Kerry Kidwell-Slak Directory Page

Kerry Kidwell-Slak joined the Smith Office of Career Services in March 2024 as the Senior Director of Graduate Career Coaching. In this role, she oversees the graduate career coaching team to ensure that every Smith graduate student has access to the resources and coaching needed to secure their individual career goals.

Most recently, Kidwell-Slak served as the Director of Career Curricula and Communication at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where she oversaw the onboarding and orientation for all MBA students and led efforts to engage students at all academic levels in ‘One McDonough’ programming around career development topics. Prior to that role, Kidwell-Slak worked for several non-profits and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, to support students and professionals focused on STEM careers. In all of her positions, a common theme has been a commitment to growing people and leveraging a strategic and systems mindset to encourage effective organizations.

Kidwell-Slak is a Maryland native and current College Park resident. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University and an MA in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University. In addition, she holds a Certification in Career Management Coaching. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the outdoors, watching college basketball, leading a local Girl Scout troop, and reading good books.