ve had a wide array of work experiences and want to use that to help navigate the job field, from everything to choosing a major to applying to jobs to changing careers. I’m also passionate about connecting with fellow alums and finding ways to grow mentorship experiences.
Specialties and Interests
Career Exploration, Choosing a Major, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Prepare for Graduate School, Mental Health, LGTBQ+, First Generation StudentsMa Xiong-Nguyen
Career Services Program Manager
Nyob zoo! Hello! It’s great to be at Augsburg with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. I am the Career Services Program Manager for the employer pipeline programs (including Travelers EDGE). I graduated from St. Olaf College with a Biology major and Women Studies concentration. I never thought I would be working in career services. I’d love to share how I started off as a biology major to working in higher education, focusing on career development. In between that, I’ve worked in non-profit, TRIO programs (Upward Bound/Student Support Services) and taught English in South Korea. I look forward to meeting students and hearing about your passions and interests.
Marcus Carrigan
Program Associate
Marcus Carrigan (he/they) is the Program Associate for Career Services and Office Campus Studies. In his role with CGEE, Marcus works to support students through their post acceptance process as they prepare to study abroad and away. Marcus also works with students completing internships in Augsburg’s Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. Marcus holds a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Leadership from the University of San Diego, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. Marcus is passionate about experiential education. During his time at the University of Minnesota, Marcus studied for a semester in Florence, Italy. Marcus has since co-led study away trips with the University of Minnesota to Bali, facilitated camping trips with Outdoor Adventures at the University of San Diego, and advised students in the Center for Study Away at Macalester College.