What to look for in this month's newsletter:
- Message from the FCDA President
- Introducing your 2019-2020 FCDA Executive Board
- Pictures of FCDA members at NCDA Annual Conference
- Pictures of 2019 FCDA 2nd Annual Summit
- FCDA/FCA Member Spotlight
- Reminder for FCA Convention
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Message From the President:
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Greetings FCDA Members!
As we wrap up a busy year and prepare for a summer of flip flops, and intermittent rainy days, I reflect on a career shift that I am in the process of making. Last year, I decided to take the next steps to becoming a school administrator. Similar to our students and clients, we too experience life changes, career shifts, epiphanies and much more! As career professionals, it is beautiful to see that we can relate not only to the experiences of each other, but to the experiences of those whom we serve.
I am beyond excited for the opportunity to serve as your FCDA 2019-20 President. I recently returned from LDI and I am encouraged with the knowledge obtained and the opportunity to brainstorm with our experienced and innovative board. Our team is ready to hear from you, to meet the professional development needs of our FCDA membership, and to collaborate as much as possible with you and each other, while serving the membership in the great state of Florida.
I am passionate about bridging the gap between career readiness for students in the K-12 sector, individuals exploring career options and those making career changes. I desire to create an environment where all career professionals can work together to achieve our separate but very common goals.
I am thrilled and eager to start planning the events for this year with our amazing executive board. Dr. Stacy Van Horn has been my mentor for years. Although I know that I have big shoes to fill, I am excited to continue the impact that she has made within FCDA.
Whether you work with students and adults at an institution of higher learning, have a private practice, or work with students in elementary, middle, high or vocational schools, we all have one thing in common: our desire to help individuals find their way and purpose, and inspire their future. With our common goal, I am excited to take this journey with you as your 2019-2020 FCDA President, and I look forward to an exciting year ahead.
With Gratitude,
Renee Hudson
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Introducing your FCDA Executive Board
for 2019-2020!
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Renee Hudson, Ed.S., President
Renee Hudson has more than 9 years of experience advising and educating individuals on the various aspects of career development. She is currently a Professional School Counselor for Orange County Public Schools and has provided career advising to students and parents both at the school and district level. Her experience extends to working with undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Central Florida and mother's facing homelessness within the Central Florida community.
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She has developed employability workshops, programs highlighting career exploration and options and managed career initiatives for local agencies. Recently, she launched a program called THE PLUG (A program of Gifted Ones), that supports students and families to and through their post-secondary experience. She has received her Specialist degree in Counselor Education from The University of Central Florida and has worked in the non-profit sector, K-12 and higher education.
She is the President (2019-20) of the Florida Career Development Association (FCDA) and the President (2019-20) of the Orange County School Counselor Association (OCSCA). She is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), Florida Counseling Association (FCA) and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC).
She has a love for counseling and a passion for facilitating the academic, social and career development of students. She is excited to create more opportunities for career development professionals to ensure that all students and former students are career ready!
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John E. Long, ED.S., BCC, CMCS, President-Elect
John is a professional coach, university instructor and program facilitator. His private coaching practice has offices in Atlanta, GA and Jacksonville, FL. John specializes in career and life coaching, and is the author of the August ‘17 book, Career Judo – The Martial Art for the Mindful Career.
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John currently serves as the chair-elect of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Credentialing Commission. He is also an active member of the NCDA Committee on Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion. He has been a contributor to NCDA’s Career Convergence and Career Developments publications and has presented at multiple NCDA Annual Global Conferences.
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Stacy Van Horn, Ph. D., Past-President
Dr. Stacy Van Horn is currently an Associate Lecturer and full time faculty member at the University of Central Florida in the Counselor Education and School Psychology Program. She serves as the School Counseling Program Coordinator, the Coordinator of the Graduate Career Counseling Certificate, and was selected as one of the “2017 UCF Woman Making History” by the Executive Board of UCF’s Center for Success of Women Faculty.
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She teachers graduate students at both the masters and doctoral level primarily in the areas of career development, counseling with children and adolescents, ethical and legal issues in professional school counseling, and coordination of comprehensive, school counseling programs. She also supervises graduate school counseling students throughout Central Florida during their final internship clinical experience. Dr. Van Horn created curriculum and developed courses for the UCF Graduate Career Counseling Certificate. This certificate program includes advanced training in career and college readiness for children and adolescents along with integrating high impact learning experiences that apply career services with diverse populations.
