She also discussed the importance of the career centers providing students with assistance in marketing, career development and using college as a means to put innovative ideas into practice.This episode is unique as one of the podcasts co-hosts, Kevin Anselmo, was joined by a guest co-host: Haley Panessa, an International Business Major at Rollins College. The episode was produced by Ashley Gunter, Business Management Major at Rollins College. It was a fun way for students to hear from their own Career Development Director. We think the insights shared are useful for other students and career development directors around the world! 

Dr. Zelaya-Leon earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University in 2011. Her teaching and research interests focus on student identity development theory, the development of second-year college students, and engaging students in transition.  As the Director of Career Development, Dr. Zelaya-Leon oversees Career Center staff who provide personalized career counseling and outreach experiences for students, maintain relationships with employers, and facilitate alumni career engagement.  She works alongside Dr. Queen to oversee all R-Compass initiatives, but specifically manages the Résumé Consultants program in collaboration with the Tutoring & Writing Center (TJ’s), the Major Mentor program in collaboration with TJ’s and academic departments, and the overall analysis of self-assessment tools used for students’ personal and career exploration.