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Carla Owens

Associate Director
Career Exploration and Development
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

I provide leadership for a team of career coaches to support the career development initiatives for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students and alumni. In addition, as our liaison to the College of Education, Health and Human Services licensure track, I coordinate our highly successful Teacher Employment Day (formerly called Teacher Interview Day). 

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

September 1995

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Hale Farm and Village, Mustard Seed Market and Café

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

The eclectic and friendly vibe of the student body and university community

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

Ability to collaborate with colleagues that are invested in helping our students to realize their potential, uncover their dreams and pursue meaningful, impactful careers.  

RESIDES IN:

Bath, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Copley, Ohio

EDUCATION:

B.A. in business management, Westminster College, Pennsylvania; M.A. in community mental health counseling, the University of Akron

HOBBIES:

I enjoy gourmet cooking, farmer’s markets, canning, reading about nutrition, jewelry design, traveling off the grid, gardening and flower arranging.