I am inspired by the possibility of creating a more just and equitable world through education and career development, and I work to build and enhance equitable systems that pave the way for economic advancement for everyone, regardless of their starting point.I currently serve as Vice President of the national Career Center at Teach For America. In this role, I lead an extraordinary team of professionals dedicated to designing, curating, and delivering mission-driven career support and talent initiatives for our participant and alumni network. Together, we help connect tens of thousands of our alumni network members to tools and opportunities that accelerate careers of impact. My areas of expertise and professional experience include career services leadership, strategic planning and operational management, organizational systems-building, remote and in-person team leadership, higher education administration, and digital program enablement. As a certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) and a certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), I'm experienced in higher education administration and nonprofit leadership.My research interests are rooted in understanding the factors that influence career development and decision-making, especially among first-generation students/college graduates, and leveraging these insights to design and deliver proactive, early career development interventions. I'm passionate about exploring how technology and thoughtful program and systems design can improve career outcomes, driving forward innovative solutions that make a real difference in the trajectory of peoples' lives.Top Clifton Strengths: Strategic / Intellection / Learner/ Achiever / RelatorGoleman Leadership Style: VisionaryPredictive Index: PromoterDiSC: I/D
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