Rabiat A. Atanda
Career Mentor
Rabiat Atanda is from Nigeria. A Master of Science student in Applied Statistics here at NDSU with the hope to transition to Ph.D. after her MSc. studies. She is passionate about working with data to generate profound insight for the development of products that enhance human convenience.
On Campus, she is involved in Bison Fund, volunteering with the Transitioning and Access Program (TAP). When off campus, she is either involved with the Eide Bailey BOLD Program, taking online classes for career development or spending time with family and friends.
Rabiat enjoys working with students to navigate their path successfully. Hence, her reason for being a Career Mentor on campus.
Chase Balken
Marketing Assistant
Chase is from Rothsay, Minnesota. She is a junior at NDSU majoring in marketing while also earning a certificate in professional selling. She hopes to work in a corporate setting after graduation by helping companies promote their products and services. On campus she is involved with the Business Connections program, and off campus involved in the Eide Bailly BOLD program. She is excited to work closely with the students and faculty, and build stronger connections at NDSU. Outside of school, Chase enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to farmer’s markets, and watching the newest reality TV shows.
Raima Bose
Career Mentor
Raima is an international undergraduate transfer student from Kolkata, India, currently pursuing a major in Business Administration at NDSU. With a strong commitment to supporting my peers, she joined the Career & Advising Center to deepen her understanding of management and human resources while actively contributing to student career development. Her background and experiences have fueled her passion for guiding others and fostering growth within diverse professional environments. Eager to make a meaningful impact, she looks forward to leveraging her skills and knowledge to assist fellow students and gain valuable insights in her field of interest.
Jahzara Davis
Career Mentor
Jahzara is an undergraduate transfer student from Washington State. She completed her General Associate of Arts degree at Tacoma Community College. She’s pursuing a Biochemistry Bachelor of Science at NDSU while being involved with their Plant Pathology research on campus. She’s looking forward to strengthening her skills of offering career guidance and support to Bison students and alumni. After her studies, you can catch her biking, swimming laps at the wellness center, and reading Stuart Woods novels.
Faith Dusbabek
Career Mentor
Faith Dusbabek is from Princeton, Minnesota studying Accounting. She is a sophomore and after graduation she plans on getting her master’s degree in accounting. Then, she wants to start studying for the CPA exam to become a certified public accountant. On campus she is involved in Chi Alpha and the Business Connections program. She is excited to be a career mentor because she wants to help students with their resumes and career goals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the lake, and reading.
Patrick Kadrmas
Career Mentor
Patrick is from Fargo, North Dakota and is a second-year student at NDSU. He has a dual major of Social Science Education & History. He is currently one of many hosts of NDSU’s own student radio, KNDS 96.3 FM. While on the air, he has played songs from R&B, Pop, and Alternative music genres, while hosting some faculty for interviews, including NDSU President David Cook. Reasons for him wanting to become a Career Mentor are that he enjoys seeing people succeed and wants to be a helpful step for that success. Outside of classes, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and listening to multiple genres of music.
Rochana Matsika
Career Mentor
Rochana Matsika is from Dickinson, North Dakota. She was born in Zimbabwe and spent 9 years of her life living in Maryland. She is a sophomore at NDSU and is Majoring in Nursing and has a minor in Psychology. She loves helping people and has always had a passion for mental health and hopes to become a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Rochana is currently a Resident Assistant in Weible hall and she is also a part of the Violence Protection Educators on campus. She is excited to start working at the Career and Advising Center since she loves helping students. She understands that college is a chaotic time and she wants to help people navigate that chaos whether that be helping them create the perfect resume or simply answering one question.
Anna Pfliger
Career Mentor
Anna is from Bismarck, North Dakota, and is a sophomore at NDSU. She is majoring in Computer Science and getting a certificate in Cybersecurity. After graduation, she plans to work in software development. On campus she is involved in Society of Women Engineers, Wind Symphony, and the Gold Star Marching Band. She is excited to work as a Career Mentor because she wants to help people reach their career goals.
Tanner Poach
Career Mentor
Tanner is from Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He earned his B.S. in Aeronautics from the University of North Dakota (UND) and is currently pursuing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Tanner is a Navy veteran and former naval aviator, with over two years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry as a change management consultant for Northwestern Mutual. He joined our team as a Career Mentor due to his passion for guiding and supporting students. As a parent of two, Tanner understands that life can be full of twists and turns. He is here to help you navigate your professional development journey!
Arian Sadeghi
Career Mentor
Arian is from Tehran, Iran, and is a second year student studying Business Administration at NDSU. He is interested in international business and wants to learn more about sales managing, accounting and marketing. His favorite hobby is trying underrated and less globally known foods from different countries and he is also familiar with programming languages like JavaScript and C++ because of his brother who has a big passion for video game design. At the Career and Advising Center, Arian looks forward to help and support other students to reach their professional goals and desired jobs in their field of expertise.
Sawyer Teicher
Career Mentor
Sawyer is from St. Francis, MN. He is a sophomore at NDSU and is majoring in Dietetics along with a minor in Psychology. With dietetics, Sawyer’s main goal is to work with patients and clients to reach their dietary and health goals. Additionally, Sawyer is hoping to teach nutrition either at a high school or college level. He is excited to start at the Career and Advising Center and work with students to build resumes, answer questions, and help toward achieving their career goals. On campus, Sawyer is a part of the Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics. In his free time, Sawyer enjoys baking, hanging out with his friends, playing disc golf, and playing video games.
