Advocacy Advisory Committee

Committee Charge: The Advocacy Advisory Committee takes the lead in identifying core issues for the profession; educates members regarding legislative and/or regulatory matters that may impact the profession; and advocates before governmental officials and the public for outcomes that best support the interests of NACE members and the profession. This includes issues of equity and inclusion in higher education, the workplace, and workforce development. The Advocacy Advisory Committee considers issues of importance and advises on such issues to the membership. The committee ensures the association is appropriately representing the membership in legislative affairs and determines appropriate ways to communicate on behalf of and to the membership. Where needed, the committee will evaluate, and if appropriate, recommend positions and/or action on significant unanticipated issues brought by the membership.


Norma Guerra Gaier
Chair
Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Career Education & Dev.
Washington University in St. Louis - Center for Career Engagement

David Ong
Vice-Chair
Early careers leader
David Ong

Stephanie Pallante
Board Advisor
Early Careers Recruitment Leader
The Cigna Group

O. Ray Angle
Member
Asst Vice President, Career & Professional Devel
Gonzaga University

Marie Artim
Member
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Enterprise Mobility

Harold Bell
Member
Director, Career Planning and Development
Spelman College

Daniel Black
Member
Global Talent Strategy Leader
EY

Ralph Brigham
Member
Global Director of Campus Relations
Southwestern Advantage

Patricia Carretta
Member
AVP for University Life (Retired), George Mason U.
Patricia Carretta

Dawn Carter
Member
Director, Global Talent Acquisition Programs
Uber

Emanuel Contomanolis
Member
Associate Dean, Academic Engagement
[ARCHIVES]

Denise Dwight Smith
Member
Retired AVP, Alumni & Career Services, Univ. Rich
Retired Emeritus

Glen Fowler
Member
Principal, 2Advance LLC
Retired Emeritus

Kendra Haywood
Member
Assoc Director, Career Svs/Employer Engagement
North Carolina A&T State University

Roxanne Hori
Member
Founder
Retired Emeritus

Jennifer Lasater
Member
Vice President, Student and Career Advancement
Purdue University Global

Marilyn Mackes
Member
NACE Executive Director - Emeritus
Retired Emeritus

Alicia Monroe
Member
Asst. Director, Strategic Initiatives
Rowan University

Catherine Neiner
Member
Executive Director
[ARCHIVES]

Kathleen Powell
Member
Chief Career Officer
William & Mary

R. Samuel Ratcliffe
Member
Retired Director, Career Services
Retired Emeritus

Trudy Steinfeld
Member
Americas, Strategy and Partnerships
Cappfinity

Vanessa Strauss
Member
Senior Advisor, Human Resources
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Shawn Turner-Pewitt
Member

Wayne State University - Career Services

Ryan Velazquez
Member
Assistant Director
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

Victoria Wilson
Member
Director of Career Education Strategy
Amherst College

Mary Gatta
Staff Advisor
Director of Research and Public Policy
NACE

Shawn VanDerziel
Staff Advisor
President & Chief Executive Officer
NACE