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5 Things to Consider When Exploring a Role in the Healthcare Industry

By Rachel Lord (’13) Rachel started her career in health care and has worked with technology companies, health systems, post-acute organizations, and other industry stakeholders to deliver increased collaboration, patient access and operational efficiency. So, you’re thinking about health care? Whatever prompted you to read […]


TED Talk: How to Make Hard Choices

In this TED Talk by philosopher and author Ruth Chang, learn about a new framework for how to make hard choices around career, relationships, living situations, and many of the other difficult circumstances we face in life.


Q&A With a Career Coach: Shan Woolard (MALS ’11)

The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Shan Woolard (MALS ’11), Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Shan specializes in working with students interested in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Music, Theatre, Studio Art, Art History, Women’s Gender and […]


Q&A with a Career Coach: Mike Crespi (MBA ’95) – Part One

The following is a conversation with one of our favorite Wake Forest career coaches, Mike Crespi (MBA ’95). Below, he shares the background of his own career journey and key tips for young professionals on navigating their path from college to the professional world. Tell […]


Questions to Ask HR Before Taking Work Leave

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University As you are currently reading this, I am likely already out on parental leave after the birth of my third child. Surely navigating three separate occasions of taking […]


Q&A with a Career Coach: Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03)

The following is a conversation with one of our seasoned Wake Forest career coaches, Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03), Interim Director for Career Education and Coaching. Patrick specializes in working with students seeking internships as well as experiential education opportunities. He also serves as liaison […]


Clear the Clutter: How a 30 Day Challenge Sharpened My Perspective

By Tiffany Waddell Tate (’07, MA ‘11), Associate Director for National Engagement in the Alumni Engagement Office at Wake Forest University Tiffany Waddell Tate is also a career coach & professional development consultant, passionate about helping others develop themselves while adding value to organizations and the world. Stay […]


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