Angie Wojak, Director

As Director of Career Development, Angie guides the office’s operations and programming. She works closely with staff to cultivate industry relationships with national, regional and international employers that support experiential learning and employment for SVA students and alumni. Angie earned her MFA in Fine Arts from the University of Missouri and received her BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Prior to joining SVA, Angie served as Director of Career Services at Columbia University's School of the Arts and Parsons School of Design. She is the author of Starting Your Career as an Artist and has lectured on professional practices topics at universities and conferences across the country, including Comic-con International, Harvard University and Pratt Institute.

Patty Romeu, Associate Director

Patty Romeu is a film producer, career counselor and educator. She co-produced the HBO documentary film The Loving Story, which was honored with awards from George Foster Peabody, History Makers International, Focal International and the Writers Guild of America. Patty also served as supervising producer of the PBS education series School: The Story of American Public Education, funded by NEH and CPB and currently in distribution with Films for the Humanities. Additionally, she has experience working with museums, foundations and arts organizations and has taught film and media studies courses at Barnard, Emerson College and Drexel University. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts from Temple University.

Tricia Ross, Assistant Director

Tricia Ross is a career coach, event producer, and higher education and arts management professional with experience working at The Juilliard School, Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Museum as well as arts organizations in Cincinnati. She also has served on the boards of Inwood Arts Works and the New Harmony Project. Tricia’s areas of expertise include internship and job search planning; career exploration; networking skills and strategies; artist statement, resume, and cover letter writing; goal setting; and general career guidance. A former volunteer conversation partner with the International Center of NY, she holds an advanced diploma in coaching from New York University, and a BS in theatre management from the University of Evansville.

Spencer Robelen, Coordinator

Spencer Robelen is a composer, lyricist and playwright with a BA from the University of Miami and an MFA from New York University. He has written and produced music for film, television, theatre and ballet, and he regularly collaborates with artists of varying disciplines throughout New York City. Spencer also has experience teaching and promoting emerging artists through organizations such as the Society of Composers Incorporated, Tisch School of the Arts, the Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts and the University School Art Institute.