ATOP Office Hours

Trainees and Research Staff can schedule a virtual chat session with ATOP staff members for professional development and connection to resources. During these one-on-one sessions, ATOP staff will provide guidance and connect you to resources on various topics including but not limited to:

• Career Advice and Exploration
• Networking/Alumni Network Connection
• CV, Resume, or Cover Letter Review
• Accountability/Coaching
• Annual and Mid-Year Performance Review Preparation
• Postdoc-to-Staff Transition Meeting

We're Here to Help!

Our staff members are available every Tuesday and Thursday to meet with researchers and researchers-in-training. Schedule a chat with us via Bookings (log in required). Can't find a time to meet? Reach out at atop@chop.edu.

• Dave Taylor, PhD - Director
  • Areas of Support: CV, Resume, or Cover Letter Review; Career Advice and Exploration; Accountability/Coaching; Interview Support and Preparation; Annual and Mid-Year Performance Prep; Postdoc-to-Staff Transition Meeting
• Colleen Ambron, MBA - Senior Programs Officer
  • Areas of Support: CV, Resume, or Cover Letter Review; Career Advice and Exploration; Accountability/Coaching; Interview Support and Preparation; Annual and Mid-Year Performance Prep; Postdoc-to-Staff Transition Meeting; Networking/Alumni Network
• Olivia Chesniak, PhD - Academic Programs Officer
  • Areas of Support: CV, Resume, or Cover Letter Review; Career Advice and Exploration; Accountability/Coaching; Interview Support and Preparation; Annual and Mid-Year Performance Prep; Postdoc-to-Staff Transition Meeting; Networking/Alumni Network
• Leslie Ope - Program Coordinator I
  • Areas of Support: Finding Funding and Grant Resource Support, Onboarding Support and Other ATOP Services (Postdoc Trainee Profiles, PennKey, Postdoc Welcome Session, etc.)
• Ria Capone, MS - Program Coordinator I
  • Areas of Support: Onboarding Support and Other ATOP Services (Postdoc Trainee Profiles, PennKey, Postdoc Welcome Session, etc.), Postdoc Check-in Sessions