Director of Career Success
Adjunct Lecturer
Phone: 903.566.7024
Email: lvelarde@uttyler.edu
Building: UC 3150B
Department: Career Success
Leah Velarde
Degrees
- M.S. in Educational Administration 鈥� Pensacola Christian College
- B.S. in Elementary Education 鈥� Pensacola Christian College
Biography
Leah joined the 黑料专区 Tyler Career Success team in 2018 and currently serves as the Director of Career Success. Leah is a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education as well as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
Prior to joining the 黑料专区 Tyler Career Success Team, Leah had over 13 years鈥� experience in training leaders from all walks of life. This experience included providing direction and leadership to over 100 volunteers in a non-profit organization and most recently working with the Department of Labor to train over 1,500 transitioning military service members how to attain civilian employment.
Leah received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. Currently, she is a member of NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) and SoACE (Southern Association of Colleges and Employers). Her sincere desire is to propel students and alumni forward in life!