Heidi Gilbert

Heidi joined Career and Professional Development in June 2015. Over the years, Heidi has taken on various roles and now specializes in working with students who are exploring careers and career pathways of interest. She enjoys learning about new careers and helping students explore and plan a path to achieve their career goals.

In her current role, Heidi serves as a career education specialist. She develops trainings and resources to expand access to career information and resources across Virginia Tech campuses, fostering a Career Everywhere culture. Heidi coordinates the Career Champions program, a professional development initiative for Virginia Tech faculty and staff at any Virginia Tech campus. She also designs and manages the CPD Career Readiness Toolkit, a collection of resources and activities that faculty and staff can use to integrate career information into their work with students.

Key responsibilities

• Career Champions Program for Virginia Tech faculty and staff
• Content Developer and Coordinator for CPD Career Readiness Toolkit

Educational background

M.S. College Student Personnel Administration
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology
Winona State University
Winona, MN