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
17: Maddie Discusses Working at a Children's Museum and Starting a Baking Company
16: Caroline Discusses Her Career as a Child Life Specialist
Caroline is a Certified Child Life Specialist II at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of…
15: Dr. Bishop-Wilkey Discusses Working in Market & Consumer Research
14: Dr. Cushinberry Discusses Working in Nonprofit Leadership
Dr. Catherine Cushinberry is currently the Executive Director/Vice President of City Year Memphis where she maintains strategic relationships with Shelby County, Journey Community Schools, Believe Me…
13: Allison Discusses Working to Assist Adults With Disabilities
Career Tips for COVID-19 Times Featuring Matt Warzel
In this bonus episode, resume writer and career coach Matt Warzel shares tips for job hunting and interviewing during a pandemic. Listen up for some quick tips as well as information about his compan…
12: Dr. Michalski Discusses Building a Company Cultivating Authenticity
11: Coriell Discusses Her Experience in Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Serving Children
10: Natalie Discusses Working in Business Development and Healthcare
Natalie Zuniga is an Academic Educator for Houston Methodist, a healthcare system in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston with major in Human Development and …
09: Dr. Feistman Discusses Working as a Teacher and Working in Applied Research
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 …
Barista Backup
This is just a quick note to say that new interviews have been recorded and are currently being edited for release.
08: Dr. Keneski Discusses Working in Applied Science, Working at Facebook, and More
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. …
Coffee Break!
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.HDFSCare…
07: Dr. Hengstebeck Discusses Working in Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Evaluation
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 s…
06: Hailey Discusses Her Broad Career, from Business to HIV/STD Prevention
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 …
05: April Discusses Child Life, Teaching in Thailand, & Working with Children in Foster Care
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 Huma…
04: Equiller Discusses Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence and Working in Child Advocacy
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 Dev…
03: Krystal Discusses Child Advocacy for Children in Foster Care & More
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 Develop…
02: Lexie Discusses Working with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
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…
01: Sepideh Discusses Marriage and Family Therapy & More
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 an…