Kansas State University

Strengths: Strategic, Individualization, Belief, Futuristic, Developer

Favorite K-State tradition: I love going to the Varsity food truck with my partner on the weekends, and getting to hear the K-State Band travel around Aggieville before games! 

Ashley received her bachelor’s in communication studies from Kansas State University. While obtaining her degree, Ashley was heavily involved in leadership studies and also worked at the Career Center as a career specialist. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in college student development. 

Strengths: Deliberative, Significance, Focus, Restorative, Relator

Favorite K-State tradition: I love Call Hall ice cream, the K-State rodeo and of course the Wabash Cannonball!

Jaci received her bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in human development and family science. While obtaining her degree, she worked as a career specialist at the Career Center and a peer mentor for Family Studies.

Strengths: Positivity, Includer, Competition, Developer, Harmony

Favorite K-State tradition: The K-State Pub Crawl Band that plays in local establishments the Friday night before home football games. It's fun to see them pump up K-State fans and support the Wildcats!

Ashley received her master’s in college student affairs from the University of South Florida and bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Kansas State University. She joined the K-State Career Center in June 2016 after working in Florida career services for 7 years.

Strengths: Individualization, Strategic, Empathy, Woo, Learner

Favorite K-State tradition: The Wabash Cannonball! I met my husband in my last year at K-State and when we tied the knot we got all of our wedding guests to participate in the Wabash during our reception at the Alumni Center.

Tom earned an MBA from the College of Business at Kansas State University and a bachelor's degree in Journalism & Mass Communications from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism & Mass Communications at K-State. He joined the K-State Career Center as an Adjunct Career Advisor in July 2020.

Strengths: Developer, Responsibility, Belief, Individualization, Activator

Favorite K-State tradition: I often say that my native tongue is sports because it was my first love, and after working for the football team and Athletics department as both an undergrad and graduate student, nothing gets me more fired up than hearing: K-State fans....Are. You. READY!!!

She has a bachelor's degree in restaurant management from K-State. Mary has been with the Career Center since 2006.

Strengths: Communication, Connectedness, Harmony, Input, Woo

Favorite K-State tradition: Purple … because it's an awesome color!

Kerri has a Ph.D from K-State, a master’s degree in student personnel and a bachelor's degree in psychology/social work. She has worked in career services for over 20 years at universities in Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Missouri and Kansas.

Strengths: Connectedness, Futuristic, Learner, Maximizer, Strategic

Favorite K-State tradition: K-State Family — this is a special place and I appreciate the extra effort everyone gives to take care of the family.

Robert earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in creative writing from Kansas State University. A former instructor of expository writing, Robert has been working in various roles at K-State since graduating in 2016.

Strengths: Strategic, Communication, Restorative, Adaptability, Includer

Favorite K-State tradition: Sharing campus with my son. He loves Nichols Hall, Hale Library, and the Berney Family Welcome Center because they look like castles.