Tavi Sookhoo

Tavi Sookhoo is an accomplished career development professional with extensive experience in higher education and career counseling. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Career Prototypes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since December 2017, Tavi specializes in recruiting employer hosts for internship programs and fostering partnerships with STEM industry leaders to enhance experiential learning opportunities. Previous roles include Career Development Specialist at MIT, Career & Employer Relations Specialist at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and Career Counselor at LaGuardia Community College. Additionally, Tavi provides career mentoring services through Career Contessa, covering essential areas such as resume review and job search strategies. Tavi holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from New York University.