Institute EXECUTIVE Board members

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Dr. Paul J Hartung
​Executive Director

Dr. Paul J. Hartung, Ph.D. is Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University and Adjunct Professor of Counseling, the University of Akron. He is current editor of The Career Development Quarterly and fellow of the American Psychological Association, International Association of Applied Psychology, and National Career Development Association. ​​

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Suzanne Savickas

SUZANNE SAVICKAS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Suzanne Savickas, M.Ed., M.F.A., CRC, LPC, earned an M.F.A. in Writing and Poetics from Naropa University and a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Kent State University. She is a doctoral candidate in Counseling and Human Development Services at Kent State University. For over a decade, Suzanne has contributed to work in life design and career construction. She works as coordinator of training and development for the Office of Academic Engagement and Degree Completion at Kent State University training advisors across the university on life design, and as a therapist in a private practice. She formerly worked as career counselor and instructor of career development courses at John Carroll University. In addition, Suzanne has co-instructed graduate Career Counseling courses at John Carroll University and Youngstown State University. She has published articles on career construction counseling as well as presented papers on the topic at regional, national, and international conferences. Suzanne is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Employment Counseling. She is Interim Co-Chair of the ACES-NCDA Joint Commission on Counselor Education.  Suzanne  holds a license in professional counseling and is a certified rehabilitation counselor. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Career Construction Institute and a founding faculty member of the institute.

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Jennifer Miller

JENNIFER L MILLER 
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY 

Jennifer Miller, M.Ed, works as Faculty in the Career and Community Studies program at Kent State University. For the past four years, she has worked developing jobs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism and traumatic brain injury. Jennifer provides career education, development, and guidance while actively mentoring young adults with disabilities. She obtained her Master of Education in Special Education, Moderate to Intensive. Jennifer co-collaborates with students, using Life Design and the Career Construction Interview. Her research interest includes life design and use of technology in special education and career development. Jennifer joined the Career Construction Institute Executive Board as the Director of Information and Technology in 2017.

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Rich Feller

Dr. Rich Feller

Distinguished Teaching Scholar
​Colorado State University

Dr. Rich Feller, Ph.D. is one of Colorado State University’s twelve University Distinguished Teaching Scholars, and Past President, Fellow, and Eminent Career Award recipient of the National Career Development Association. A Though Leader for AARP’s Lifereimagined.org, Chief Scientist for You Science.com, and co-owner of Valerproductions.com and OneLifeTools.com. He leads Rich Feller & Associates and has consulted within all 50 US States and on six continents.

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Erin Leggitt
Director of Marketing and Communications​

Erin Liggett is a two-time alumna of Kent State University, graduating with her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with a minor in Human Resource Management in May 2017 and her Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs and Certificate in Career and Academic Advising in May 2019.  Erin considers herself to be a career enthusiast and believes in the power of infusing one’s most meaningful life roles into their work. Erin feels deeply connected to the Career Construction Interview and is fortunate to have held past positions where she has been able to use Life Design Counseling on a daily basis with students in the college environment.  In her past work experiences, Erin has advised Exploratory students and has guided them in their major exploration and academic success in the Exploratory Advising Center at Kent State University and has utilized the Career Construction Interview in group settings where students learn how to embrace being both environmentally and socially adaptable while making meaningful career and life decisions.  In summer 2018, Erin had the opportunity to further her understanding of the Life Design discourse when she attended the Career Construction Institute in Kent, Ohio, courtesy of the Glenn A. Saltzman Scholarship for Leadership and Community Outreach.

Erin currently works as a Career Coordinator in Career Services at the University of Akron.  Erin is also currently pursuing a Certificate in Institutional Research and Assessment and enjoys being able to evaluate programs and connect learning objectives to measures.  Erin is thrilled to have been named to the Executive Board of the Career Construction Network and is excited to connect with the Network through Communications and Marketing.