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Krystle Forbes

Associate Director of Career Development and Adjunct Lecturer in Information, School of Information Email: [email protected] Phone: 000/000-0000
Office: School of Information/2268 Leinweber Comp Sci and Info BD Staff Unit: Career Development Office News About Krystle Forbes

Biography

Clifton Strengths: Achiever, Relator, Learner, Discipline, Strategic

How I identify: cis-gendered, able-bodied white female, first-generation professional, sister, daughter, Methodist, and friend

Hobbies: Quilting, reading (especially young adult fiction), houseplants and trying to garden, and general crafting I am passionate about collaborating with students to clarify their goals and identify incremental next steps to achieve those goals. I work primarily with Master students (MSI and MHI) to promote their career development through advising, workshops, and coursework. I base my work on a foundation of kindness and hospitality to develop skills and promote diverse and inclusive workforce practices. I thrive on celebrating joys both big and small.

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystleforbes/

Pronouns

she | her | hers

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A). in Comparative Cultures & Politics, and International Relations, Michigan State University

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Student Affairs Administration, Michigan State University

Global Career Development Facilitator Certification, Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE)

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