Employer Relations Staff Directory

Muge is the executive director of employer relations at the Kelley School of Business, where she oversees employer engagement across programs through a consultative portfolio management approach. She leads a team of industry-specialized professionals, cultivating strategic partnerships that connect top employers with students.

Her team collaborates with undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs to support students in pursuing opportunities ranging from internships to executive roles. She works closely with employers to develop customized recruiting strategies tailored to their needs—whether for internships, full-time positions, leadership programs, or experienced hires. By aligning employer engagement efforts with student career goals, she fosters pathways for long-term success.

Prior to joining Kelley in January 2019, Muge served as the human resources director at Liberty Mutual in Istanbul, overseeing all people functions and enhancing the employee experience. With over a decade of management and human capital consulting experience, she has advised clients across five continents on corporate strategy, organizational effectiveness, M&A, and post-merger integration. She holds degrees from Uludag University and Istanbul Technical University.

Muge is passionate about making work better for people and people better at work through transformational leadership. She fosters an inclusive culture where individuals can maximize their potential and is committed to building meaningful connections that create impactful career experiences for students, employers, and professionals alike. She is driven by a passion for helping people recognize what is possible and empowering them to achieve it.

Jeremy joined Graduate Career Services in February 2017 after 10 years working for both the Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in a corporate relations capacity. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University.

Jeremy is a member of the employer relations team and works with companies in the Energy, Manufacturing, and Industrials sectors on recruiting strategy and connecting them with talent from the Kelley portfolio. An avid film fan and former film blogger, he can often be found at various film haunts around Bloomington, especially the IU Cinema, when not spending time with his wonderful wife and two sons. Also, as a former Jeopardy! champion, Jeremy welcomes all takers in trivia.

Beth joined the Employer Relations team in July 2019. Prior to, Beth worked in the athletics department at IU for a total of 16 years, 13 of them specifically with the men’s basketball office. Her favorite thing about working at IU for almost 20 years are the relationships she has built and unbelievable experiences that IU has provided for her. Which include being part of the 2013 and 2016 Big Ten Championship seasons, she displays her ring proudly. Beth was thrilled to continue her passion for building and creating new relationships in the Employer Relations team.

Beth received her BA in management from the Kelley School of Business. When Beth is not at work she enjoys spending time with husband, Luke, sons, Declan and Eoin, and their family dog, Finnegan.

Rachel graduated from Indiana University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in management from Kelley and minor in human resources from O’Neill. She joined Employer Relations in February 2024 after seven years of experience in corporate recruiting. In her most recent role before joining the team, Rachel managed an internship program at Capital One for students interested in pursuing a career as a software engineer. Rachel is excited to support students with their career search from the university side and looks forward to connecting with employers to help them find the perfect candidate at Kelley. In her spare time, she enjoys taking her dog on long walks, cooking, reading, attending IU Basketball games, and playing tennis or pickleball with her husband.

Jonathan joined the Employer Relations Team in July 2025. Prior to this, Jonathan worked with various IU departments, starting in 2015 as an emergency dispatch operator with the Indiana University Police Department and in student services with the Information Systems Graduate Programs' MS in Information Systems. Jonathan has twice completed his education here at Indiana University, holding a BA in Liberal Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences and an MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the School of Education. As a member of the Employer Relations Team, Jonathan will serve companies in the public accounting, legal services, and technology industries. When not at work, Jonathan enjoys spending his time with his wife, Sara, and their young son.

Sydnie joined the Employer Relations team in September 2025 and enjoys working to help employers connect with Kelley talent. She values the opportunity to play a role in creating pathways that lead to successful careers for students while gaining insight into a wide range of industries and strategies.

Outside of work, Sydnie loves spending time with her family and pursuing creative passions. She enjoys sewing and quilting, baking, practicing yoga, and painting, activities that allow her to combine focus with imagination. Sydnie believes creativity is a powerful way to recharge and grow, and she appreciates living in Bloomington, a community that celebrates artistry and offers endless opportunities to learn and explore.

A native Hoosier, Lisa has been part of the Kelley School of Business community for more than 35 years. Her Kelley journey began in 1988 with an internship in Undergraduate Career Services (UCS). She left briefly to support the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, but the fast-paced, people-focused work of career services drew her back to UCS in 1990—where she served in a variety of roles ever since.

Today, Lisa supports Employer Relations at Kelley, partnering with organizations to strengthen connections between employers and Kelley talent through responsive communication, relationship-building, and a high-quality recruiting experience.

Outside of work, Lisa prioritizes her faith and enjoys time with her husband, Brad, and their two grown children. She loves fishing, traveling, and the occasional true-crime documentary, and she’s happily outnumbered at home by two dogs, a small flock of named chickens, and two cockatiels, Winston and Salem.

A voice and opera alumnus from Indiana University and Brigham Young University, Michelle joined Kelley Graduate Career Services in 2022. Before coming to GCS, she worked as an office administrator at Indiana University Residential Programs and Services and in the Bloomington community. In her spare time, she enjoys doing handiwork, singing, exercising, and attending live music events with her husband.