Through student-centered programs, quality services and the UB Career Cycle, we provide participants with the knowledge, resources, networks and opportunities needed to connect their education to employment in the evolving marketplace. We support students and alumni as they advance professionally and transition beyond the University by engaging the employment community in mutually beneficial relationships promoting a sustainable cycle of success.
Lakeisha leads the career center staff in building bridges between employment and education. She is a certified professional career coach, certified professional resume writer, and certified global career development facilitator. As an educator with 10+ years of experience in higher education, Lakeisha’s experience includes residence life, new student orientation, academic advising and career services. Lakeisha likes to say that she has helped students gain admission into college, remain in college and exit college—with a job! A Baltimore native, Lakeisha currently serves as co-advisor to the National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS), the largest student group on campus. She also serves on the NSLS National Advisor Advisory Board and the Maryland Career Consortium Directors Board. Lakeisha is a past president of the Maryland Career Development Association and has attained numerous awards and recognition from both national and local organizations. Lakeisha holds a B.A in Communication from the University of Maryland, College Park and a M.S. in Human Resources from Towson University. She is currently pursuing a Ed.D in Higher Education Innovation from Wilmington University. In 2016, Lakeisha co-authored a book for the Association of Training and Development called Find Your Fit.
Connect on LinkedIn | lmathews@ubalt.edu | 410.837.5440
Top 5 Strengths: Achiever | Learner | Discipline | Responsibility | Relator
Lana Farley brings over 12 years of experience in higher education and career development, currently serving as Associate Director in the Career and Internship Center. In this role, she leads the employer relations team, overseeing recruitment programming and events, the off-campus work-study program (JLD), data analysis, and marketing initiatives. She’s also a certified Strengths and MBTI facilitator, often found in classrooms delivering interactive sessions on leadership and personal growth.
Lana is a dedicated advocate for equity in education and workforce development. Her policy and research interests include expanding access to paid internships, integrating career readiness into K–12 education, supporting students from limited-income backgrounds, and creating pathways for justice-impacted students.
A respected leader in her field, Lana serves as President of the Maryland Career Development Association and sits on the boards of both the Maryland Counseling Association and the National Career Development Association.
She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Salisbury University, an M.A. in Human Sciences from Hood College, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at Morgan State University.
Connect on LinkedIn | lfarley@ubalt.edu | 410.837.5984
Top 5 Strengths: Positivity | Strategic | Includer | Activator | Futuristic
La-Toya Gomez serves as the Career Manager for the Merrick School of Business. As a native New Yorker, La-Toya brings 7+ years of Career Counseling experience in Higher Education. Whether it's welcoming first-time students to the college world in New Student Orientation, working with Advising helping students find a career path for their major, or congratulating them on all their hard work and accomplishments at graduation, it’s all in a day’s work for her. She loves to help students excel, explore and build on their skills. La-Toya holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Metropolitan College of New York and a Bachelors of Business Administration from Berkeley College. She served as a Board Member for the Berkeley College Alumni, connecting alumni mentors to current students. As a board member of the New York State Career Development Association she was able to assist in putting together virtual conferences to keep career counselors and higher education professionals up to date on changes in the career world. La-Toya mentored many of her students, served as a Faculty Advisor to student clubs, and was chosen for the “Student Centered” award by her peers. She looks forward to bridging the gap between MSB students and their careers, and is excited about the new relationships that will spring forth.
lgomez@ubalt.edu | 410.837.5476
Top 5 Strengths: Learner | Achiever | Positivity | Responsibility | Belief
Wardha Moriam is the Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Design at the Career and Internship Center at the University of Baltimore. She is currently in the first year of her MA in Integrated Design, expected to graduate in May 2027. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wardha brings a rich international perspective and over six years of experience in the design industry, with a strong emphasis on UX, branding, and storytelling.
At CIC, Wardha leads design initiatives that enhance student engagement, including the development of strategic marketing campaigns and coordinating LinkedIn headshot photoshoots for professional development. Her work helps shape the visual identity of CIC while supporting student success and career readiness through thoughtful, inclusive design.
Wardha is driven by the belief that design should be an experience we live in—not just something we see. Her vision is to create design that is accessible, emotionally resonant, and human-centered. She’s especially passionate about how design intersects with storytelling and systems thinking to bring real-world impact.
Outside of work, Wardha finds joy in art, books, and all kinds of creative exploration.
She has also played volleyball, table tennis, and archery, and loves staying active
and engaged in her community.
Top 5 Strengths: Arranger | Ideation | Input | Communication | Adaptibility
Joanna Benjamin
 Established in 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated. The professional association connects college career services professionals and HR/staffing professionals focused on college relations and recruiting. |
 The National Student Employment Association (NSEA) is an organization of several hundred professionals involved with programs for college students who work. NSEA is a prime source for current information on federal student employment regulations and expert advice on the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. |
 The Maryland Career Consortium consists of the career center directors and staff of 14 colleges and universities in greater Baltimore region. MCC collectively serves students and alumni through collaborative job fairs, networking events and graduate school symposium. |
 The National Career Development Association (NCDA) provides professional development, publications, standards, and advocacy to practitioners and educators who inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals. |