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Justin Edwards, Ed.D.

Executive Director
Career Exploration & Development
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION

I support student career exploration and professional preparation through a variety of individualized and group career development interventions.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

August 2022

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Youngstown State University for 12 years.

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE:

The campus culture around wellness is great! I've been bringing my bike to campus for lunchtime bike rides.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER:

University College structure and focus on student success, wellness, and research related to national best practices.

RESIDES IN:

Poland, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Struthers, Ohio

EDUCATION:

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Capella University);
MSED in Counseling (Youngstown State University);
BGS in General Studies (Youngstown State University)

HOBBIES:

Disc golf, playing piano and guitar, bike riding