Shawn VanDerziel is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NACE.
As president and chief executive officer, VanDerziel leads the association of more than 17,000 professionals at more than 2,800 employing organizations and educational institutions engaged in the career development and employment of college students and alumni. In addition, he represents NACE at the Council of Higher Education Management Associations (CHEMA), the Coalition of Human Resource Management Associations (COHRMA), and the Washington Higher Education Secretariat.
Prior to joining the NACE staff, VanDerziel was with the Field Museum, where he most recently served as chief human resources officer and as chief of staff for the 85-member Board of Trustees, driving strategic priorities and goals and delivering innovative solutions to enhance the overall museum experience for visitors, nearly 700 volunteers, 500 staff members, and 200 interns. His 23 years with the museum included experiences leading strategy, people, volunteers, marketing, educational programming, and technology functions.
Earlier roles included a corporate recruiting position with Norrell Corporation and a position in higher education as associate director of student enrollment at National Louis University.
VanDerziel also served as a volunteer leader on the NACE Board of Directors, including as vice president-employer (2004 – 2006) and as president-elect, president, and past-president (2008 – 2011). He also contributed to NACE and the membership in other capacities, serving as chair and facilitator for the task force that revised the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice, chairing the inaugural Advocacy Advisory Committee, and facilitating the development of NACE’s strategic plan. In 2014, he was inducted into the NACE Academy of Fellows in recognition of his contributions to the profession.
VanDerziel is a senior professional in human resources through the HR Certification Institute and is a senior certified professional through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
J. Seldric Blocker is Chair on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
J. Seldric Blocker brings over 20 years of expertise in campus recruiting, having shaped hiring strategies for Fortune 100 companies, and hired thousands of college students. As Corporate Vice President and Head of Programmatic Recruitment at New York Life Insurance Company, he leads early career attraction strategy and program management, diversity talent acquisition, and internal mobility.
Seldric’s career includes key roles at J.P. Morgan, NBCUniversal, Bank of America, Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and Wachovia Corporation (now Wells Fargo). He is also served NACE as Board Vice Chair, former Board Member and Board Advisor to the HBCU Affinity Group, where he has been instrumental in helping launch the HBCU Summit. This Summit earned NACE the 2023 Summit Award from The American Society of Association Executives.
A native of Columbia, SC, and former Charlotte resident, Seldric has lived in Harlem, NYC, for the past decade. He holds a master’s degree from Cornell University and a bachelor’s from Clemson University. Outside work, he is active with the Abyssinian Baptist Church, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Nicole R. Hall, Ph.D., is Chair-Elect on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Dr. Hall is the senior associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students at the University of Virginia (UVA). She previously served as the associate vice president for career and professional development at UVA.
Dr. Hall has worked in higher education for more than 20 years. Before moving to UVA, she served as the director of career and professional development at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Greensboro.
She also served as the executive director of market readiness and employment with Wake Forest University’s School of Business and as executive director of alumni and career services at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. Dr. Hall has served on a variety of NACE committees, including as co-chair for the Conference Committee and as co-chair for the Inclusion Committee. She is also a past president of the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance, leading the expansion of the organization into Asia.
Dr. Hall earned her doctorate in educational leadership and cultural studies from UNC Greensboro. She earned her B.S. in marketing from Indiana University and her M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. She and her husband are the parents of two college-aged sons. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking on DIY home projects.
Tim Harding is the Past Chair and Secretary on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Harding is the assistant vice president for career development and engagement at the University of Tampa, where he has served since 2005. Previously, he was the director of career services at Butler University and taught career courses at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis.
Harding served as a college director on the NACE Board of Directors as well as a co-chair for the Career Readiness Competencies Task Force, the 21st Century Career Center Task Force, and the New Member’s Committee for the NACE Conference. He is a recent recipient of NACE’s Mackes Leadership Award.
Harding is the co-founder of the annual Institution-Wide Competency Symposium and consults and presents often on career readiness competency development. He co-authored a chapter on career competencies in the book, Advancing Talent Development: Steps Toward a T-Model Infused Undergraduate Education.
Harding earned his master’s in education from Indiana University and an undergraduate degree from Anderson University. He also completed a certificate in student affairs policy and law at the Stetson University College of Law.
Maura Quinn is Vice Chair - Employer and Treasurer on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Maura Quinn leads early career, DEI, and talent acquisition programs at Liberty Mutual. She has dedicated her career to designing, implementing, and continuously innovating recruiting initiatives and executing on best-in-class customer service to better attract, engage, and hire talent from all backgrounds for internships and entry-level positions. Quinn’s commitment to social, cultural, and economic equity in the workplace allowed her to expand her DEI responsibilities enterprise-wide to help source and attract talent at all levels across the enterprise. She began this career journey with Liberty Mutual 23 years ago as a new college graduate.
