Allison Adkins is a Career Coach with the Center for Career and Professional Success, where she supports students exploring careers in media and communications and helps first-year students navigate their transition to Ohio State. She is passionate about empowering students to recognize their strengths, build confidence in telling their stories, and translate their experiences into meaningful career opportunities.

 

Allison brings over five years of career coaching experience and almost a decade of work experience in higher education. She earned her Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Iowa State University and has developed a professional background that blends career development, student success, and educational technology. She especially enjoys designing interactive career workshops, collaborating with faculty and campus partners, and helping students clarify their goals in moments of transition or uncertainty.

 

Originally from Northeast Ohio, Allison is excited to bring her higher education experience back to her home state. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new coffee shops, caring for her many plants, and spending time with her family and pets.