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Mission

Our signature Professional Development programs serve to help our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars develop a foundation for long-term scholarly and professional success. The Professional Development Team offers innovative programs for career readiness as well as communication skills, teaching, mentoring and leadership to enrich the personal and professional satisfaction of our scholars during their time at NC State and beyond.

Vision

The Professional Development Team will provide innovative and inclusive programmatic approaches for our graduate students and postdoctoral scholars so that they become ethical, transformative and contributing citizens. The professional development training our scholars receive will equip them with the skills and knowledge to be proactive and impactful leaders.

Professional Development Team

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Rhonda Sutton
Rhonda Sutton

Assistant Dean for Professional Development

919-515-0326
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Kelly Rownd
Kelly Rownd

Director for Career Readiness

919-515-2737
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Phil Tietjen
Phil Tietjen

Director of Teaching Programs

919-515-0322
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Malaka Friedman
Malaka Friedman

Director of Communication Skills Training

919-513-1981