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Donna Cassell Ratcliffe

Director of Career and Professional Development

Dr. Donna Cassell Ratcliffe has enjoyed serving in several roles in the Virginia Tech Career and Professional Development office since 1984, most recently as director since 2003. She has been in the career services field since 1982 and has held director positions at three different universities. She has a passion for this field and thrives on working closely with employers, faculty, and staff to develop partnerships in order to provide services, programs, resources and opportunities for Virginia Tech students.

Educational background

Ed.D. Counselor Education and College Student Personnel
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

M.A.Ed. Counselor Education and College Student Personnel
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

B.A. Early Childhood Education
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland