Staff Profiles

Carrie Palow

Assistant Retail Dining Manager
Years at UMass: 2
Birthplace: New York, NY
Education: B.S. Hospitality MGMT (2003) Plattsburgh State University; M.B.A. UMass (anticipated graduation 2010)
Personal: Married to Dennis, we have one dog

I like working for UMass Dining because: It’s a very supportive work environment. Working with students is very rewarding.
The strangest job I’ve ever had: I used to be part of the chase crew for a hot air balloon company in Florida. After the balloon would take off with the passengers we would drive around after then and try to figure out where they would land so we could pick them up.
People are often most surprised to find out that: I have a twin sister.
My dream job for a day is: to be on the TV show the Amazing Race
My favorite food is: Anything with Peanut Butter on it