Employer Relations Staff

Our dedicated Employer Relations team can help your company with all of your recruiting needs. Contact us today for more information!

• .Hema ModiDirector - Employer Relations
  

  Hema Modi
  Director - Employer Relations
  hema.modi@uci.edu

  Hema Modi brings with her a diverse background in both higher education and corporate HR, with a keen eye for business strategy development and promoting student career success.

  Most recently, Hema was the Assistant Director of Employer Relations for Mihaylo College of Business & Economics at California State University, Fullerton. In her seven years at Mihaylo, she started and grew the employer relations program, in which she oversaw all employer outreach, developed diverse employer programming, and was integral in strengthening recruiting relationships to serve the college’s 9.500 elite undergraduate and graduate students. Prior to Mihaylo, Hema worked in corporate Human Resources where she wore multiple hats from talent recruitment, navigating HR operations, and promoting key business development.

  Hema holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and a BA in Human Resource Management, both from California State University, Fullerton. In her free time and as a SoCal native, she enjoys going to outdoor summer concerts, singing in her local choir, and hiking around the lakes and mountains of Southern California.
  
• .Denise GianoussopoulosAssociate Director, Employer Relations
  

  Denise Gianoussopoulos
  Associate Director, Employer Relations
  gianousd@uci.edu

  Bio coming soon.
• .Melissa AmezolaAssistant Director, Employer Relations
  

  Melissa Amezola
  Assistant Director, Employer Relations
  mamezol1@uci.edu

  Melissa is a passionate relationship-builder, dedicated to fostering strong connections within every organization she serves. With 20 years of diverse experience in customer service—including roles in human resources, administration, the mortgage industry, and financial banking—she brings experience and insight to her roles while demonstrating a growth mindset. Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from California Baptist University. After graduating, she was inspired to pursue a career in higher education, driven by her passion to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Melissa served as a Career Counselor at CBU, helping students enhance their career readiness through resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews, empowering them to navigate the professional world with confidence. As the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at UCI, Melissa is excited to leverage her passion to building strategic relationships that connect students with valuable career opportunities, while strengthening organizational partnerships that lead to long-term success for both students and organizations.
• .Virginia ValdezEmployer Relations Coordinator
  

  Virginia Valdez
  Employer Relations Coordinator
  vkvaldez@uci.edu

  Virginia is a proud UCI Alumni who has transitioned from a student internship to her current role as an Employer Relations Coordinator with the Division of Career Pathways. In this position, she leverages her meticulous attention to detail to build and maintain strong relationships with employers, thereby enhancing internship and job opportunities for students. Virginia is deeply committed to career development and student success, organizing recruiting events and supporting employers in their engagement with students.
• .Kayzelyn MagsinoAssistant Director, Internships & Career Experiences
  

  Kayzelyn Magsino
  Assistant Director, Internships & Career Experiences
  magsinok@uci.edu

  Kayzelyn comes from a diverse background of experiences which include careers in education, health, business, hospitality, wellness and entrepreneurship. She has worked in higher education serving college students for over 7 years and has experience in career advising, outreach, event planning, program development and specialized in Employer Relations. She was an integral member of various committees that promote a positive work-culture and helped implement strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the work environment. She is passionate about wellness, personal, professional development, and serving students/community.