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Saranette Williams

Mrs. Saranette Williams
Director
(757) 823-8462
sdmwilliams@nsu.edu

Saranette D. Miles Williams is the director of Career Services at Norfolk State University (NSU) the largest public HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in Virginia. She understands that internship/job searching or career changes can be overwhelming.  She strives to assist students and alumni with the job search, education selection, choosing a major, career exploration, transitioning, and more. With over 20+ years of experience, Saranette has been coaching adult learners, high school seniors, college students, military members, and career changers domestically and internationally. She consults with organizations about recruiting strategies and techniques so that they can get the best ROI. She has worked at Virginia Tech (VT), the University of Florida (UF), Regent University (RU), and Old Dominion University (ODU) before her tenure at NSU. She has volunteered in the community assisting with job search activities and helping clients regarding their "career passions and callings!" Currently, she leads the career readiness efforts at NSU with a staff of knowledgeable professionals trained to help. She looks forward to this upcoming dialogue. 
 

Laurie Carpenter

Mrs. Laurie Carpenter
Associate Director of Experiential Learning
(757) 823-8462
lcarpenter@nsu.edu