Episodes

***In this bonus blog post episode, I share 5 tips for starting the process of career exploration within the field of HDFS.*** This season, I am launching a new series of bonus episodes based on content from the blog on my HDFS Careers website--a blog in which I provide unsolicited advice about preparing for and finding jobs as a family science major. I decided to share the blog posts audibly on the podcast because I know first-hand that it can be hard to make time to sit down and read things o...

***In this bonus blog post episode, I share 5 tips for starting the process of career exploration within the field of HDFS.*** This season, I am launching a new series of bonus episodes based on content from the blog on my HDFS Careers website--a blog in which I provide unsolicited advice about preparing for and finding jobs as a family science major. I decided to share the blog posts audibly on the podcast because I know first-hand that it can be hard to make time to sit down and read things o...

This season, I am launching a new series of bonus episodes based on content from the blog on my HDFS Careers website--a blog in which I provide unsolicited advice about preparing for and finding jobs as a family science major. I decided to share the blog posts audibly on the podcast because I know first-hand that it can be hard to make time to sit down and read things on the internet. With these bonus episodes, you can listen as you drive, do chores, walk to class, whatever. I will literally jus...

This season, I am launching a new series of bonus episodes based on content from the blog on my HDFS Careers website--a blog in which I provide unsolicited advice about preparing for and finding jobs as a family science major. I decided to share the blog posts audibly on the podcast because I know first-hand that it can be hard to make time to sit down and read things on the internet. With these bonus episodes, you can listen as you drive, do chores, walk to class, whatever. I will literally jus...

Amanda is currently an Associate Therapist at Grow Through Life Counseling, a group private practice providing mental health care to children and adolescents. She is also a Music and Fitness Teacher at San Carlos Preschool and a Member of the California Association for Play Therapy. She serves as President-Elect of the San Diego Branch. She earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood Mental Health from San Diego State University. She also holds a graduate certificate as an Early Childhood Socio-...

Amanda is currently an Associate Therapist at Grow Through Life Counseling, a group private practice providing mental health care to children and adolescents. She is also a Music and Fitness Teacher at San Carlos Preschool and a Member of the California Association for Play Therapy. She serves as President-Elect of the San Diego Branch. She earned a master’s degree in Early Childhood Mental Health from San Diego State University. She also holds a graduate certificate as an Early Childhood Socio-...

Maddie earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. While completing her degree, she also earned an Early Childhood Interventionist Certificate and a minor in Education. She is currently an Outreach Specialist at the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Owner and Founder of Maddie’s Delights, her baking company. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all intervie...

Maddie earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. While completing her degree, she also earned an Early Childhood Interventionist Certificate and a minor in Education. She is currently an Outreach Specialist at the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Owner and Founder of Maddie’s Delights, her baking company. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all intervie...

Caroline is a Certified Child Life Specialist II at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama with a double concentration in Child Life and Early Childhood Education. She earned a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Parent-Family Life Education, also from the University of Alabama. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of H...

Caroline is a Certified Child Life Specialist II at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama with a double concentration in Child Life and Early Childhood Education. She earned a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Parent-Family Life Education, also from the University of Alabama. In this episode, she discusses how she found the field of H...

Dr. Brian Bishop-Wilkey is currently a Shopper & Category Insights Manager at Abbott Nutrition. He earned a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in Social Psychology from Texas A&M University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University. In this episode, he shares the story of how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Dr. Bishop-Wilke...

Dr. Brian Bishop-Wilkey is currently a Shopper & Category Insights Manager at Abbott Nutrition. He earned a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in Social Psychology from Texas A&M University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Miami University. In this episode, he shares the story of how he found the field of HDFS and his professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Dr. Bishop-Wilke...

Dr. Catherine Cushinberry is currently the Executive Director/Vice President of City Year Memphis where she maintains strategic relationships with Shelby County, Journey Community Schools, Believe Memphis Academy, Frayser Community Schools, City Year Memphis’ Board of Directors, corporate and philanthropic partners, and the Memphis Community. Dr. Cushinberry earned a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. She also earned a master’s degree in Orga...

Dr. Catherine Cushinberry is currently the Executive Director/Vice President of City Year Memphis where she maintains strategic relationships with Shelby County, Journey Community Schools, Believe Memphis Academy, Frayser Community Schools, City Year Memphis’ Board of Directors, corporate and philanthropic partners, and the Memphis Community. Dr. Cushinberry earned a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. She also earned a master’s degree in Orga...

At the time of this recording, Allison was the Program Manager for Community Day Services. Since recording, she has earned a promotion. She begins her new role soon as the Director of Community Living and Community Day Service Programs. Congrats on the promotion, Allison! Allison earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. She also holds the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities P...

At the time of this recording, Allison was the Program Manager for Community Day Services. Since recording, she has earned a promotion. She begins her new role soon as the Director of Community Living and Community Day Service Programs. Congrats on the promotion, Allison! Allison earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. She also holds the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities P...

In this bonus episode, resume writer and career coach Matt Warzel shares tips for job hunting and interviewing during a pandemic. Listen up for some quick tips as well as information about his company and website (where you can find more tips). As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Matt's views are his own as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of his current, former, or future employers. Matt's Blog: Jobstickers.com

In this bonus episode, resume writer and career coach Matt Warzel shares tips for job hunting and interviewing during a pandemic. Listen up for some quick tips as well as information about his company and website (where you can find more tips). As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Matt's views are his own as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of his current, former, or future employers. Matt's Blog: Jobstickers.com

Dr. Michalski is the Founder & CEO of Strategically Authentic. Her specialties include Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, and Project Management, to name just a few. She earned an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership and Andragogy from Lindenwood University. She also earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDF...

Dr. Michalski is the Founder & CEO of Strategically Authentic. Her specialties include Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, and Project Management, to name just a few. She earned an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership and Andragogy from Lindenwood University. She also earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDF...

Coriell Haughton Weeks is currently a Preschool Director at a private school. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama with a major in Human Development and Family Studies. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her experience working in nonprofits, a school-based after-school program, faith-based organizations, early childhood education, and more! Coriell’s views are her own as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of her curre...

Coriell Haughton Weeks is currently a Preschool Director at a private school. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama with a major in Human Development and Family Studies. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her experience working in nonprofits, a school-based after-school program, faith-based organizations, early childhood education, and more! Coriell’s views are her own as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of her curre...

Natalie Zuniga is an Academic Educator for Houston Methodist, a healthcare system in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston with major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Biology. In this episode, she discusses her experience working as the Director of Operations for the North Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as an Organizational Development Training Specialist at Houston Methodist, and now as an Academic Educator at Houston Methodis...

Natalie Zuniga is an Academic Educator for Houston Methodist, a healthcare system in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston with major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Biology. In this episode, she discusses her experience working as the Director of Operations for the North Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as an Organizational Development Training Specialist at Houston Methodist, and now as an Academic Educator at Houston Methodis...