2026-27 NACE Board of Directors

Shawn VanDerziel

President and Chief Executive Officer

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).

Nicole Hall, Ph.D.

Chair

Nicole R. Hall, Ph.D., is Chair on the 2026-27 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.

Maura Quinn

Chair-Elect

Maura Quinn is Chair-Elect on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Maura Quinn is a nationally recognized leader in early talent strategy and inclusive recruitment, with more than 20 years of experience shaping university relations and emerging talent programs. She currently serves as vice president of early talent acquisition and inclusive engagement programs at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where she leads a team responsible for building a strong, inclusive pipeline of early-career talent across the organization.

Maura is known for advancing innovative recruiting technologies, applying data-driven decision-making, and developing high-impact programs that position Liberty Mutual as an employer of choice. Her work has earned multiple national awards for excellence in recruiting, technology, and student engagement.

A 20-year member of NACE, Maura has served as Vice Chair and as a director on the NACE Board of Directors. She also contributes to the field through advisory roles with several business affiliates and as a civic partner supporting youth employment initiatives in Boston.

Maura began her career out of college at Liberty Mutual and has since dedicated herself to designing and continuously enhancing inclusive recruitment strategies for internships and entry-level roles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management and marketing from Boston College. Maura has received multiple distinctions, including the 2016 NACE/DirectEmployers Catalyst Award; the 2023 RippleMatch Exceptional Leader Award, Enterprise Early Career Program; and the 2024 Women We Admire, Top Women Leaders of Massachusetts.

J. Seldric Blocker

Past Chair and Secretary

J. Seldric Blocker is Past Chair and Secretary on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

J. Seldric Blocker is a nationally recognized talent acquisition executive and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience designing and leading early career recruitment, internship, and talent development strategies for some of the world's most recognized organizations. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations build innovative talent pipelines, strengthen employer brands, and create opportunities that have launched the careers of thousands of students and emerging professionals.

Most recently, Seldric served as Corporate Vice President and Head of Programmatic Talent Acquisition at New York Life Insurance Company, where he led enterprise-wide strategies for early career recruitment, internship programs, inclusive hiring, and internal mobility.

In addition, Seldric has held senior talent acquisition leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., NBCUniversal, Lowe's Home Improvement, Bank of America, and Wachovia Corporation. His experience spans financial services, media, retail, and insurance, providing him with a unique perspective on workforce strategy and talent development across industries.

A frequent speaker, panelist, and facilitator, Seldric is widely respected for his expertise in early career talent acquisition, internship program design, workforce development, inclusive hiring strategies, and the future of work. He has presented at national conferences and industry forums, helping shape conversations on talent strategy and the evolving relationship between education and employment.

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Seldric has made Harlem, New York, his home. He holds a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resource Management from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree from Clemson University.

Outside of his professional work, Seldric is active with the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and serves on the Steering Committee of the Young Patrons Circle of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He is also a Life Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the nation's first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men.

Bryan Quick

Vice Chair-Employer and Treasurer

Bryan Quick is Vice Chair-Employer and Treasurer on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Bryan Quick is the head of early careers at Abbott, where he is responsible for a global team accountable for the design and delivery of the enterprise strategy to attract and recruit next-generation talent.

Prior to working at Abbott, Bryan held several positions in parks and resorts and talent acquisition at the Walt Disney Company for more than 12 years. It was at Disney where he was recognized with the Partners in Excellence Award, which is awarded to the top 5% of company employees. Bryan later transitioned to a role in the nonprofit space by becoming the director for training and development at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, where he led the learning and development strategy for the entire zoo for four years.

Bryan started at Abbott by leading operations recruitment, where he provided leadership on several projects with a global impact. Most recently, he assumed the leadership role managing talent programs supporting the entire globe. This includes leadership of all recruitment strategies, building and strengthening early career recruiting partnerships with the business and universities, managing intern engagement, and leading a best-in-class university relations team.

Bryan is a first-generation college graduate and holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Francis Marion University. He has been highly engaged with the NACE organization for almost two decades, serving as chair for several committees, facilitating conference presentations, and supporting key initiatives in STEM and skills-based hiring practices important to the membership.

Suzanne Helbig

Vice Chair - College

Suzanne Helbig is Vice Chair on the 2026-27 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.   

