Meet the OCS Staff
Rachel DuBois, Director
As Director of Career Services, Rachel is committed to connecting NYU Wagner students and alumni with the networks, resources, and opportunities they need to make significant and sustainable impact. This dynamic role allows her to draw on her 20 years working in nonprofits, federal service programs, and higher education. Rachel is a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, a certified MBTI practitioner, and is currently pursuing an MS in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting at New York University. She earned her BA from the University of Georgia and her MA from Eastern Michigan University. She is a proud alumna of the AmeriCorps NCCC and AmeriCorps VISTA programs.
Alex Cobus, Associate Director
Alex oversees employer engagement and supports NYU Wagner students and alumni in all stages of their career development. Prior to joining NYU Wagner, Alex worked at NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development and the Office of Global Services (OGS) at Tandon, before that. Alex received a BA in Sociology from Binghamton and MA in International Education from NYU Steinhardt. She brings over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has worked and volunteered abroad in the UK, Spain, Poland, Germany, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Cambodia. She is thrilled to be a bit closer to home supporting NYU Wagner students & alumni reach their academic and career goals in public service and social impact.
Yaniv Kleinman, Associate Director
Yaniv partners with student groups at Wagner and coaches students in their career development and job search strategy. He leverages his 8+ years of experience in career coaching, global education, diversity and inclusion, and project management to provide career support for Wagner students. Prior to coming to Wagner, he coached MBA students interested in tech and entrepreneurship at NYU Stern and managed programs for first-generation undergraduate students at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development. A graduate of Florida International University (B.A. Political Science and Philosophy) and the University of Chicago (M.A. International Relations), Yaniv also brings experience from his work with AmeriCorps Public Allies, Democracy Now!, and MAPS Corps. In his time off, he enjoys reading, chess, hiking, cycling, and photography. He is originally from Bogotá, Colombia.
Daphne Wang, Operations and Database Administrator
Daphne manages alias communications and oversees the NYU Wagner Career Directory, a comprehensive resource for job postings, career services, and advising appointments. She also supports projects and events within the Office of Career Services. Daphne brings a strong background in healthcare, where she focused on outreach and community engagement for underserved and minority populations, most recently at NYC Health + Hospitals. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Queen's College and has extensive training in customer service, beginning her career in hospitality and serving as a customer experience ambassador. Outside of work, Daphne enjoys baking, exploring mixology, and discovering new travel destinations.
Jacob Olander, OCS Project Assistant
Jacob (he/they) is a pro-democracy advocate who is passionate about leveraging the promises of technology to increase civic engagement and improve local election administration. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in Political and Social Thought, Jacob worked as a Research Associate at the Center for Technology and Civic Life, where he maintained databases containing candidates for federal, state, and county-level office across the United States. Through partnerships with companies like Google and Vote.org, these databases have been accessed by voters nationwide over 250 million times. Jacob also conducted research for the Reflective Democracy campaign, which analyzes the demographics of political power in the United States by comparing the race and gender of political officeholders with the demographics of their constituencies. Jacob’s research with the Reflective Democracy campaign has fueled analyses that have been covered by publications like the New York Times, NPR, and ProPublica. In Jacob’s free time, they can be found playing pickleball with friends, rock climbing, or dutifully updating their Goodreads account.
Monica Martinez, OCS Project Assistant
Monica Martinez is a first year student pursuing her Master of Urban Planning, specializing in International Development Planning. Monica was born and raised in West Valley City, Utah and graduated from Montana State University with two bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Sociology. She is currently a first-year student at NYU Wagner in the Master of Urban Planning program, with a concentration in International Development Planning. She is interested in urban migration and how economic labor markets impact city policy in developing countries. Prior to moving to New York, Monica worked in higher education administration for two and a half years at Montana State where she assisted undergraduate and graduate students through all stages of academic advising from initial registration to graduation. She is excited to expand that role with career services and gain new skills while assisting fellow students in her program and the wider Wagner community. Outside of work and the classroom, she can be found reading, cross stitching or planning her next solo traveling trip.