Andrew Whitson
Career Coach | Helping Professionals Rise & Organizations Evolve | Higher Ed Operations Leader
- Role
- Instructor at Uc San Diego Extended Studies
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Whitson
Whether you\'re navigating a career transition, stepping into leadership, or working to build a more inclusive workplace — I\'ve likely been where you are.I\'m a Higher Ed Operations professional with a deep passion for people, inclusion, and growth. By day, I lead student-focused centralized application services in the Higher Ed association space. Beyond that, I\'m a Career Coach and DEI facilitator helping professionals land purposefully and lead inclusively.My work lives at the intersection of education, career strategy, and inclusion. I specialize in:Career coaching & job search strategy — 1:1 support to help you go from where you are to where you want to beDEI & unconscious bias workshops — creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valuedLGBTQ+ & gender identity in the workplace — building cultures of genuine belongingLeadership development — employee motivation, onboarding, change management & wellbeingMy experience spans education, tech, hospitality, and staffing — all centered on one mission: bettering people\'s situations and moving them forward.Are you looking for a thought partner for your job search or a facilitator for your next DEI workshop? I show up ready to move people from where they are to where they want to be.If any of this resonates, let\'s connect.
Experience
Instructor
Apr 2024 — Present
Education
University of the Rockies
Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Leadership and Development: Organizational Diversity
2014 — 2015
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Education; Psychology
2007 — 2011
Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD , Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2020 — 2026
Skills
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sports Coaching
- Customer Retention
- Customer Service
- Student Affairs
- Leadership
- Job Coaching
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Diversity Training
- Employee Training
- Leadership Development
- Nonprofits
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