Dr. Dawn Gomez is a dedicated higher education professional with more than 25 years of experience in career development, human development, psychology, academic instruction, and student success. Throughout her career, she has served as a career expert, instructor, academic advisor, and mentor, with a particular focus on supporting students who face academic challenges and are at risk of academic probation. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner.

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Dr. Gomez currently serves as Career Center Manager of the Career Center at Collin College in Farmersville, TX., and brings extensive expertise in career assessment and planning, résumé development, interview preparation, and career education. She integrates personality and strengths-based approaches, including the MBTI, to help individuals better understand themselves, explore career possibilities, and make informed decisions about their professional futures. Her research interests include mattering, leadership development through High-Impact Practices, and Living-Learning Communities.

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Passionate about empowering others to recognize their unique interests, strengths, and potential, Dr. Gomez is committed to helping individuals navigate their career journeys and prepare for meaningful, fulfilling work. She believes that career development is a lifelong process and strives to create opportunities for individuals to achieve personal growth, professional success, and lasting career satisfaction.

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Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Gomez earned an Associate of Arts degree in Juvenile Counseling from Holy Cross College, a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology, and a Master of Education from Texas Tech University. She went on to earn an Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Human Development, specializing in Higher Education Administration, from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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A lifelong learner, Dr. Gomez values continuous professional development and actively seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge, strengthen her skills, and remain engaged with emerging practices in higher education and career development.

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Dr. Gomez resides in Farmersville, Texas, with her husband, Dr. Todd Gomez, a retired Human Services professor, and their beloved chocolate Labrador retriever, Ganache.

Terrence Hood is Associate Director, Career Development at Texas Christian University, where he leads a team of 6 Career Consultants and works directly with student-athletes and alumni. He is a servant-leader with more than 25 years' experience in higher education, including 10 + years as Visiting Professor at DeVry University. He obtained a BBA from Jarvis Christian College and a MS in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), MBTI Certified Practitioner, and recently achieved the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential through NACE/CCE.

He is passionate about the learning and development of leaders. He serves as a Facilitator for TCU Manger Foundations, a 6 week course for current and aspiring managers to navigate self-awareness, setting expectations, building a peer network and improving performance skills. When he is not working, he enjoys WWE wrestling, volunteering at church, traveling (especially cruises), and enjoying a live jazz event!

Gaby is the Director of the Office of Personal Career Development at the University of Dallas, her alma mater, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology. With over a decade of experience in career services, she is passionate about helping students turn their interests into meaningful and fulfilling careers. At UD, she has played a key role in developing innovative vocational exploration programs, guiding students toward fields of study that genuinely inspire them while fostering connections that support their long-term success. She has also presented at national conferences on enhancing the student experience through intentional career exploration and real-world engagement. Gaby has been a member of MAC3 since 2014.

Jimmy Renfro serves as Career Advisor for the University of Dallas Office of Personal Career Development. Previously, he spent much of his career at the University of North Texas, primarily at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. A Texas native, he has over 28 years of experience in various facets of higher education leadership and student development. Jimmy’s philosophy of the individual career journey is that it can resemble “playing on the playground, not climbing a ladder!” In addition to his roles in education, he also worked in the corporate world as an oil & gas accountant. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and a BBA in Accounting. Jimmy is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS). He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive & Professional Coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas and is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

 

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