Meet Our Career Directors
Ron Carlson
MBA Career Director
Finance
Ron Carlson joined Simon in January 2011 as director of corporate relations in the Benet Center, having spent the previous 10 years in executive recruiting and sales roles developing a passion for helping talented people find their careers.
Ron Carlson joined Simon in January 2011 as director of corporate relations in the Benet Center, having spent the previous 10 years in executive recruiting and sales roles developing a passion for helping talented people find their careers. He served as the director of Simon’s Center for Pricing beginning in 2016 before returning to the Benet Center as MBA director of finance in March of 2019. He has guided students of finance, marketing, consulting, and pricing in their career searches, and enjoys watching students and employers realize a match. Ron received his MBA in finance and operations from Simon Business School in 2001. His undergraduate degree is from SUNY Geneseo. He enjoys woodworking, hiking with his dog Max, trail running, and following the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres hockey teams. Ron works on campus in Rochester.
Debbie Coffey
MBA Career Director
Marketing
Debbie Coffey (she/her) joined the Benet Career Management Center during the summer of 2023 in the role of MBA director for marketing. Meeting the new class as they began their MBA journey, she considers it both a privilege and a genuine opportunity to connect with the students.
As the primary point of contact for Simon MBA marketing students and alumni and recruiting partners, Debbie brings years of experience and a wealth of skills in team growth, creative problem-solving, and guiding the next generation of talent. Her background spans time as a chief marketing officer, in agency leadership, and as a marketing and media consultant where she led B2B and B2C teams for Fortune 500 companies and SMBs.
A University of South Carolina alum with a BA in journalism and mass communications, Debbie holds certifications in Google Analytics and HubSpot Content Marketing. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, she spearheaded strategies for multiple Addy Award-winning campaigns. She was tapped to create and teach classes in Web and Social Media Analytics and Social Media Management at St. John Fisher University. The experience inspired a greater passion for coaching and mentoring students beyond the classroom toward career success.
At Simon, Debbie is grateful for the opportunity to work with the amazing Benet Center team to create a positive and inclusive environment. She is dedicated to listening to individual needs and experiences, viewing it as essential to guide students toward successful futures. In addition, Debbie serves as advisor to the Simon Marketing Association and Simon Product Management Club. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with family and friends and can be found hiking, traveling, reading, painting, repurposing furniture, exploring NYC with her two daughters and often sharing their love for theater (especially Broadway).
Mia Loiferman
MBA Career Director
Consulting
Mia (she/her) joined the Benet Career Management Center in 2025 as MBA Director for Consulting. With over 14 years of global experience spanning consulting, humanitarian work, operations analysis, and the tech industry. Most recently, she served as a Senior Consultant at Analysis Group in Boston, where she advised clients on intellectual property, M&A, and pricing strategy across the healthcare, technology, and finance sectors. During her MBA, Mia also interned at Analysis Group, where she led research analyzing the relationships between pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the development of treatments for infectious diseases.
Mia holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where she was a Forte Fellow. Her career includes strategic roles at the United Nations, in high-growth tech firms, and in operations analysis. She is a strategic consultant with extensive experience driving growth, developing impactful partnerships, and advising organizations on business transformation. Mia is passionate about mentoring and is committed to supporting students as they explore career pathways in consulting and strategy. She brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to coaching and career development.
Outside of work, Mia enjoys yoga, Pilates, and spending time in nature. She looks forward to further exploring the scenic beauty of Upstate New York and discovering new wellness retreats and hiking spots.