Meet the Team

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I’m honored to be the founding executive director of the McCree Center for Life Success at Mary Baldwin University.  The Center strives to offer comprehensive wraparound student services in a dynamic hub of centralized, holistic, and personal support for life design and ongoing professional and career preparation for all Mary Baldwin students.  At Mary Baldwin, the McCree team and I will focus on creating partnerships, employment pipelines, and career readiness opportunities for all organizations and companies. 

I have over 22 years of experience in career services and workforce development, including leadership positions at the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Chicago.  Before that, I spent 11 years at Northwestern University in various capacities in career services.  Mary Baldwin’s mission of student empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to career readiness is why I’m so proud to be here now.  

Regardless if you live on campus or study online, the McCree Center is here to support you.  

On behalf of the McCree Center leadership team, our new staff, and Mary Baldwin University, welcome and know that your future success is our priority. 

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My name is Christina Harris and I love helping people!

While my degrees in Philosophy and Library Science have led me to academic librarianship, I have discovered another passion connecting “knowledge to access” through career development. I have the unique experience of being a student (c/o 2014) and an instructor, and my personality is an asset when connecting with others in various stages of life by building bridges of understanding. For me, career services are an extension of library services. Helping students with research for their papers/projects prepares them to search for answers in the world; while teaching students personal and professional development teaches them how to take those answers and turn it into reality. As a society, we should be long gone with the notion of having to bear the brute of life lessons alone. With information overload extinguishing our desires to think critically, we must trust in something or someone to help get you passed the finish line.

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As a recent graduate of Mary Baldwin University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology, I am thrilled to have embarked on a fulfilling journey as a valuable member of the university’s team. In my new role, I am dedicated to guiding and supporting incoming students as they navigate their academic and personal pathways at Mary Baldwin.

Drawing upon my own experiences and the knowledge I gained during my time as a student, I am committed to easing the transition for new enrollees and assisting them in finding their own sense of direction within the university’s vibrant community. With a deep understanding of the challenges that can arise as one enters higher education, I am excited to provide mentorship, resources, and advice to empower students to make the most of their time here.

My academic background in Psychology equips me with valuable insights into human behavior and motivation, enabling me to connect with students on a meaningful level. Through open communication, empathy, and a genuine desire to see each student thrive, I am enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and success of Mary Baldwin students.

Interested in an internship or microinternship? I am here to help with that:

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I was born and raised in Staunton, Virginia. I came to Mary Baldwin University as an undergraduate to learn Japanese and study abroad. During my junior year, I had the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Kyoto, Japan attending the Japanese Studies Program at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts. This experience helped me to improve my Japanese language ability and fully immerse myself in Japanese culture. After graduating from MBU, I enrolled at Old Dominion University to pursue a Master’s in International Studies where I broadened my intellectual interests beyond Asia and became passionate about international education. I am excited to be leading international education initiatives and teaching Japanese here at MBU.

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As a faculty member, I love helping my students connect our classroom conversations with real world experiences. At the Spencer Center, we’re here to help cultivate engaging, unique, and life-changing programs for students that not only make their time at MBU memorable, but also help reveal their professional skills and passions.

This is also the heart of my research, which explores the intersection of social activism and the marketplace. I ask how people blend their work with their advocacy, and what kinds of strategies they utilize to keep a balance between profit and purpose. I love to engage students in these kinds of questions as they consider their futures beyond Mary Baldwin, and help prepare them for careers in which they can do good and do well.

I’m currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology, and teach classes about inequality, race + gender, and food systems. When I’m not on campus talking about Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim, you can probably find me enjoying the food scene in downtown Staunton, or out for a hike with my partner and our three kids.

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Hi!  I am a senior here at MBU, majoring in English with minors in creative writing and studio art. I have always been passionate about literature, art, and observing the self-expression and perspective of others.  My role as the assistant of Civic Engagement has allowed me to combine my love for writing and art in a way that allows me to make a positive impact in the community. Through planning and hosting various projects and events at the Spencer Center, I have been able to engage with people of varying backgrounds who share their stories through words, visual art, and other forms of creative expression.

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I was born and raised in East Turkestan before moving to the United States when I was 14 years old. My first language is Uyghur. Other languages I speak include Chinese, Uzbek, and a little Turkish. I work at the Spencer Center as an International Student Assistant. I enjoy meeting new people and guiding them through the process of learning about the US and American colleges, particularly what Mary Baldwin College has to offer its international students. I’ve also made a lot of great friends since starting at the Spencer Center. I’m interested in diplomacy and hope to one day work as a US diplomat or with foreign policymakers. This role allows me to learn more about different cultures and gain knowledge that will help me in my professional career in the future

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Hello my name is Amaya Warner and I am a sophomore who is Majoring in Psychology with an emphasis of Neuroscience. My hobbies are playing video games and listening to music, and I am a retired competition cheerleader! After college, I want to go to medical school to (preferably John Hopkins) to become a Neurologist who studies Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases.

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Hello! My name is Em Yuhasz. I am a sophomore majoring in Environmental Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I am an artist who specializes in photography, embroidery, and oil pastels. I love Bob’s Burgers and other cartoons. I am a big reader, and I love finding new books. I am an introverted person who loves alone time, but I also love being in leadership positions and connecting with others on and off of campus. I can’t wait to meet you!

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I am a 5th and 1/2 year student (basically a super senior). I am double majoring in Psychology and Communications. My interests are video games, manga and anime, and boxing.

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I am a Graduate Student. I am studying Shakespeare and Performance. My interests are writing. 

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I am a sophomore. Currently I am undecided for my major. My interests and hobbies are video games, music, outdoor activities, etc.