About me
As the Academic Program Manager of Work+ at the University of Central Florida, Lashay is dedicated to transforming student employment into a cornerstone of career readiness. With a background spanning career counseling and experiential learning faculty roles since 2019, they bring a holistic perspective to the UCF Career Services team. The Work+ team recently spearheaded a division-wide (200+ staff) Work+ training initiative where 90% of participants reported feeling fully equipped to integrate NACE competencies into their supervision. A "Triple Knight" in the making, Lashay holds a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is entering into candidacy soon for her doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction. Lashay's work sits at the intersection of educational psychology and workforce development, ensuring every student's "job" is a step toward their career.