Prior to her position as a Counselor Educator, Dr. Van Horn worked as a professional school counselor for over ten years in Orange County Public Schools working with diverse students, teachers, and families in Central Florida. Dr. Van Horn has experience in creating and coordinating comprehensive, developmental school counseling programs at both the elementary and middle school levels. In addition, she has experience collaborating with exceptional education school personnel on developing strategies and counseling approaches for exceptional education students.
Her current research interests include training and supervision of professional school counselors, counseling interventions with children and adolescents, and the role of professional school counselors in providing effective career and college readiness interventions in school settings. Dr. Van Horn has presented at national, regional, state, and local counseling conferences, including American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, American School Counseling Association, Florida Counseling Association, and Florida School Counselor Association.
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Dawn Kesselman, M.S., NCC, Secretary
Dawn Kesselman has been a member of the FAU Career Center team since September 2014 and has been working in career services since January 2014. As a Career Counselor on the Career Advising, Counseling and Education Team, she is dedicated to helping students who are in the process of deciding on a major and potential career path.
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Dawn teaches multiple sections of FAU’s Career and Life Planning course, which aims to guide students as they learn about themselves and their options in order to make informed decisions regarding their major and career. She enjoys meeting with her students individually to personalize their experience with the course material and has earned multiple awards for her mentorship on campus. In addition to the Career and Life Planning course she also teaches Learning Strategies & Human Development, as well as a Learning Community Experience course to help students acclimate to FAU over their first summer semester.
Dawn also provides guidance in other career related topics such as internships, job search strategies, resume writing, and interview skills through individual appointments, walk-in advising, and workshops. Within the FAU Career Center, she chairs the Graduate School Fair Planning Committee, trains professional staff on career assessments, and has been instrumental in the development of the FAU Career Center’s Professional Clothes Closet. Dedicated to the field of Career Services, Dawn serves as the Professional Development Chair of the Florida Career Development Association, has presented at the National Career Development Association Annual Conference and the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers, and is published in Career Convergence.
Dawn earned an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida, where she primarily counseled children and adolescents before discovering her true passion for Career Counseling. She earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in the state of Florida.
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Emily Flositz, M.A,, Chair, Communications & Social Media Committee
Emily Flositz is currently an Assistant Director of Career Development with the University of Central Florida. She has been in career services for over 8 years, having previously worked at Seminole State College and interned at the University of South Florida. Emily holds a Master of Arts in Counselor Education with a concentration in Career Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, both from USF. Emily enjoys memberships with NCDA and Florida ACE, in addition to FCA and FCDA.
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Through one-on-one appointments, group workshops, program development, and event planning, Emily enjoys activating career "light bulb" moments and inspiring students to realize their potential and career passions. Her expertise covers resume writing, major and career research and exploration, interviewing skills, job search strategies, assessment and interpretation, and related career development topics. At UCF, she services in a liaison role with Undergraduate Research, Housing and Resident Life, Student Accessibility Services, Inclusive Education Services, and the Veterans Academic Resource Center.
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Rachel Keener Killam, M.A., CCC, Chair, Membership Committee
Rachel Keener Killam is the Membership Chair for FCDA and the Senior Assistant Director of Career Exploration at the University of Tampa. She previously worked in Career Services at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is currently preparing to launch her own career counseling practice in St. Petersburg called Keener Coaching Tampa Bay.
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She served on the Colorado Career Development Association Board for several years and is a member of NCDA, SOACE, and FLACE. Rachel was one of the inaugural recipients of the Certified Career Counselor credential, and serves as a Credential Reviewer for NCDA.
Rachel enjoys finding creative and unique ways to demystify the career exploration process for college students, and young and mid-career professionals.
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Courtney Hand, M.A., CCC, Chair, Professional Development Committee
Courtney Hand is a Career Development Coordinator at the University of Central, Career Services Department. In her role, she counsels and advises students regarding major and career choices. She also assist in overseeing career peer advisors and graduate student interns. Courtney, serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the College of Education and Human Performance teaching SLS 1501, Strategies for Success. In addition she will serve as UCF’s Black Faculty and Staff Association Vice-President Elect for the 2019-2020 year.
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Courtney received a Bachelor’s of Arts double majoring in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Notre Dame and has obtained a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Seton Hall University. Additionally, she a Certified Career Counseling credentialed through the National Career Development Association. Preceding Career Services, Courtney was with UCF Global as an Immigration Advisor working with UCF international student population. Prior to UCF, Courtney was the Director of Intercultural Programs at the West Virginia Wesleyan College where she oversaw both Multicultural Programming and International Student Services. Courtney enjoys supporting and advising students as they professionally and personally evolve into their own career passions.
Courtney resides in Orlando, FL with her husband, Derrell and two sons, Cameron (6) and Cayden (1).
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