Career Peer Advisors

As one of the Career Peer Advisors, my role is to assist students in pursuing their professional goals. I’m happy to review a resume or help construct a cover letter, and I hope to help my peers feel more confident along the process of finding new positions and opportunities!

When I’m not working at the Burwell Center, you can likely find me on the south side of campus doing ecology research in the Murphy Lab. I love working outdoors with nature and wildlife, and I am pursuing a career in conservation biology.

I’m so excited to work with Career and Professional Development because this amazing team has helped me grow so much over the past few years! I’ve learned that everybody’s professional journey is unique, and there is great value in exploring different fields that you’re passionate about.

Hi! My name is Madeleine Dierking (she/her) and I work at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement & Professional Development as a Career Peer Advisor. I am a second-year undergraduate student pursuing both a B.S.B.A. in Finance through Daniels College of Business and a secondary degree in Political Science with a minor in Leadership Studies. I was born and raised in Superior, Colorado.

In my free time, I enjoy running (especially at Wash Park), reading, skiing, and painting with watercolors. On campus, I am involved with Undergraduate Government as both a CAHSS Senator and Living, Safety, and Wellness Committee Chair and a member of PLP (Pioneer Leadership Program).

I’m passionate about supporting others in sharpening their skills and achieving their goals. Whether you’re looking to refine your resume, update cover letters, improve your LinkedIn profile, or discuss internship opportunities, I’m here to help! Feel free to drop by or book an appointment—I’m excited to meet you!

Hello! My name is Dayanara Farias (She/Her), pronounced (Dy-AN-nuh-ra) (Fah-REE-iSS). I’m a junior undergrad at Daniels College of Business, pursuing a double major in finance and sociology, with minors in Leadership Studies through Colorado Women’s College, Chemistry, and Computer Science. 

As a Career Peer Advisor at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement, I support students in their professional development by offering services such as resume and cover letter reviews (my specialty), optimizing LinkedIn profiles, preparing for networking events and career fairs, guiding job and internship searches (my other specialty), and providing interview preparation. I also share information about career programs and resources, answer general career-related questions, and deliver presentations on professional topics to student organizations or classes. 

While I primarily have more expertise on undergraduate resources, I’m always ready to connect students with the right personnel and tools if I’m unfamiliar with a specific topic. My goal is to support you to confidently build your own network while offering direct support along the way, if you need it. 

A bit more about me: I was born in California, raised in Mexico, and moved 6 years ago to Colorado, making me fluent in both English and Spanish. This bicultural experience has shaped my understanding of the challenges people face when navigating between languages and cultures, especially in accessing resources and integrating socially. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my cat, Chencho, reading, watching supernatural videos and movies, hiking, playing volleyball, and attending any event that I find interesting.  

Looking forward to meeting you!