Julia Panke Makela

Julia Panke Makela

Julia Panke Makela, PhD, serves as the Associate Director for Assessment and Research at The Career Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Career Center at Illinois is a North American leader in assessment and research that enhances students’ education and career experiences at the university and beyond. Julia is a Certified Career Counselor and a National Career Development Association Fellow with more than 20 years of experience embracing counselling, research and program evaluation roles.
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Evidence-based storytelling and the value of career services

Many career professionals are drawn to our field because we enjoy listening to clients’ stories. We help clients overcome struggles that are accompanied by feelings of confusion, depression and stress....