Episodes

This episode is Part 2 of a 2-episode series featuring my interview with Veronica Winsch. In this episode, Veronica discusses her experience in graduate school following a career switch from fashion to human development and her professional experiences through Fall 2023, the time of this recording. Veronica earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) SUNY. She also earned a Master’s of Arts specializing in Human Development from the University of New Mexico’s Colleg...

In this episode, Veronica Winsch discusses her background as a fine arts major and first-generation college student, her remarkable career in the fashion industry, and her decision to engage in a career shift that eventually led her to the field of human development. This episode is a bit of a prequel to “Episode 35: Veronica Discusses Working in the Field of Family Home Visitation.” As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Veronica’s views are her own as private citizens and do not refl...

In this episode, I share my interview with Laurel Hernandez. Laurel earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. She is also a Certified Educator of Infant Massage from Infant Massage USA. She also holds an Infant Mental Health-Endorsement (IMH-E) from First 3 Years Texas. In this episode, she discusses finding HDFS and her professional experiences working with families and children in various settings through 2023 ...

In this episode, I share my interview with Katherine Fonovic. Katherine earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a minor in Criminal Justice from Kent State University. In this episode, she discusses finding HDFS and her professional experiences working as an employment specialist with individuals with disabilities through 2021 (the time of this recording). As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Katherine's views are he...

In this episode, I share my interview with Emerson Fetty, MSW, LISW. Emerson earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a minor in Gerontology from Kent State University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Youngstown State University. In this episode, he discusses finding HDFS and his professional experiences as a therapist and clinical social worker in various settings through 2021 (the time of this recording). As is true fo...

In this special edition of The HDFS Careers Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Maureen Blankemeyer and Dr. Kathleen Walker who are both faculty at Kent State University and who are both well-known researchers in the area of family sciences careers. Dr. Blankemeyer earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in family relations and child development and Ph.D. in human environmental sciences–both from Oklahoma State University. She is currently an ass...

In this episode, I share my interview with Jasmine Johnson. Jasmine earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Science from Kent State University and a master’s degree in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. She is currently working as a Grant Director for Upward Bound at Miami Dade College Homestead. In this episode, she discusses finding HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Jasmine’s views are her own as...

This episode features Anacleta C. Schmidt (also known as Annie). Annie earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development from San Diego State University. She also earned a master's degree in Early Childhood Mental Health and a Graduate Certificate as an Early Childhood Socio-Emotional Behavior Regulation Intervention Specialist (EC-SEBRIS) from San Diego State University. During this interview, she discusses her work as a Mental Health Program Specialist for Head Start with a nonprofit organizatio...

This episode features Jessica Morgan who works as the Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. During this interview, she discusses her experience working as the Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and her professional experiences that led her to that position. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Jessica's views are her own as a private citiz...

This episode features Heather Cruz-Holley who works as a case manager for Cleveland Angels. Heather earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Youth Development from Kent State University. During this interview, she discusses her experience working as a case manager for a family care nonprofit organization and her professional experiences that led her to that position. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Heather's views are h...

Bradley earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Development from Kent State University. He is currently the Senior Director of J Kids and Special Projects at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. In this episode, he discusses how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Bradley’s views are his own as a pri...

Bradley earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Development from Kent State University. He is currently the Senior Director of J Kids and Special Projects at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. In this episode, he discusses how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Bradley’s views are his own as a pri...

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University. She is currently the Public Relations Director for Plains Local School in Ohio. She is also the founder and president of the Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Mary’s views are his own as a private ...

Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University. She is currently the Public Relations Director for Plains Local School in Ohio. She is also the founder and president of the Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Mary’s views are his own as a private ...

Rashawn earned a master’s degree in Education in School Counseling from Malone University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Development from Kent State University. He is currently a Professional School Counselor for a public school in Ohio. In this episode, he discusses how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Rashawn’s views are his own as a pr...

Rashawn earned a master’s degree in Education in School Counseling from Malone University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Development from Kent State University. He is currently a Professional School Counselor for a public school in Ohio. In this episode, he discusses how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Rashawn’s views are his own as a pr...

It's our first double-interview episode on the podcast! Alex is currently an Academic Advisor for the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University. She earned a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs, a Certificate in International Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University. Ted is currently a Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance A...

It's our first double-interview episode on the podcast! Alex is currently an Academic Advisor for the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University. She earned a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs, a Certificate in International Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University. Ted is currently a Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance A...

Ericca is currently a School Social Worker at a charter school in Columbus, Ohio. She earned a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. Please note that this episode does briefly discuss domestic violence.

Ericca is currently a School Social Worker at a charter school in Columbus, Ohio. She earned a master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. Please note that this episode does briefly discuss domestic violence.

Sharonda earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Child Development and Family Studies and a minor in Business Administration. She also holds a Certified Family Life Educator-Provisional (CFLE-P) credential from the National Council on Family Relations. She is the author of a book titled Mental Makeover: Reclaiming Your Beauty from the Inside Out. She is currently...

Sharonda earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Child Development and Family Studies and a minor in Business Administration. She also holds a Certified Family Life Educator-Provisional (CFLE-P) credential from the National Council on Family Relations. She is the author of a book titled Mental Makeover: Reclaiming Your Beauty from the Inside Out. She is currently...

Adrienne earned a master’s degree in Human and Social Services specializing in Mental Health Facilitation from Walden University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Child Development and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology. She is currently a Team Lead for the Care Management Department of a nonprofit mental health agency in Tennessee. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to dat...

Adrienne earned a master’s degree in Human and Social Services specializing in Mental Health Facilitation from Walden University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Child Development and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology. She is currently a Team Lead for the Care Management Department of a nonprofit mental health agency in Tennessee. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to dat...