Advisors

Alicia Cadogan

PharmD, Mentor, Coach

Available

Alicia is a pharmacist and biopharmaceutical leader with more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as experience in academia. She has led Oncology Medial Information at Pfizer Inc., where she provided strategic and operational leadership across a complex product portfolio by overseeing implementation and execution of medical information strategy, ensuring scientific rigor, strategic medical leadership, and scalable operating models are aligned with enterprise priorities. Alicia is a passionate mentor. She has served on the Executive Board for PhactMI, and as industry advisor to the Medical Information Fellows of The Drug Information Association for more than a decade in support of early career development. These roles allowed her to contribute to the advancement of best practices across Medical Information organizations. Within her community she has served on the Executive Board of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, as well as the Valley Forge Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) Inc. Volunteering in capacities such as NCL Chapter President and Grade Level Advisor has reinforced her commitment to awakening leadership skills and a philanthropic mindset in girls grades 7-12. She is a dedicated people leader – embracing and supporting development needs at all stages.

David Cottom

College Advisor, Career Coach

Available for new students

I help students and professionals make confident, strategic choices about college and career so they do not have to “figure it out” alone. Drawing on 30+ years in talent acquisition, onboarding, and business development, I coach families and job seekers to tell a clear, compelling story that stands out in competitive applicant pools. As a parent of a Brown University student and a longtime recruiter, I understand both sides of the table—what selective schools and employers look for, and how overwhelming the process can feel for families and candidates. On the college side, I guide students through every step of the admissions journey, from building a smart school list and activities profile to crafting authentic essays and preparing for interviews. On the career side, I help early- and mid-career professionals reposition their resumes, optimize LinkedIn, and sharpen their interview skills so their experience translates into real opportunities. My style is practical, direct, and encouraging: every session ends with ‘clear next steps, not generic advice.’

Kelli Cottom

Mentor, Coach

Available for new students

I am a dedicated Early Career recruiting and program management professional with 25+ years of experience building strong university, corporate, and student partnerships and designing innovative programs that prepare high‑potential college talent for internships and early career roles.

Sean Cadogan

Career Coach, Advisor

By appointment only

Sean Cadogan is a technology leader, former educator, and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience driving high-stakes transformation and empowering individuals to reach their highest potential. As a former manager of global IT initiatives, Sean optimized a $200 million technology portfolio; deploying AI, automation, and process engineering to save over 150,000 hours of technical effort. He built high-performing global teams responsible for evaluating technical risk, financial impact, and strategic alignment, distilling complex data into actionable roadmaps for C-suite executive decision-making. Today, as CEO of Froootpizza LLC, Sean translates enterprise-grade decision-making frameworks and his extensive professional network into personalized career coaching and advisory services. He designs custom strategies and tools that align directly with his clients' core strengths, values, and long-term ambitions. Whether guiding college students and recent graduates navigating their entry into the job market, or advising early/mid-career professionals and managers seeking upward mobility, strategic clarity, and leadership development, Sean brings a rare blend of technical acumen and empathetic insight. Education: Graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Villanova University. Background: Former College Counselor, Adjunct Instructor, and Global Tech Leader. "My vision is simple: to make your biggest career goals actionable, structured, and accessible so you have every opportunity to thrive."