People
Denise Felder
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Pronouns: she, her
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Associate Director
20 years in career advising, Masters in Community Psychology, Bachelors in Journalism, Josie R. Johnson Leadership Fellow (AALF), ECHO Equity & Diversity Certification, Racial Justice Facilitator, Certified Poverty Awareness Coach
- Intersections of career readiness, anti-racism and social justice
- Career connections for introverts and people with anxiety
- Using labor market data to support decision making
- Collaboration and partnerships to foster student support
- Life lessons from Star Trek, Star Wars and the MCU
When I was an undergraduate student I planned to spend my life working in the media. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, and wrote news articles for websites and newspapers for a few years. I also did TV production for a little while. That was my first career. Then unexpected things happened in my life, so I explored different careers that might fit in this new chapter of life.
That’s when I became a Career Coach. My first positions were volunteering to help teen moms with college and career goals, and working as an employment specialist for people without stable housing.
Over time, my skills and interests in career development – and my attempts to “be the change you want to see in the world” – led me to encourage individuals and challenge systems to close opportunity gaps in education and employment.
I’m honored to be part of the CEHD community where I collaborate with faculty, instructors, advisors, university leaders, employers, and community members to encourage and support our students and alumni in their career journeys.
Strengths:
Connectedness | Learner | Strategic | Input | Achiever
Strong Interests (RIASEC):
Investigative | Social | Artistic
Myers-Briggs:
INFJ
Hogwarts House:
Ravenclaw
What makes me smile:
Otters, puppies, baby elephants, and alpacas
Inspirational quote or motto:
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” - Teddy Roosevelt
