Meet the Team

Ms. Kim Meredith serves the Center for Career and Professional Development as Executive Director, overseeing the strategic operations of the office, in addition to Corporate Relations, Strategic Planning, and Executive Leadership.

Educational Background

• Mercer University, MS Community Counseling
• Mercer University, BA Service Learning

Certifications and Licensure

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Certified Career Counselor (CCC)
• Certified Emergenetics Associate

Dr. Stefanie Swanger serves the Center for Career and Professional Development as Director, overseeing Employer Relations, Technology, and Data.

Education Background

• Mercer University, Ph.D. Educational Leadership: Higher Education
• University of Central Florida, MA Educational Leadership: Student Personnel Administration
• University of South Florida, BA Mass Communications: Broadcast- Program and Production

Ms. Julie Cannon serves the Center for Career and Professional Development as Associate Director, overseeing the operations of the Atlanta office. Ms. Cannon serves as a career consultant with an emphasis in the following programs:

• Health Professions
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Counseling
• Theology
• Criminal Justice
• Informatics
• Organizational Leadership

Educational Background

• University of Alabama, MA Counselor Education
• Judson College, BS Biology

Certifications and Licensure

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
• Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS)
• Career Development Graduate Certificate, Mercer University
• Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate, Emory University

Ms. Staci Pettola serves the Center for Career and Professional Development as Career Consultant, overseeing the event management for Macon Campus and Marketing operations for the entire office. Ms. Pettola serves as a career consultant with an emphasis in the following programs:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Environmental Systems
• Human-Centered Information Design and Technology
• Technical Communication Management
• Data Science

Educational Background

• Georgia Southern University, MEd Higher Education Administration
• Georgia Southern University, BS Psychology

Ms. Zelda Hill serves the Center for Career and Professional Development as the Administrative Support Associate, overseeing student staff supervision, office operations, and assisting CCPD Staff at all campus locations.