Meet the Staff

Ms. Leslie Rand-Pickett, M.Ed, CMCS
lcrandpi@ncsu.edu
1204F EB II

Leslie is from Richlands, North Carolina, and she graduated from North Carolina State University in 1999, where she got her master’s degree in college counseling and student development. Leslie is the Director of External Relations and Graduate Career Services for the Department of Computer Science at NCSU. Leslie leads the development of programs and resources for career development and job/internship searches for computer science.

Jane Key Matthews, M.Ed., NCC
jkmatthe@ncsu.edu
1222A EB II
Meet with Jane

Jane is the associate director of Graduate Career Services for the Department of Computer Science at NC State. Before joining the department, Jane spent 10 years working in employer relations and career counseling at Meredith College, and previously worked at NC State’s Career Development Center. Jane is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and is a two-time Wolfpack graduate, receiving both M.Ed. in Counselor Education (College Counseling and Student Development) and a B.A. in Communication from NC State. Jane helps develop programs and career resources and supports students with job/internship searches, resume reviews, interview preparation, and other career-related topics.

Angelina Tocchet
aetocche@ncsu.edu
1222B EB II
Meet with Angelina

Angelina is a graduate assistant in the office and has been working with students here since August 2024. She is originally from Philadelphia, PA, where she graduated from Temple University with her Bachelor’s of Psychology and minored in Public Health. Angelina is currently a graduate student in the College of Education, getting her master of College Counseling and Student Development degree. She helps students with mock interviewing, resumes, CVs, cover letters, negotiating, and job search strategies.