Rabia Baig

Director-Employer

Rabia Baig is a Director-Employer on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Rabia Baig is the Head of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion (DOI) for Early Careers at JPMorganChase. Over her seven years with the firm, Rabia has built deep expertise in Early Careers through roles that include developing university partnerships, establishing talent sourcing functions, and leading a broad student engagement portfolio focused on career skill development.

She now provides global oversight for DOI practices and programs within Early Careers. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Rabia worked in higher education, supporting both undergraduate and graduate business students in career services. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to creating opportunities for students and fostering environments that support their success. Based in Chicago, Rabia enjoys traveling, watching Korean dramas, and exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods in her free time.

Elizabeth Diley

Director-Employer

Elizabeth Diley is a Director-Employer on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Elizabeth Diley is the Director, Emerging Talent & Careers at Medtronic. Most recently, she led campus recruiting and talent brand at General Mills. Over her 16-year tenure at General Mills, she held recruiting and internal staffing roles. Elizabeth has a strong commitment to attracting and retaining, as well as developing, top talent. She is dedicated to diversity and inclusion efforts inside the company and out. In her past role, she was responsible for all campus recruiting activity in North America. She set enterprise-wide hiring strategies and designed and implemented its award-winning summer internship program. Elizabeth is a people leader and loves coaching and mentoring teams to achieve top results and create space to experiment.

Elizabeth is active in the university relations and emerging talent community. She can be found sharing best practices on webinars, panels, and national conferences. Elizabeth was named a Ripplematch Exceptional Leader nominee for the past four years and led General Mills to the Forbes #1 spot for best employer for new grads in 2023. As a first-generation college student, Elizabeth is always looking for ways to help students who need access to resources and employers the most.

Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in Management from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University. Outside of work, Elizabeth spends her time outdoors skiing and fishing, perfecting her old-fashioned recipe, and spending time with her family.

Catrina DosReis

Director-Employer

Catrina DosReis, Ed.D., is a Director-Employer on the 2026-27 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.

Jessica Nguyen

Director-Employer

Dr. Jessica Nguyen is a Director-Employer on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Dr. Jessica Nguyen has been a leader in the early talent space for five years, first leading Mohawk Industries’ intern program before moving to GE Appliances to lead its intern program in 2024.

Prior to Mohawk, she spent seven years in higher education, first at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in adult education and then dual enrollment before transitioning to the University of West Georgia (UWG) as the associate director of career development.

Dr. Nguyen has been involved with NACE since her time at UWG and has served as a conference presenter, webinar speaker, and co-chair of several committees. Dr. Nguyen holds an Ed.D. in higher education administration from Northeastern University as well as a master’s in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Berry College.

Outside of work, she can be found riding horses, dancing, hiking with her dog, or traveling with her significant other.

Renée Glass-Starek

Director-College

Renée Glass-Starek is a Director-College on the 2026-27 NACE Board of Directors.

Renée Glass-Starek is a senior career services leader and higher education professional with more than 30 years of experience advancing student career readiness and postgraduate success. She currently serves as director of the Career and Professional Development Center at Seton Hill University, where she provides strategic oversight for institution-wide career development efforts that connect academic learning with workforce expectations and long-term career outcomes.

Renée’s professional work is grounded in the strategic advancement of the NACE Career Readiness Competencies and the implementation of the First-Destination Standards and Protocols as tools for accountability, equity, and continuous improvement. She also maintains a growing focus on the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence in career services, with particular attention to assessment, data-informed decision-making, and student-centered practice.

Renée has maintained a long-standing and active relationship with NACE. She is an alumna of the NACE Leadership Advancement Program, a three-time NACE conference presenter, a contributor to the NACE Journal, and the recipient of the NACE Career Services Excellence Award. Her service to NACE includes participation on the First Destination Task Force and the Conference Planning Committee, and she has also been published in other professional and higher education-focused outlets.

In addition to her leadership and scholarship, Renée serves as an adjunct instructor in the liberal arts at Seton Hill University, where she teaches courses that integrate communication, career development, and professional preparation. Across her roles, she is committed to advancing the career services profession through leadership, teaching, and scholarship focused on student career readiness.

William Jones

Director-College

William (Wil) Jones is a Director-College on the 2026-27 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.

Renard Miles

Director-College

Renard Miles, Ph.D., is a Director-College on the 2026-27 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.