Meet the Team | Career Development | College of San Mateo

Crystal Arrizon

Title: Director of Workforce Development
Responsibilities: Leads the Workforce Development program
Years at CSM: Since 2026
Education: M.A., Education Policy, Stanford University; B.A., Anthropology, UC Berkeley
Other Interests: Cycling on roads and trails most weekends

Jane Hsu Southwick

Title: Adjunct Career Counselor and Instructor, Counseling and Workforce Development
Responsibilities: Assessment Provide one-on-one career counseling appointments for students of all majors and backgrounds. Offer guidance and resources on major exploration, career pathways, job search, resumes, networking, interview prep, etc. Teach career courses (CRER 126: Career Assessment and Exploration, CRER 127: Job Search Strategies). Co-facilitate peer mentors and student leaders in the AAPI Leadership Development Program.
Years at CSM: Since 2024
Education: M.S. Counseling, San Francisco State University; Ed.M. International Education Policy, Harvard Graduate School of Education; B.S. Communications, New York University
Other Interests: International travel and food, Binging rom coms, Camping/backpacking with my husband and three kids

Nate Jackson

Title: Program Services Coordinator, Workforce Development
Responsibilities: Connecting students to professional opportunities through strategic partnerships with leading companies, internships, and career readiness workshops. Organize workplace tours with major firms like Genentech, Ernst & Young, Moss Adams, and Oracle. Cultivate strong employer relationships to ensure alignment between industry needs and student preparation. These partnerships provide valuable mentorship, hands-on experiences, and work-based learning opportunities that lead to competitive, high-demand career pathways.

Years at CSM: Since 2024
Education: B.S., Social Science, Kansas State University; A.S., Social Science, College of San Mateo
Other Interest: Football, playing new golf courses, working out, fishing, boxing, traveling, exploring new foods, listening to music