The HDFS Careers Podcast

In this bonus episode, resume writer and career coach Matt Warzel shares tips for job hunting and interviewing during a pandemic. Listen up for some quick tips as well as information about his company and website (where you can find more tips). As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Matt's views are his own as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of his current, former, or futu...

Dr. Michalski is the Founder & CEO of Strategically Authentic. Her specialties include Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, and Project Management, to name just a few. She earned an Ed. D. in Instructional Leadership and Andragogy from Lindenwood University. She also earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the...

Coriell Haughton Weeks is currently a Preschool Director at a private school. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama with a major in Human Development and Family Studies. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her experience working in nonprofits, a school-based after-school program, faith-based organizations, early childhood education,...

Natalie Zuniga is an Academic Educator for Houston Methodist, a healthcare system in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston with major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Biology. In this episode, she discusses her experience working as the Director of Operations for the North Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as an Organizational Devel...

Dr. Richard Feistman currently works as the National Director of Evaluation for an organization called Teach Plus. He wasn’t even sure if he wanted to attend college--be sure to listen until the end to hear that story. However, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, a master’s degree in Social Studies Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and...

This is just a quick note to say that new interviews have been recorded and are currently being edited for release.

Dr. Liz Keneski is currently the Head of Privacy Research for Facebook. She earned both a master’s degree and a Ph. D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colorado State University. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As...

This is a quick message to let you know that the podcast will be on a break until the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out additional resources and encouragement at www. HDFSCareers.com . Keep exploring your future possibilities!

Dr. Natalie Hengstebeck is currently an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow (STPF) at the National Science Foundation, where she works on strategic partnerships and evaluation within the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate. Dr. Hengstebeck earned both a M.S. and a Ph. D. in Human Development and Family Stud...

Hailey Stout currently works in the field of HIV/STD prevention. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares her broad variety of professional experiences so far, from business to working with military families to the Peace Corps to her current rol...

April Shaver is currently an Advocacy Specialist N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Educational Social Triumphs) Team Lead at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences she has had so far, including...

Equiller Mahone is currently the Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the HDFS major and her professional experiences working in the areas of domestic viole...

Krystal Vann is currently a Program Innovation Manager at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston with a major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Studio Art. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS after initially majoring in art and the professional experiences she has had...

Lexie Greeneberg currently works with individuals with traumatic brain injuries in Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University with a major in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in Children's Studies. She also holds a provisional Certified Family Life Educator credential from the National Council on Family Relations. In this episode, she shares the story o...

Sepideh Nash is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy--Associate in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston--Clear Lake. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences...

Welcome and thanks for taking a few minutes to explore this podcast! In this brief first episode, I will tell you a bit about who I am (Erica Jordan), why I decided to start this podcast, and what to expect from it. Resources Mentioned: Roadtrip Nation HDFSCareers.com