Ask me about:

• Academic and campus collaborations
• Career classes
• Career data and assessment

Interests: Travel, Lego, basketball, Mizzou sports, photography, spreadsheets

Ask Me About:

• Drop-in and appointment services with Career Specialists
• Career counseling
• Faculty/Staff Career Champions (MU Career Development Network)

Interests: Teaching Jazzercise, yoga, reading, traveling and eating at local restaurants

Bio:

Master of Arts, Educational & Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri 

Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Spanish, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 

Carrie’s educational and professional background includes extensive experience in career services, counseling, coaching, training, leadership and program development in a variety of higher education, non-profit, and corporate settings. She is committed to well-being in the workplace and works to inspire purpose in others and to bring enthusiasm and positivity to what she does every day.  

Ask me about:

• How to participate in Jumpstart as a part-time job or for course credit
• How to offer Jumpstart at your preschool or to your child
• How to partner, promote or support Jumpstart

Interests: Enjoying nature/camping/boating, farm to table cooking/dining, live music

Bio:

Master of Arts, Human Development & Family Studies – Child Development, University of Missouri 

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Missouri 

Chrissie has been involved in early childhood education for nearly 25 years. She has worked at the Rainbow House Emergency Shelter, Missouri Accreditation and joined the university in 2003 to launch the Jumpstart program at Mizzou. Jumpstart offers students the opportunity to explore their career paths through hands-on experience and skill development.  

Ask me about:

• How to participate in Jumpstart as a part-time job or for course credit
• How to offer Jumpstart at your preschool or to your child
• How to partner, promote or support Jumpstart 

Interests: Spending time with family, walks in the park and crafts

Bio:

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, University of Missouri 

Bethany has worked in early childhood and non-profit services for 13 years, with experience in Title 1 preschools, then as the Program Director for a non-profit childcare center serving families in a holistic, strengths-based approach. She has served in Jumpstart for the past 6 years, helping Mizzou students find opportunities for service and civic engagement in their community.

Ask Me About:

• Career exploration for graduate students
•  Job searching and interview preparation
•  Job document reviews

Interests: Traveling to eat and drink delicious things (preferably with friends)

Bio:

Graduate Certificate, Positive Psychology, University of Missouri

Master of Arts, Biblical Studies, Denver Seminary 

Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Southeast Missouri State University 

Audra has worked with diverse populations in education ranging from community college to adult English language teaching and has spent the last 12 years in roles working with graduate students at the University of Missouri. 

Ask me about:

• Marketing and communications
• Student career outcomes
• Website and online career resources
• Requests to review career technology, products or services

Interests: Baking, cooking shows, nature walks, Netflix binging and college football.

Bio:

Master of Arts, Higher Education Administration, University of Michigan 

Bachelor of Arts, History, Wittenberg University 

Amanda has nearly 25 years of experience in higher education with progressive responsibilities in technology, staff supervision, project management, marketing and communications. 

Ask me about:

• Drop-in and appointment services with Career Specialists
• Outreach presentations to classes and groups 
• CliftonStrengths

Interests: Classic rock, Bruce Springsteen, baseball, disaster movies

Bio:

Master of Arts, Media Communications, Webster University 

Bachelor of Arts, Media Communications with emphasis in Media Literacy, Webster University 

Laura has 22 years of higher education experience in both career services and admissions. She is skilled at delivering career outreach workshops, supervising and training student staff, managing career software, developing resources and administrative processes. 

Ask me about:

• Recruiting students to work on campus 
• Student employment questions
• Work-Study program

Interests: Anything outdoors, baking, musicals, making lasagna for neighbors

Bio:

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization in College Student Affairs, University of South Florida 

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Monmouth College  

Amanda has over 20 years of experience in and outside the classroom at large public and small private institutions of higher education in areas of career development, staff training, first year experience, and residential life. 

Ask Me About:

• Career exploration for graduate students
• Job searching and interview preparation
• Job document reviews

Interests: Reading, cooking and all things football

Bio:

Ph.D., History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Master of Arts, History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 

Bachelor of Arts, History and Classics, University of Colorado, Boulder 

Laura has spent a decade in higher education with experience conducting original research, managing multiyear projects, and teaching, including course design and instruction in multiple formats. 

Ask Me About:

• How to participate in Jumpstart as a part-time job or for course credit
• How to offer Jumpstart at your preschool or to your child
• How to partner, promote or support Jumpstart

Interests: Piano playing, reading, crafts, celebrating Halloween and driving around with RATGRL plates (Animal Science grad)

Bio:

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of Missouri

Jessie has 12 years of experience in educational settings. She joined the MU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and went on to be an Instructional Aide with the Columbia Public School district for almost 8 years, working with Preschoolers in the Title 1 classroom.