As a Staff Assistant with the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), Payden assists the office with administrative tasks. He enjoys working with advisors and students during the many advising meetings and events that the office hosts. Payden holds a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies, along with a M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development from Wheaton College, IL. Prior to joining MCS Payden worked in Accessibility Services at Harvard and Wheaton College. He also has worked in residence life at Nichols College and was a middle school teacher in Chicago. Outside of work, Payden enjoys cooking, playing with his golden retriever Jay, along with skiing and ultimate frisbee with his wife Natalie.