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Mariah Lucas

Mariah Lucas

Director of Career Development & Vocation

949-214-3595 | [email protected] | Book an Appointment

Mariah graduated from Concordia University Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2015. she received her Masters of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Life Coaching. Her career journey at Concordia began in graduate Academic Advising. Since 2020, she has worked as the Director of Career Development and Vocation, overseeing the Career Studio and the College Corps Fellowship. Mariah has certifications in Life Design through Stanford University, Enneagram Coaching, and is a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert. She is passionate about serving and developing students to discover their calling and persist towards graduation. Mariah takes a holistic approach to career development by challenging students to look at all areas of their life to identify values, strengths, and areas of growth.

 
Katherine Olea

Katherine Olea 

Assistant Director of Career Development 

949-214-3595 | [email protected]  

Katherine Olea serves as the Assistant Director of Career Development at Concordia University Irvine, where she earned her degree in Behavioral Sciences in 2019. Before returning to California, Katherine built a diverse professional background in administrative, HR, and marketing roles in New York City. Now working in higher education, she is passionate about guiding students to uncover their vocations by aligning their unique skills and interests.

 
Lucas Brawner

Lucas Brawner

Assistant Director of College Corps

949- 214-3044 | [email protected] 

Lucas Brawner is currently pursuing his Masters in Organizational Leadership here at Concordia University Irvine after graduating from Vanguard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2015. He began his career in education in the public school system, then joined Concordia University Irvine, as part of the Enrollment Services Department. He now oversees the College Corps grant program on campus, where undergraduate students participate by serving our community through various nonprofits in Orange County. Lucas loves mentoring the next generation, as well as equipping them with skills and experience that can be transferred into their future careers and vocations.

 

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Center for Career & Vocation

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Located in the Shroeder Library & Learning Commons, First Floor
Open 8:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday
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Our Mission

The Center for Career and Vocation supports the mission of Concordia University Irvine by helping undergraduate students discover their calling and vocation, create a roadmap toward career readiness, and maximize employability.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working, but it is the same God who inspires them all in everyone.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Concordia’s Mission

Concordia University Irvine, a comprehensive Lutheran Christian university guided by Christ’s Great Commission, develops wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens to serve society and the church.

About Concordia

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. Concordia Univeristy Irvine offers undergraduate, graduate, and online bachelor's degrees in a beautiful Southern California location, with online and regional cohort options. Concordia’s undergraduate program is distinctive among universities in California because of its nationally recognized Enduring Questions & Ideas (Q&I) Core program, and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out the theology of "Grace Alone. Faith Alone."

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