Finally, a coach that knows science
Your Career Coach
Cassie M. Briggs (MS PhD)
It all began with a love for nature and doing outdoorsy things. It metamorphosized into a senior thesis on color pigmentation in monarch larvae, a paid summer internship conducting stream surveys, a master’s thesis on invasive crayfish policy, behavior, and genetics, and a doctorate dissertation on population genetics of the federally threatened bog turtle and a pedagogical study on active learning techniques. I thought when I landed my dream job as a college teaching professor at a Division I (R1) University I had finally made it, little did I know it was only the beginning.
It was while teaching biology to college students that I discovered a passion for mentorship. I loved talking with students about their career aspirations and helping them put their best foot forward as they prepared their graduate and medical school application materials.
I found my true passion, coaching aspiring scientists and medical professionals. But along my journey I discovered a shortcoming within science, the lack of diversity among scientists. I was one of the few women herpetologists and the only one in my research lab and the more I looked around I noticed how few people of color were in my department.
These two things, my passion for coaching and the lack of diversity in science inspired me to start Success In Science Career Coaching. If you love science, don’t let anything stand in your way. You belong here, and I can help you find your way.
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential-holders are trained (60+ hours) and experienced (100+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and emerging proficiency in the application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through rigorous assessment, professional competence in their work with clients.
Based upon demonstrated attainment of the highest standards and qualifications within the resume writing and career coaching industry, Dr. Cassie M. Briggs has earned the Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) credential, a certification of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC).
