Craig Oka
Director
Craig Oka is the Director and shaped CEPD into the office it is today. Craig has worked at CSUN Nazarian College since 2001. In 2012 he helped transform the Internship Program into the Career Education and Professional Development Center. As the Director, he creates new programs and events for students to explore career opportunities and grow professionally. He also delivers various professional development workshops, office presentations, and meets with students individually to provide guidance on topics like resume, cover letter, interview preparation, and career advice.
Danielle Rodriguez
Associate Director
Danielle Rodriguez has been a part of the CEPD family since April 2015 and currently serves as Associate Director. As the Associate Director, Danielle oversees operations for CEPD, including the planning, promotion, and evaluations of key programs and events such as the Passport Program and Industry Night. She delivers professional development workshops, presents to campus and community groups, and provides one-on-one career advice on topics such as cover letter, interview preparation, and career advice.
Lily Navas
Employer Relations Specialist
Lily Navas is the Employer Relations Specialist and has been a part of the CEPD family since April 2025. In her role, Lily builds and maintains relationships with employers to create internship and job opportunities for students and alumni. She also coordinates recruiting events and promotes employer engagement to support career development.
Bob Sheridan
Executive Director
Bob Sheridan is the Executive Director. Bob brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in corporate, entrepreneurial, family-owned business and academic settings to establish the vision, secure the resources and drive the execution of technology-enabled and scaled solutions to develop the career readiness of multi-cultural talent for digital transformation and the workforce of the future.