Quinn graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's degree in human resources management and marketing. As a 19-year member of NACE, she has held several committee positions and co-chair assignments, including Past Board Member, Employer from 2019-2021. In 2016, Quinn was the recipient of the NACE/Direct Employer’s Catalyst Award, and in 2023, she received the RippleMatch Exceptional Leader Award, Enterprise Early Career Program.
Suzanne Helbig is Vice Chair on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Helbig is the associate vice provost at the University of California, Irvine’s (UCI) Division of Career Pathways, which provides direct service to UCI’s diverse student population and provides infrastructure for collaboration for campuswide career education efforts. Prior to working at UCI, Helbig held leadership, strategic communications, and career advising roles at the University of California, Berkeley Career Center.
Helbig served on the NACE Board of Directors, and her NACE involvement also includes teaching strategic planning as a member of the Management Leadership Institute faculty, co-chairing committees, presenting at NACE’s inaugural Executive Leadership Symposium, delivering numerous annual conference presentations, and authoring publications.
Helbig served on the board of directors of the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers and was awarded its Outstanding Service Award. She has served as co-director and programme chair for the Global Career Services Summit.
Helbig has been invited to speak at conferences in England, Ireland, Japan, China, and South Africa. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, Inside Higher Ed, The Washington Post, Fox News, ABC News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Time magazine. Helbig holds a Master of Arts in higher education from the University of Arizona.
Luis Amaro is a Director-Employer on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Luis Amaro’s career in graduate recruitment spans 14+ years, during which he has successfully launched graduate talent teams across multiple global organizations. Amaro has also built and scaled university partnership teams globally, leveraging his experience to help universities give students the tools they need to access careers across various industries. His extensive background in sales enables him to share insights with students about the skills businesses are seeking in emerging talent while also helping thousands of students connect with Fortune 500 companies and jobs they would not have had access to previously.
While Amaro currently sits on NACE’s Board of Directors, he has volunteered as a co-lead for the NACE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; the Individuals Serving and Recruiting Hispanic, Latin@X, & HSI Students Affinity Group; and the HBCU Subcommittee for Employer Relations.
Born in New York City to a Colombian mother and Dominican father, Amaro’s global perspective and commitment to inclusivity have led him to channel his passion for equal access to opportunities. His altruism shines through as he volunteers his time to support students and faculty in schools across North America, particularly focusing on underrepresented communities.
Elizabeth Diley is a Director-Employer on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Diley is at the forefront of transforming talent acquisition as the director of emerging talent and careers at Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company.
The company is dedicated to improving the lives of people through its innovative products and therapies.
Diley leads efforts to build upon Medtronic’s outstanding legacy of engaging early career talent and strengthening
programs that deliver even greater value to the business and help build an innovative pipeline of future leaders.
Diley brings more than 17 years of experience in talent acquisition. She spent the majority of her career at General Mills, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers and home to beloved brands like Cheerios, Nature Valley, and Betty Crocker.
Diley’s leadership style is authentic, driven by curiosity, and rooted in a commitment to innovation, excellence, and fun. A passionate storyteller, Diley connects deeply with people and brings creativity and vision to her work.
As a self-described “disrupter,” Diley thrives on rethinking traditional approaches to university recruiting. She is deeply engaged in the emerging talent community, frequently sharing best practices through webinars, panels, and national conferences. She is a board member of NACE and mentor in the BestPrep High School Mentorship Program. As a first-generation college student, Diley is passionate about expanding access to resources and opportunities for those who need them most.
Diley holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. Outside of work, Diley spends her time outdoors skiing and fishing, perfecting her old-fashioned recipe, getting lost in bookstores, and attending concerts in Minneapolis, her beloved city.
Catrina DosReis, Ed.D., is a Director-Employer on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
As a career and talent strategist, Dr. DosReis is known for her transformative impact on career development, recruiting, and workforce learning, with a passion for organizational development. With expertise in career coaching, training, and early talent programs, her "heart" is in fostering success through workforce skill-building and innovative learning strategies.
Dr. DosReis currently serves as McKinney's director of people and experience, building the agency's workforce capabilities. Her more than 15 years of leadership in higher education and corporate talent initiatives include directing career centers at various institutions and, at McKinney, serving as both director of recruiting and director of learning and development, where she redefined pipelines, attracted diverse talent, and enhanced candidate and employee experiences.
