Meet the Team

Dr. McKenzie Peterman currently serves as the Associate Director of Career Development and Instruction. She has been in higher education for 15 years with combined experiences at both Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University. In her experiences, she has worked in diverse roles in both undergraduate and graduate admissions, academic advising, and multicultural affairs all intending to support students and cultivate their success.

Amy Rowell has worked in the Office of Career and Professional Development at Georgia Southern for the past 25 years.  She currently serves as a Career and Internship Advisor for the College of Education and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.  Her main responsibilities include assisting students with major decisions, résumé writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and graduate school planning. She also works closely with faculty within the colleges and presents to classes on a variety of career related topics.  Amy is passionate about guiding students through the career planning process to help them in achieving their future goals.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education and her Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services from Northwestern State University. She has also worked at the University of Arkansas, Monticello in Residence Life, Student Activities, and Career Services.

Kelly joined the Office of Career and Professional Development in December 2023. Kelly serves as the Coordinator of Instruction and is responsible for the GSU 2131 and GSU 2132 courses. Kelly is eager to continue to develop these courses and explore the possibilities that are out there to help students be career ready! She is a member of the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). Before joining OCPD, Kelly spend several years as a Resident Director where she was chairs of the Professional and Graduate Recruitment committees and worked a lot with professional development. When she is not working, Kelly is typically playing with her dog, Ramsay, or enjoying all that southeast Georgia has to offer!

With a Master of Science in Clinical-Counseling Psychology and over 20 years professional experience in higher education I now oversee the Pre-Professional Advising team, Eagle Mentoring Programs, and serve as the primary point of contact for all alumni of Georgia Southern University or Armstrong State University. After falling in love with the field shortly after starting my undergraduate courses I have spent my entire career in Career Development within Higher Education. It wasn’t my original plan but once I came across the field all the puzzle pieces fell in place for me! My counseling style is empathetic yet realistic. My role is to provide you with information you need so you can make your own decisions. I have experience with multiple student populations including dual enrolled, first generation, military, non-traditional, LGBTQ+, and students with disabilities. I look forward to assisting you with all your career related needs whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced alum who is seeking to make a career transition, or an alum who is recently unemployed and seeking to re-enter the workforce. Whether you need help developing a resume, interviewing, applying to graduate school, or finding full-time professional employment, I welcome the opportunity to help you put the pieces of your career puzzle together!