Mashrura Choudhury
CareerThreads Associate

Pronouns: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English and Bangla
Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ
Major: Nursing
Something unique about me: Something unique about me is that I’m the eldest sibling; I have 5 younger siblings. I also enjoy playing board games; my favorites are Monopoly and Clue.
Student Clubs and Organizations: MSA
What are your future career goals?: I hope to become a NICU RN and, after gaining a year or two of hospital experience, go back to school to become a nurse practitioner.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: I wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew it’s okay if you are unsure about your major. College is all about trying new things and having new experiences; it’s better to change your major in college than realize you hate it after graduation. This will result in you feeling unsatisfied with your job or having to go to college again.
Nichole Castro
CareerThreads Associate

Pronouns: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
Major: Management Information Systems with a minor in Pre-health
Something unique about me: I am an identical twin.
Student Clubs and Organizations: MAPS
What are your future career goals?: I hope to become a doctor.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: Use the resources that are there to help you
Lashiem Jones
Raider Career Ambassador, Business Operations

Pronouns: He/Him
Languages Spoken: English
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Major: Finance
Something unique about me: I like to build computers.
Student Clubs and Organizations: Rutgers Gaming Club, Rutgers Finance Society
What are your future career goals?: I want to help teach financial literacy and become a financial advisor or planner.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: Build connections
Twanna-Susan Brewer
Senior Raider Career Ambassador

Pronouns: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English
Hometown: Newark, NJ
Major: Public and Nonprofit Administration
Something unique about me: As a child, jumping from the high dive board was one of my greatest thrills. One summer, my older brother took me to the YMCA every Saturday, where I gained confidence and cherished our time together.
What are your future career goals?: I aim to create a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting underserved urban communities through workforce development, self-empowerment, and financial literacy programs.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: A new major can ignite a passion for learning and a commitment to mastering your chosen field, transforming your college experience into an exciting adventure.
Cassandra Izquierdo
Senior Raider Career Ambassador, Campus Engagement

Pronouns: She/Her
Languages Spoken: English
Hometown: Garfield, NJ
Major: Public and Nonprofit Administration
Something unique about me: I have seen over 100 musical artists live in concert!
Student Clubs and Organizations: Transfer Student Organization
What are your future career goals?: I want to lead a nonprofit organization focusing on childhood cancer research and awareness.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: I am constantly telling new students to get involved on campus! Networking is so important and can help you succeed as a student here at Rutgers-Newark.
Mahek (Kira) Khan
Raider Career Ambassador, Campus Engagement

Pronouns: Any
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
Hometown: India
Major: Biology and Minors in Chemistry and Computer Science
Something unique about me: I know around eight languages, and I am fluent in four, including Sanskrit, which is an ancient language.
What are your future career goals?: I plan to specialize in vaccine development and gene therapy and hopefully pursue a PhD in the field.
What’s one piece of college/career advice you wish more Rutgers-Newark students knew?: Create a graduation plan with your advisor!