Get to Know Our Newest WCP Team Members!
Rachel Walker, Year to Career Director
What is your role at WCP?
Developing the new Year to Career program, which will help students move into careers with high pay really quickly - in under a year! We're excited to work with local employers in healthcare and IT to ensure that students are not only prepared, but ready to excel in their new roles.
Name one thing you are proud of:
I'm always so proud to help students achieve their educational or career goals. In my past work, I've assisted high school students as they've become the first members of their family to attend college, as well as adult learners as they've pivoted to careers in technology. To be on that journey with people doing really, really hard things - and witnessing them ultimately making it happen and achieve their goals - is so incredibly powerful and inspiring.
What is one fun fact to get to know you better?
While traveling in Guatemala last year, I hiked onto the saddle of Volcán de Fuego, a VERY active volcano. I'm looking forward to non-volcanic hiking in the coming years in my new home of Colorado.
Katie Warren, Operations Coordinator
What is your role at WCP?
Help facilitate and build new WCP classes, support WCP instructors and Operations department in various tasks, and act as NCTI student advisor and Point of Contact.
Name one thing you are proud of:
I am proud to be the first person in my family to receive higher education
What is one fun fact to get to know you better?
I have hiked the Grand Canyon several times and am a newlywed!
Nafeesa Lynn, Program Manager, Colorado Careers Collaborative
What is your role at WCP?
Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of all programs associated with the Collaborative.
Name one thing you are proud of:
Completing the 34-mile, 4-day Laugavegur trek in Iceland.
What is one fun fact to get to know you better?
I love to travel (I’ve been to 22 countries so far!) and I have a 12-year-old Portuguese Water Dog named Bob Barker.
Alyssa Sexton, Navigator, Colorado Health Careers Collaborative
What is your role at WCP?
Connecting with CHCA graduate students to help them with their future career goals.
Name one thing you are proud of:
Completing my bachelor’s degree
What is one fun fact to get to know you better?
I like to travel, ski, & hike!