Shannon Baker - Education Consultant
NC Web: http://www.thekbconsultinggroup.com Email: smkbaker@gmail.com
Shannon Baker is an education consultant and Business and Marketing Education instructor in the state of North Carolina. She is a partner of KB Consulting Group, LLC, which specializes in educational and corporate professional development, with a focus on equitable leadership practices. Shannon attained her Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degrees from North Carolina State University in Business and Marketing Education. She is an NCDA Facilitating Career Development Instructor, 2019 completer of the NCDA Facilitating Career Development Master Trainer Program and a True Colors® Facilitator. Her professional affiliations include: Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE); Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) Alumni; National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE); NCLA CTE Administrators Association. KB Consulting Group LLC delivers the Facilitating Career Development Course in a hybrid format (face-to-face and online instruction).
Shannon Baker is an education consultant and Business and Marketing Education instructor in the state of North Carolina. She is a partner of KB Consulting Group, LLC, which specializes in educational and corporate professional development, with a focus on equitable leadership practices. Shannon attained her Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degrees from North Carolina State University in Business and Marketing Education. She is an NCDA Facilitating Career Development Instructor, 2019 completer of the NCDA Facilitating Career Development Master Trainer Program and a True Colors® Facilitator. Her professional affiliations include: Association of Career and Technical Educators (ACTE); Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) Alumni; National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE); NCLA CTE Administrators Association. KB Consulting Group LLC delivers the Facilitating Career Development Course in a hybrid format (face-to-face and online instruction).
Mark Danaher - Career Coach
CT Web: http://www.markdanaher.com Email: mark@markdanaher.com
Mark Danaher is a Pioneering Force in School Career Development. With over 30 years of experience as a School Career Development Advisor (SCDA), Mark Danaher has established himself as a leader in the field. As a Master Trainer for the National Career Development Association's (NCDA) SCDA program, Mark has played a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and elevating the standards of career development education. Mark has held various positions throughout his career, including Career &
Mark Danaher is a Pioneering Force in School Career Development. With over 30 years of experience as a School Career Development Advisor (SCDA), Mark Danaher has established himself as a leader in the field. As a Master Trainer for the National Career Development Association's (NCDA) SCDA program, Mark has played a crucial role in shaping the curriculum and elevating the standards of career development education. Mark has held various positions throughout his career, including Career &
Aya M. El Dighady - Career Development Consultant and FCD Instructor
Aliaa M. El-Dardery - Dr.
Sharon L. Givens - Career Counselor
SC Email: visionscounselingandcareer@gmail.com
Dr. Sharon Givens is a multifaceted professional, serving as a researcher, licensed psychotherapist, career counselor, professional trainer, and academician. She is the CEO and Director of Visions Counseling and Career Center, LLC (VCCC), a leading private practice in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC, that offers career counseling, coaching, mental health counseling, and psychological testing. Additionally, Sharon is the sole proprietor of Training Visions, an international firm specializing in customized training in career development, diversity, and mentoring.
As a Master Trainer with the National Career Development Association, Sharon is renowned for her work on global and domestic projects. She has developed training curricula and facilitated programs for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, school districts, and higher education institutions in Singapore, West Africa, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States. Sharon has also served on the NCDA Board of Directors, including a term as President from 2021-2022 and the Trustee for Private Practice, Business/Industry & Agencies constituency. She was also the chairperson of the NCDA's Training and Education Council. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the Facilitating Career Development program and other NCDA initiatives.
Sharon's contribution to the career development field began with the creation of college and career readiness centers in rural public schools. She expanded her work which led to her role as a counselor educator, teaching career development courses to pre-service counselors. Today, she continues to provide career development support to higher education institutions, corporations and individual clients.
Dr. Sharon Givens is a multifaceted professional, serving as a researcher, licensed psychotherapist, career counselor, professional trainer, and academician. She is the CEO and Director of Visions Counseling and Career Center, LLC (VCCC), a leading private practice in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC, that offers career counseling, coaching, mental health counseling, and psychological testing. Additionally, Sharon is the sole proprietor of Training Visions, an international firm specializing in customized training in career development, diversity, and mentoring.
