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Professional Bio
Professional Involvement
I began my career in higher education and career services at Auburn University, working as a graduate assistant in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business’s Office of Professional and Career Development. Since then, I have been privileged to serve in several positions in the University of Florida’s Career Connections Center and, as the director of Old Dominion University’s Career Development Services unit. Currently, I am the Executive Director of Career and Professional Development at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
I am driven by the opportunity to provide positive postsecondary outcomes for all students with a focus on producing equity and justice, developing strategic partnerships, and executing innovative initiatives.
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// Executive Director
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Career and Professional Development
July 2023-Present
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// Director
Old Dominion University, Career Development Services
June 2022-June 2023
// Associate Director for Integrated Partnerships
University of Florida, Career Resource Center
May 2016-Present
// Assistant Director for Career & Professional Development
University of Florida, Career Resource Center
July 2014-May2016
// Career Development Coordinator
University of Florida, Career Resource Center
June 2013-July 2015
// Professional Development Graduate Assistant
Auburn University, Office of Professional & Career Development
August 2012-June 2013
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Public Scholarship
Your Organization Might Be Racist: A Lesson Every Company Should Learn from This Moment​
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If We Treat Everyone the Same, We're Likely Doing It Wrong...
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The Multi-Factor Authentication Problem in College Admissions
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Careers vs. Systems of Oppression: Sexism & Socialization
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The Empowered Liberal Arts Graduate
Memberships
// National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
// Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)
// Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers (VACE)
// Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE)
// National Career Development Association (NCDA)
// NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
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Leadership Development
NACE Management Leadership Institute, July 2018
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Presentations
Presenter NACEConnect
"Advancing Equity Through & Despite Current Trends", 2020
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Presenter, NACE Viewpoint 2020
"Unconscious Bias", 2020
Presenter, Employer Retreat, UF Career Resource Center
"The Inclusive Recruiter: Going Beyond Diversity", 2017
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Presenter, Escape to the Lake Professional Development Conference “Professionalism at All Levels”, 2016
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Presenter, NASPA Annual Conference
“Bringing Back Field Day", 2015
Presenter, Escape to the Lake Professional Development Conference
“LinkedIn: Professional Edition”, 2015
Presenter, Black Student Leadership Conference
“See Your Strengths- StrengthsQuest for Students”, 2015
Trainer, Housing & Residence Education, University of Florida
“LinkedIn for Professionals”, 2014
Trainer, Reitz Union Staff, University of Florida
“LinkedIn for Professionals”, 2014