Kayla Gonzalez ’20


English Major

After graduating from Vassar in the spring of 2020, my life took a very unexpected turn and I ended up working at my local Target. After a few months, I was promoted to manager and learned so much about myself, my community, my skills, and what I want out of a career.

When I left Target, I returned to Vassar to start a career in higher education. I now work in the Career Development Office, where I get to counsel students daily and cheer them on as they figure out and pursue their goals.

I’m still figuring out where exactly in the field of education I want to settle down, but for now, I love being back on campus and being a resource for students, especially my first-gen, low-income Transitions community. Outside of work, I’ve discovered how much I love weightlifting and yoga! Overall, I feel like I’m becoming a mini adult with hobbies and goals, and that’s both scary and very cool.