Episodes

Dr. Richard Feistman currently works as the National Director of Evaluation for an organization called Teach Plus. He wasn’t even sure if he wanted to attend college--be sure to listen until the end to hear that story. However, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, a master’s degree in Social Studies Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Family Studies with a specialization in Human Rights Leadership from the University of M...

Dr. Richard Feistman currently works as the National Director of Evaluation for an organization called Teach Plus. He wasn’t even sure if he wanted to attend college--be sure to listen until the end to hear that story. However, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University, a master’s degree in Social Studies Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Family Studies with a specialization in Human Rights Leadership from the University of M...

This is just a quick note to say that new interviews have been recorded and are currently being edited for release.

This is just a quick note to say that new interviews have been recorded and are currently being edited for release.

Dr. Liz Keneski is currently the Head of Privacy Research for Facebook. She earned both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colorado State University. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Dr. Keneski’s views are her own as a private citizen an...

Dr. Liz Keneski is currently the Head of Privacy Research for Facebook. She earned both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colorado State University. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and her professional experiences to date. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Dr. Keneski’s views are her own as a private citizen an...

This is a quick message to let you know that the podcast will be on a break until the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out additional resources and encouragement at www.HDFSCareers.com. Keep exploring your future possibilities!

This is a quick message to let you know that the podcast will be on a break until the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out additional resources and encouragement at www.HDFSCareers.com. Keep exploring your future possibilities!

Dr. Natalie Hengstebeck is currently an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow (STPF) at the National Science Foundation, where she works on strategic partnerships and evaluation within the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate. Dr. Hengstebeck earned both a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She also earned a bachelor's degree in Psych...

Dr. Natalie Hengstebeck is currently an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow (STPF) at the National Science Foundation, where she works on strategic partnerships and evaluation within the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate. Dr. Hengstebeck earned both a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She also earned a bachelor's degree in Psych...

Hailey Stout currently works in the field of HIV/STD prevention. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares her broad variety of professional experiences so far, from business to working with military families to the Peace Corps to her current role. (Please note that sexual violence and military combat are discussed in this episode.)

Hailey Stout currently works in the field of HIV/STD prevention. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri--Columbia. In this episode, she shares her broad variety of professional experiences so far, from business to working with military families to the Peace Corps to her current role. (Please note that sexual violence and military combat are discussed in this episode.)

April Shaver is currently an Advocacy Specialist N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Educational Social Triumphs) Team Lead at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences she has had so far, including working in child life and teaching in Thailand. (Please note that child abuse and neglect is discuss...

April Shaver is currently an Advocacy Specialist N.E.S.T. (Nurturing Educational Social Triumphs) Team Lead at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences she has had so far, including working in child life and teaching in Thailand. (Please note that child abuse and neglect is discuss...

Equiller Mahone is currently the Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the HDFS major and her professional experiences working in the areas of domestic violence and child advocacy. She also shares lots of career tips based on her experience interviewing and...

Equiller Mahone is currently the Assistant Executive Director for Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Alabama. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the HDFS major and her professional experiences working in the areas of domestic violence and child advocacy. She also shares lots of career tips based on her experience interviewing and...

Krystal Vann is currently a Program Innovation Manager at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston with a major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Studio Art. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS after initially majoring in art and the professional experiences she has had teaching in a charter school and working in child advocacy to help children in foster care. (Please ...

Krystal Vann is currently a Program Innovation Manager at Child Advocates of Fort Bend in Rosenberg, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston with a major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Studio Art. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS after initially majoring in art and the professional experiences she has had teaching in a charter school and working in child advocacy to help children in foster care. (Please ...

Lexie Greeneberg currently works with individuals with traumatic brain injuries in Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University with a major in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in Children's Studies. She also holds a provisional Certified Family Life Educator credential from the National Council on Family Relations. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of family science, her educational experiences, and her professional exper...

Lexie Greeneberg currently works with individuals with traumatic brain injuries in Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University with a major in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in Children's Studies. She also holds a provisional Certified Family Life Educator credential from the National Council on Family Relations. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of family science, her educational experiences, and her professional exper...

Sepideh Nash is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy--Associate in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston--Clear Lake. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences she has had so far.

Sepideh Nash is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy--Associate in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston and a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Houston--Clear Lake. In this episode, she shares the story of how she found the field of HDFS and the professional experiences she has had so far.

Welcome and thanks for taking a few minutes to explore this podcast! In this brief first episode, I will tell you a bit about who I am (Erica Jordan), why I decided to start this podcast, and what to expect from it. Resources Mentioned: Roadtrip Nation HDFSCareers.com

Welcome and thanks for taking a few minutes to explore this podcast! In this brief first episode, I will tell you a bit about who I am (Erica Jordan), why I decided to start this podcast, and what to expect from it. Resources Mentioned: Roadtrip Nation HDFSCareers.com