As a Master Trainer with the National Career Development Association, Sharon is renowned for her work on global and domestic projects. She has developed training curricula and facilitated programs for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, school districts, and higher education institutions in Singapore, West Africa, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States. Sharon has also served on the NCDA Board of Directors, including a term as President from 2021-2022 and the Trustee for Private Practice, Business/Industry & Agencies constituency. She was also the chairperson of the NCDA's Training and Education Council. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to the Facilitating Career Development program and other NCDA initiatives.
Sharon's contribution to the career development field began with the creation of college and career readiness centers in rural public schools. She expanded her work which led to her role as a counselor educator, teaching career development courses to pre-service counselors. Today, she continues to provide career development support to higher education institutions, corporations and individual clients.
Kok Kwang K. Han - Founder
Patrick J. Holwell - Workforce Economist
Ms Ronda Isaacs - Assistant Director of Student Success & Advising
Walter R. Lodes Jr. - Director of Apprenticeship & Training
Amber L. Manning-Ouellette - Assistant Professor
OK Web: https://education.okstate.edu/hesa/faculty.html Email: amber.manning-ouellette@okstate.edu
Amber Manning-Ouellette, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of higher education and student affairs at Oklahoma State University. She also holds the Anderson, Farris, and Halligan Endowed Professorship for College Student Development. Dr. Manning-Ouellette has over 15 years of experience in higher education which includes working as a student affairs administrator for over 8 years in functional areas such as first year experience, faculty development, advising, retention programs, and career development. She has taught career decision-making courses, led leadership and career development learning communities, and coordinated career development efforts in advising and undergraduate programs. She is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a facilitating career development (FCD) instructor, and FCD master trainer. Dr. Manning-Ouellette does consulting through Dr. AMO Consulting, LLC and A & P Career Consulting.
Amber Manning-Ouellette, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of higher education and student affairs at Oklahoma State University. She also holds the Anderson, Farris, and Halligan Endowed Professorship for College Student Development. Dr. Manning-Ouellette has over 15 years of experience in higher education which includes working as a student affairs administrator for over 8 years in functional areas such as first year experience, faculty development, advising, retention programs, and career development. She has taught career decision-making courses, led leadership and career development learning communities, and coordinated career development efforts in advising and undergraduate programs. She is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a facilitating career development (FCD) instructor, and FCD master trainer. Dr. Manning-Ouellette does consulting through Dr. AMO Consulting, LLC and A & P Career Consulting.
Maha F. Moussa - Chief of Party
Kelly Pierce - Career Development & Career Advisor Supervisor
Constance J. Pritchard - Owner
NJ Web: https://pritchard.crhosts.com/ Email: constancejpritchard@outlook.com
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
Marie C. Smith - Educator / Career Coach / Trainer
WI Web: https://www.mariesmith.org/ Email: MarieSmith@MarieSmith.ORG
Dr. Marie Smith is a business owner, professional trainer, academic researcher and university instructor. She has extensive experience with career development, instructional technology, professional development and continuing education. She specializes in teaching and mentoring career practitioners, educators and entrepreneurs. She is innovative and resourceful. She will help you enhance your skills so you can support the career development of others.
Dr. Marie Smith is a business owner, professional trainer, academic researcher and university instructor. She has extensive experience with career development, instructional technology, professional development and continuing education. She specializes in teaching and mentoring career practitioners, educators and entrepreneurs. She is innovative and resourceful. She will help you enhance your skills so you can support the career development of others.
Barbara Suddarth - Executive Director
Ellen Weaver Paquette - CEO and Principal, Developpe, LLC
NH Web: http://www.careerconsultingconcepts.com Email: CareersbyEllen@gmail.com
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.
Ellen Weaver Paquette, NCC, CSSP, NCDA Fellow and FCD Master Trainer has taught career development to graduate students in counseling for 34 years while teaching the FCD credential to those in agencies, government, business and education in the United States and abroad. She has taught in Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and most recently Saudi Arabia. She has been recognized for her contributions to NCDA in two prestigious awards, has served on the NCDA FCD original Advisory Council and on the NCDA Board of Directors. Ellen is known for her depth of knowledge and practice, her humor, mentoring of students and perspective within the career development field. She holds two advanced degrees in counseling psychology from Rhode Island College and has lengthy experience in higher education administration. Ellen has presented at state, regional, national conferences in the United States and Canada on topics such as career genograms, using supervision in career counseling and social media.