FloridaACE 2026

Ciara Suarez has been working in Higher Education since 2019, and returned to the New College of Florida in September 2023 as the Coordinator of Office and Recruitment Services in the Center for Career Engagement and Opportunity. She is also the Coordinator in the Office of Global Education. In the CEO, Ciara leads front desk operations, customer service initiatives, and recruitment services for employers. In the Office of Global Education, Ciara coordinates study abroad and domestic exchange programs and advises students on how to include global engagement in their academic experience. She is also the fiscal liaison for all units in Career Success and Experiential Learning.

She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Coach with experience in career development, coaching, and counseling in higher education and non-profit organizations. She is dedicated to supporting students as they navigate their collegiate journey and work toward their personal and professional goals. She is an active member of the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers (FloridaACE), National Career Development Association (NCDA) and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).