Career & Leadership

Dr. Bill Faulkner has spent over 20 years as a leadership educator, higher education administrator, coach and mentor leading his own teams of professional and graduate level staff along with hundreds of emerging influencers. Bill also founded and acted as principal of his own career and leadership coaching and development firm. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Andrews University and holds both a Master’s and Doctorate in Education from the University of Georgia.

Currently, he serves as the Senior Associate Director and a Career and Leadership Coach for Executive MBA students at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he serves over 200 students engaged in the Evening Executive and Weekend Executive MBA formats  which will expand to the new Charlotte Executive MBA Program. Bill also interacts with the MBA@UNC and Full-Time cohorts through webinars and other direct support opportunities. He has an affiliation as a certified coach, speaker and trainer with Maxwell Leadership, Inc. He is also credentialed as a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, DISC Personality Profile Consultant, and Designing Your Life Coach and Studio facilitator.

Camille has over 10 years as a strategic career services leader in the field of education and career development. She has focused on master-level career coaching and advising including working with MBA, MPH, MHA, MSPH and PhD students with UNC Gillings School and UNC Kenan-Flagler. Camille emphasizes career exploration, career planning and self-empowerment while supporting students in the goal setting and life planning process. Camille’s driving philosophy is helping students find their unique personal mission. She helps guide leaders to achieve life-changing success in their careers by developing strategic plans that align with their personal mission and goals while connecting them to the right connections that will help to advance their careers.

Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, Camille worked with public health professionals across a variety of industries, including government, healthcare, health informatics, health administration and health insurance.

Camille received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Education from Winthrop University.

Focus: MBA@UNC

Zoe has been a professional coach for the past 13 years. Her recent coaching focus has been on helping seasoned professionals find or recapture passion for the next step in their career journey. Prior to her career in professional coaching Zoe has held a number of functional roles in industry, specifically transportation, retail management, banking, and on various consulting projects. Zoe holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Sociology from Earlham College in Richmond, IN, and received an MBA from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, Zoe is credentialed as a Career Ownership coach, Professional Life coach, and Holistic Health coach.

Zoe resides in Davidson, NC and spends her spare time visiting her adult children as often as possible, cooking, reading, and playing with Decker, her golden retriever.

Focus: Charlotte Executive MBA

Nadine Verna is an award-winning career coach with over 17 years of experience in higher education. Prior to Kenan-Flagler Business School, Nadine was the Director of Career Development in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University. Nadine has also held career coaching roles at Yale School of Management, Wake Forest School of Business, Columbia School of Social Work, and Duke University.

Nadine is a certified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments. She has also completed various trainings and certificates in career and life coaching, financial literacy, and mental health, wellness, and human development.

A native New Yorker of Haitian heritage, Nadine enjoys going to brunch, traveling, reading, watching documentaries, and volunteering with the nonprofit, Mindful Awareness Academy for Children (MAAC), in her spare time. Her degrees are from Mount Holyoke College and New York University.

Noemi Morillo-Vasquez has over 14 years of experience in higher education across career services and admissions, cultivating relationships with corporate partners, and leading recruitment and hiring strategies. Passionate about access, equality and inclusion in the workplace, Noemi has also led several organizational initiatives in the diversity, equity and inclusion space.

Noemi joined UNC Kenan-Flagler  in 2012. She previously spent almost six years as an integral member of the Employer Engagement & Recruiting (EE&R) team. In addition to heading MBA recruiting and hiring relationships for a portfolio of core employer partners within the consulting, marketing and real estate sectors (including Deloitte, Greystar Real Estate Partners, and Procter & Gamble Company), Noemi worked collaboratively across key stakeholders to strategically navigate recruiting challenges, identify opportunities and effectively meet hiring goals. In her most recent role as associate director of admissions and diversity programs in the Business School’s Master of Accounting (MAC) program, Noemi served as a champion for the MAC program, working to build relationships with prospective candidates and recruiting top talent. Leading the holistic strategy for the MAC program’s signature early access and diversity pipeline initiatives, she specifically focused on working with corporate sponsors, connecting with underrepresented populations and enhancing programming that ensured broad awareness of the MAC program.

