The HDFS Careers Podcast
Informal Conversations With Family Science Majors About Their Professional Journeys--Listen as Erica sits down with alumni from the field of Human Development and Family Science (also known as Human Development and Family Studies and many other names) to discuss their academic and career trajectories. Learn about college, graduate school, and many career options in this interdisciplinary field of study.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
35: Veronica Discusses Her Experience in Graduate School and Working in Home Visitation with Families
This episode is Part 2 of a 2-episode series featuring my interview with Veronica Winsch. In this episode, Veronica discusses her experience in graduate school following a career switch from fashion …
34: Veronica Discusses Her Career Transition from Fashion Design to Family Science as a First-Generation College Student
In this episode, Veronica Winsch discusses her background as a fine arts major and first-generation college student, her remarkable career in the fashion industry, and her decision to engage in a car…
33: Laurel Discusses Working in Various Agencies Serving Children & Families
In this episode, I share my interview with Laurel Hernandez. Laurel earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Houston. She i…
32: Katherine Discusses Working as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities
In this episode, I share my interview with Katherine Fonovic. Katherine earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a minor in Criminal…
31: Emerson Discusses Practicing Clinical Social Work in a Hospital & in a Private Practice
In this episode, I share my interview with Emerson Fetty, MSW, LISW. Emerson earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a minor in Ger…
30: Dr. Blankemeyer & Dr. Walker Discuss Finding HDFS as First-Gen Students & Career Advice for Students
In this special edition of The HDFS Careers Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Maureen Blankemeyer and Dr. Kathleen Walker who are both faculty at Kent State University and who are both well-known researcher…
29: Jasmine Discusses Working as a Grant Director for Upward Bound in Higher Education
In this episode, I share my interview with Jasmine Johnson. Jasmine earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Science from Kent State University and a master’s degree in Instructional D…
28: Anacleta (Annie) Discusses Working in Early Childhood Mental Health
This episode features Anacleta C. Schmidt (also known as Annie). Annie earned a bachelor's degree in Child Development from San Diego State University. She also earned a master's degree in Early Chil…
27: Jessica Discusses Working as a Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
This episode features Jessica Morgan who works as the Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent S…
26: Heather Discusses Working in Foster Care Case Management
This episode features Heather Cruz-Holley who works as a case manager for Cleveland Angels. Heather earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child an…
25: Bradley Discusses Working in Youth Programs
Bradley earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Development from Kent State University. He is c…
24: Mary Discusses Working as a Public Relations Director & Starting a Nonprofit Charity
Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education from Kent State University. She is currently the Public Relations Director for Pl…
23: Rashawn Discusses Working as a Professional School Counselor
Rashawn earned a master’s degree in Education in School Counseling from Malone University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Youth Dev…
22: Alex Discusses Working in Academic Advising & Ted Discusses Working in Anti-Money Laundering
It's our first double-interview episode on the podcast! Alex is currently an Academic Advisor for the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University. She earned a master’s degree i…
21: Ericca Discusses Working as a School Social Worker
20: Sharonda Discusses Working as a Licensed Master Social Worker and Outpatient Therapist
Sharonda earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in Child Developme…
19: Adrienne Discusses Working in Nonprofit Mental Health Care
Bonus Blog 2: What Can You Do With a Human Development and Family Studies Major?
***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 cont…
Blog Bonus 1: Brave New World of Work
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…