WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Karen Cassidy
Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members
WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.
The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.
Meet institute member KAREN CASSIDY.
Karen Cassidy
Title: Assistant Director of Student Success and Retention
Company: University of North Carolina Wilmington
How long have you been with your current employer? 7 Years
Alma Mater: University of Central Florida, B.S. in Hospitality Management; University of North Florida, M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration
Prior career experience:
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First-Year Seminar Instructor (University of North Carolina Wilmington)
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Academic Intervention Manager (University of North Carolina Wilmington)
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Logistics and Data Management Specialist (University of North Carolina Wilmington)
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Events Coordinator (University of North Florida)
Current job responsibilities: As UNCW’s Assistant Director of Student Success & Retention, I spearhead targeted retention strategies, collaborating with faculty and student support services to swiftly respond to early alerts and predictive analytics. My focus centers on assisting students through proactive measures, ensuring a supportive academic journey for all.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my husband, Chris, and our maltipoo, Lily, exploring new restaurants, and volunteering with the Junior League of Wilmington.
To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.
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