Kelly Rownd

Manager, Career Exploration

 

Career decision-making is about making a lot of little decisions and “next steps”, leaning into the unknown, and celebrating the successes along the way. Through the ups and downs, it’s all purposeful. These are the moments that shape you and who you are becoming. Everyone has their own story to create and I’m grateful to play a small role in it – just like the faculty & staff members that invested in my journey. Career work is so much more than choosing a major or landing that first job post-college – this work is transformational, rarely linear, and builds a lifelong community.

Career decision-making is about making a lot of little decisions and “next steps”, leaning into the unknown, and celebrating the successes along the way.
-Kelly

My happy place

Highland Coffee – this place was a staple for me when I was studying for finals in college and now is my go-to place for coffee chats with colleagues.

Game on

My favorite hobby is playing beach volleyball at Mango’s! I’ve played volleyball for 20+ years and it’s been a great way to build community and fuel my competitive spirit.

In another life

I'd be a travel blogger. I love traveling to new places and I’ve recently crushed my goal of visiting all 50 states! This goal has allowed me to see really incredible places, make fun memories with my people, and create some epic Google Docs (if you’ve traveled with me, you know there will be an itinerary of activities and restaurants sent in preparation of the trip).

Education

M. Ed, University of Missouri
BS, Louisiana State University

Contact Kelly

rownd1@lsu.edu
225-578-7912
158G LSU Student Union