Meet the College of Engineering Career Team

After years of working as a University and Internship recruiter for several tech companies, Aya Al Najjar, MBA,  joins UNLV to help engineering and computer science students in their career readiness.

Alejandro Chacon currently serves as the College of Engineering Internship Coordinator. Alejandro works with employers to help connect them with talented students from the College of Engineering.

Invested in UNLV and Higher Education: Alejandro has been with UNLV since 2008, beginning with the Registrar’s Office as the Curriculum Coordinator, and then moving to the Career Services Office to guide students and alumni in their careers as the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement for the Main UNLV Career Services Office. He has been in the education industry for more than 20 years, with some of his previous experiences including, Registrar at Le Cordon Bleu, Banner Consultant with SCT, and Admissions and Registration Center Specialist at Highlands University. Alejandro is devoted to students and alumni because of their hunger to learn, experience, and succeed.

Alexis Jackson is a dedicated advocate for minority representation in STEM, offering mentorship to students in engineering, pre-med, and pre-health majors since 2019. With a BA in Psychology with honors and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, Alexis brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Alongside running her private practice, she contributes to the development of the SUSU Internship curriculum, shaping future STEM leaders. Alexis is passionate about fostering resilience and growth in her mentees and enjoys helping folks feel confident about their career and life goals. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her dogs, embracing a balanced lifestyle.