An accomplished leader and certified Crucial Learning trainer, she's a recognized thought leader, presenting at NACE conferences, the HBCU Summit, and other professional events. She holds a master's from Columbia University and a doctorate from Northeastern University.
Meg Evangelista is a Director-Employer on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Meg Evangelista is the global manager for Dell’s HR Rotation Development Program. She is a motivated, strategic, and driven professional with a strong background in early career recruitment, program management, and professional development. Today, her role is responsible for building and nurturing the early-in-career ecosystem of talent, from internship recruiting through full-time programming and graduation. Evangelista is passionate about coaching professionals as they join the Dell team and navigate HR. She focuses on building meaningful relationships, professional development competencies, and strategic growth within the HR organization.
Evangelista holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Women’s Studies from Assumption University and a Master of Education degree in higher education administration from Suffolk University. She joined NACE in 2016 and served in a variety of roles across the organization, ranging from Conference Committee co-lead, Honors and Awards co-lead, and other committee positions. In addition, Evangelista is a proud graduate of the 2020 Recruiting Leadership Institute (RLI).
William (Wil) Jones is a Director-College on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Jones has nearly 20 years of experience leading transformative career services initiatives at large public institutions. As executive director of Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, he oversees resources for more than 46,000 students and leads a career ecosystem at the flagship campus. Jones has developed nationally recognized models for career community alignment, operational infrastructure, and first-year engagement, helping to improve access and outcomes for students across all backgrounds.
Jones currently serves on the NACE Board of Directors and previously co-chaired the NACE URR/Career Services Research Advisory Committee. He has also been an active member of various other NACE committees and held leadership roles within the HireBig10+ Consortium, including serving as chair. He has been a frequent presenter through NACE and regional associations, and has contributed multiple times to the NACE Journal. His work supports national efforts focused on career readiness, staff development, and institutional benchmarking.
Jones holds a master’s degree in college student personnel from the University of Maryland at College Park and has been recognized with multiple awards for his leadership and innovation, including the NACE Rising Star Award (2012) and the HireBig10+ Career Consortium David S. Bechtel Outstanding Professional Award (2019).
Liz Lierman is a Director-College on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Liz Lierman brings a commitment to scaling career preparation, expertise in experiential learning, and a track record of leadership in higher education to her role as assistant vice chancellor for career and professional development at the University of Denver (DU). She and the career team prepare students to pursue careers and lives of purpose as part of the 4D Experience, DU’s unique and holistic approach to student development.
Lierman was a co-principal investigator for “The Impact of Undergraduate Internships on Post-Graduate Outcomes for the Liberal Arts,” a research study published by the NACE Center for Career Development and Talent Acquisition. She has held volunteer leadership roles with NACE for more than 10 years, such as serving on the Strategic Positioning of Career Services Task Force and co-chairing the Liberal Arts Affinity Group and Principles for Ethical Professional Practice Committee. Lierman’s career development advice has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and she has written for the NACE Journal. She presents regularly on a range of topics.
Lierman holds master’s degrees in social work and nonprofit management from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Williams College.
Renard Miles, Ph.D., is a Director-College on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Dr. Miles brings more than 10 years of experience in career development. He is the executive director of Career Development & Professional Engagement at William & Mary, where he has served since 2020.
Previously, Dr. Miles was the director of employer development and engagement at William & Mary and worked in various roles at the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis.
Bernadette So, Ph.D. is a Director-College on the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
Bernadette So, Ph.D. is the Dean of Student Success at Hudson County Community College, where she has oversight for the offices of Career and Transfer Pathways, Advisement, and the Educational Opportunity Fund. Prior to Hudson, Dr. So was the inaugural executive director for the Career Development Center at Rutgers University-Newark. She also held positions in career centers at New York University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Lake Land College supporting students in their higher ed journeys from community college through graduate school.
Dr. So currently serves on the board for Phi Delta Epsilon and has contributed to committees and boards for the Graduate Career Consortium, the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers, the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, and the Central Association of Advisors for the Health Professions.
With NACE, she has served as co-chair of the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice Committee, co-facilitator of the People of Color Affinity Group, and member of the Career Pathways for Our Profession, Honors & Awards, and Inclusion Committees, as well as serving as a member of the AANAPISI and Community & Two Year Colleges Affinity Groups. She has presented at several NACE conferences, contributed to NACE publications, and completed the NACE Management Leadership Institute in 2014.
Dr. So earned her doctorate in molecular biology from UCLA, a master’s in college student affairs from Eastern Illinois University, a graduate certificate in academic advising from Kansas State University, and a bachelor’s in biology and psychology from Barnard College.