About Us
The Michigan Career Development Association is a professional organization for career development practitioners.
Join us!
How we do it
Advocacy
We want you to succeed! Whether it’s exploring a new career, advancing in your current one, or branching off on your own. We’re rooting for you!
Networking
Organize networking events with members, MichCDA Leadership, and other career development professionals.
Support
We’ve got your back! We provide support in numerous ways to ensure you’re covered.
Collaboration
Provide opportunities to collaborate with other career development professionals.
Learning
Supply professional development resources that expand your skillset.
Our mission is to promote career planning and development across the lifespan. This results in personal satisfaction and success for our students, clients, and constituents across Michigan.
“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
— Chris Grosser
Meet The Board
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Amy Zdanowski | GCDF
President | College Career Advisor
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Jennifer Kluesner | GCDF, CCSP
Past President | Career Readiness Consultant
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Deanna Johnson | GCDF
President Elect | Career Development Coordinator
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Shaina Lane | PCC, CEC, CPCC
Secretary | Author | Speaker | Leadership Development Specialist | Professional Coach
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Ayla Ludwig | LPC, NCC, CCC
Treasurer | Career Counselor | Counselor Educator | Assistant Professor
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Laura Wise | GCDF
Historian | Career Strategist
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Krista Harmon | GCDF, CCSP
Events Chair | Career Readiness Consultant
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Logann Todd | MBA, CCSP, GCDF
Communications Chair | Career & Alumni Services Manager
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Jeannette Pollatz | DNP, MSN, BSN, BS, RN, FNAP
Membership Engagement Officer | Nursing Program Director
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Kristen Garceau
K-12 Representative | Career Development Facilitator Instructor
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David McCall
Higher Education Representative | Associate Professor and Director First-Generation Initiatives
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Jessica Edwards | LPC, CCC
Private Practice Representative | Career Counselor
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Anne Kaufman
Business & Industry Representative | Director of Academic and Community Partnerships
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Amy Marshall | BA
Member at Large | Career Consultant & Business Co-Owner
Start furthering your career today.
