
Beyond the Path: Career Pivots in Student Affairs
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/22/2025 at 4:00 PM (EDT)
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Whether driven by institutional changes, pay, work-life balance, family, or health, many student affairs professionals are re-imagining their paths. In this panel, colleagues who made successful pivots will share real stories, lessons learned, and advice for navigating change. Join us for an honest conversation designed to help you explore your options and take your next step with confidence.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key factors that contribute to career transitions in student affairs and higher education.
- Explore both the personal and professional impacts of making a career pivot, whether in the present or in the future.
- Determine strategies to align career decisions with personal values, professional goals, and long-term aspirations
Ke'Ana Bradley
Assistant Vice President
NASPA
Dr. Ke’Ana Bradley is the Assistant Vice President of Justice, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, and Early Career Initiatives for NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Ke’Ana’s role with NASPA involves contributing to ongoing association efforts related to equity and social change through programming and research as well as coordination of career pathway programs and resources for senior leaders. Prior to joining the NASPA staff, Ke'Ana's roles included Director of Student Life at Mountain View College, International Student Advisor at Lynn University, Assistant Director of Multicultural Student Services and Programs at the University of Notre Dame, and Coordinator of Student Activities and Multicultural Student Affairs at both Southern Methodist University and Texas Woman's University. Ke'Ana holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington, a master’s degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, a master's degree in Communications from The University of the Incarnate Word, and a bachelor’s degree in Communication from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Ke'Ana is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX). Ke'Ana lives in the Dallas area with her husband and their two kiddos.
Norris Chase
Director, LSA First-Generation Commitment
Dr. Chase serves as the Director of the LSA First-Generation Commitment. As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Chase brings enthusiasm and experience with developing, designing, implementing, and evaluating student success initiatives within and across higher education institution types.
Prior to joining LSA and the First-Generation Commitment, Dr. Chase served as Dean of Students/Chief Student Affairs Officer at Eureka College, overseeing all aspects of co-curricular engagement, including strategic planning, co-curricular assessment, housing and residential life, student activities, new student and family programs, and inclusive excellence. Prior to Eureka, Dr. Chase served as the Executive Director for Student Affairs Bradley University for over six years, leading initiatives to promote student success and engagement.
Dr. Chase believes in the transformative power of higher education and is excited about building this new and exciting initiative. As a practitioner-scholar, Dr. Chase’s professional experience and scholarship cut across two areas: student success and identity-centered engagement.
Outside of serving as a director, Dr. Chase is an aspirational foodie who enjoys spending time with family and friends while cheering on the Detroit Pistons and the Oakland University Basketball teams.
Leanna Fenneberg, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Life
Duquesne University
Dr. Leanna Fenneberg serves as Senior Vice President for Student Life at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her 25-year service to higher education and student affairs has been in the 4-year, private school setting, including mission-centered, Catholic institutions, underscoring a commitment to transformational, holistic student learning and success that shapes leaders who will go out and serve the world. Her individual service has spanned local communities and professional volunteer service to NASPA and JASPA in numerous capacities. Her expertise is evidenced through peer-reviewed articles, countless national presentations, and instruction in master’s and doctoral programs in higher education administration. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Fenneberg holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration (Saint Louis University), an M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services (University of South Carolina), and a B.A. in Communication (Marquette University).
Corin Edwards
Executive Search Consultant
WittKieffer
Corin Edwards is an executive search consultant in the Education market at WittKieffer. Prior, she spent two decades in Student Affairs, working in residence life, student activities, and fraternity and sorority life. Corin's last role in higher education was the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Learning at the University of Delaware. She has also worked at University of Maryland, UMBC, and Adelphi University. Corin holds a master's degree in Higher Education Student Affairs from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland. She lives outside of Baltimore, Maryland with her husband and two boys.
Fran'Cee Brown McClure
Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students
Louisiana State University
Dr. Fran’Cee Brown-McClure is the Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students at Louisiana State University. Prior to joining the LSU administration, Dr. Brown-McClure served as Vice-President for Student Affairs at Jackson State University, Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Union College, Dean of Students at Spelman College and Associate Dean of Residential Education at Stanford University. During her career she has served as an administrator in both public and private universities as well as large and small colleges and universities.
Dr. Brown-McClure received a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin in Educational Administration in 2015, A Masters of Social Work from Boston University in 2006, and Bachelor of Science in psychology from Jackson State University in 2004.
Dr. Brown-McClure is a sought out speaker and facilitator. She frequently speaks to students and administrators about topics related to leadership, student success, Greek life, and emotional intelligence. She has presented nationally on motherhood and management, black girl magic, cross generational working relationships, leading as a young, black VPSA, and the importance of cross-racial friendships.
The most important role that Dr. Brown-McClure holds is that of mom. She is the mother of a 16-year-old daughter, McKenzie. She tries every day to give to students what she was given in college and what she hopes future leaders will give to the future generations of students.