For the past twelve years, Sheila Curran has been a leader in the career services field. Curran Career Consulting was founded in July, 2008, as a way to bring state of the art career strategies to higher education, employers and individuals across the globe. Sheila is the former executive director of Duke University’s Career Center and served in a similar role at Brown University. In 2010, she became program director of Catapult Advising. With a national reputation for being one of the most forward-thinking and innovative people in her field, Sheila is known for her ability to successfully collaborate across institutional boundaries.
Sheila has particular expertise relating to liberal arts institutions, students and graduates. Her undergraduate degree, from Durham University in England, is in Russian and Persian, while her graduate degree is in Education from London University. Along with Suzanne Greenwald, Sheila has published a highly acclaimed book entitled Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career. (Ten Speed Press, 2006.)
Sheila’s ability to forge new paths relating to career services has much to do with her earlier educational and professional background. She holds the highest qualification in human resources, the SPHR (Senior Practitioner in Human Resources). Sheila’s experience in recruiting, training and organizational development, along with her educational background and experience, provide her with a unique perspective among those who consult on strategic career issues.
