Mission: The Gateway Career Services Association enables Missouri & Illinois Career Services professionals to serve their constituents better by providing professional development and networking opportunities.

Vision: To be the premier professional development and networking organization for Missouri & Illinois Career Services professionals, widely recognized for its positive impact on education and employment.

2023-2024 Leadership

  • Cori Wagner Israel (Saint Louis University) - President
  • Brian Gertler (Webster University)  - President Elect
  • Vacant - Past President   ​
  • Nicole Wood (Southern Illinois University Carbondale) -  Vice President for Board & Member Development
  • Mandee Rust (Saint Louis University) - Vice President for Professional Development
  • Jennifer Finney (Washington University in St. Louis) -  Treasurer
  • Ahmar Ursani (Washington University in St. Louis) -  Secretary


Leadership Information
GCSA Board Members are elected by the main point of contact from each Member Institution. Board terms being in July and end in June.​ 

​President Elect, President, and Past President Terms
  • GCSA President Elect will serve a total of three years, first as President Elect (1 year), President (1 year), and Past President (1 year)
2 Year Terms
  • VP, Board & Member Development
  • VP, Professional Development
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

Bylaws

View the GCSA Bylaws Here

Member Institutions

  • Columbia College
  • Greenville University
  • Goldfarb School of Nursing
  • Harris-Stowe State University
  • Illinois College
  • Lewis and Clark Community College
  • Lindenwood University
  • Logan University 
  • McKendree University 
  • Missouri Baptist University 
  • Missouri State University 
  • Saint Louis University (Career Services)
  • Saint Louis University (Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business Career Resources Center) 
  • Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)
  • Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
  • Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
  • St. Charles Community College
  • St. Louis Community College 
  • Three Rivers College
  • University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy
  • University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • Webster University