Noemi is originally from Bronx, New York, and earned her BA in political science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Prior to joining UNC Kenan-Flagler, Noemi served in variety of roles co-leading employer outreach and campus recruiting efforts at Fordham Law School in New York City. She received her MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler in December 2021. Residing in Durham, Noemi enjoys serving within her community, spending time at her favorite local coffee shops and short trips (making lasting memories) with her family.

Dr. Sandra Sienko Chandler has 20+ years of experience in education and strategic partner engagement. She has industry expertise in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare and Education. Sandra currently serves as the Senior Associate Director, Employer Engagement & Recruiting at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and has been a member of the Career & Leadership team since 2018. She has primary responsibility for designing and implementing employer strategy seeking opportunity to engage with our Full-Time MBA students in the Energy, Sustainability Healthcare and Technology sectors. She also leads efforts related to Employer Engagement for students seeking just-in-time hiring opportunities. This population includes those MBA students conducting an off-campus search within any of our MBA Programs (Full-Time, Evening Executive, Weekend Executive, MBA@UNC & Charlotte Executive). Sandra also works collaboratively with the Kenan-Flagler Alumni Community to support those seeking to hire our talented students or engage with employers as a job seeker. She is experienced in developing and executing market research and leading teams aligned to organizational goals and mission and able to manage and grow an active portfolio of prospects.

Dr. Chandler is a Certified Veteran Career Strategist, currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the North Carolina Technology Association (NC Tech) and completed her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development at North Carolina State University.

Prior to the transition to UNC-Chapel Hill, Sandra spent eight years with the national education nonprofit organization New Teacher Center, focused on ending the predictability of educational inequity in public education for systemically underserved students by focusing on accelerating educator effectiveness and remains an advocate for education as an important part of enhancing economic mobility for students and families. She has also served as an Adjunct Faculty Member delivering Human Resource Development courses at Durham Technical Community College and has four years of experience on the Undergraduate Admissions team at Duke University.

Focus: Working Professional Opportunities

Richard Combs joins UNC Kenan-Flagler with a variety of higher education experiences including collegiate athletics, fundraising, alumni relations and career services. He is a connector who is passionate about creating opportunities for all learners. Most recently, Richard served as a campus recruiter focused on hiring for a finance rotational program and technical roles for a government services company.

Originally from Statesboro, Ga., and a University of Georgia fan, Richard attended The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn. for high school as a boarding student and later matriculated to Wake Forest University. He earned his BA in History from Wake Forest and a MA in Career Counseling from NC Central University. Currently living in Durham with his family, Richard enjoys playing sports, especially pickleball, traveling to the NC mountains, and considers himself a college basketball aficionado.

Natalie, a vibrant leader in the realm of higher education, brings a rich tapestry of experience and innovation to her role. Originally hailing from Mexico City, Mexico, she joined the University of North Carolina in October 2017 and the C&L Operations team as Associate Director in January 2024. Her journey in academia is marked by over 18 years of professional dedication, characterized by strategic leadership, a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a flair for integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and AR into educational paradigms.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from Emmanuel College and a Master’s in Higher Education from Appalachian State University, Natalie’s educational foundation is both strong and diverse. Her expertise shines in areas like operational management, brand enhancement, collaborative partnerships, and data-driven decision-making.

Beyond her professional realm, Natalie’s life is filled with diverse interests. An avid traveler, she has explored over 20 countries, enriching her global perspective. When not journeying abroad, she cherishes moments with her husband and two pups, enjoys local culinary delights, and hosts game nights, bringing together friends for shared experiences.

Cassandra Williams serves as the Assistant Director on our Operations team for Career & Leadership for MBA & Alumni. In her role, she oversees the Career & Leadership budget, marketing & communications strategy, and strategic operations for our wealth and variety of diverse, specialized Career & Leadership programming and recruiting events.

She holds a BA in Psychology and Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a competitive swimmer on various club teams throughout college and high school (State Champions in 2012). She is also a fearless foodie and a huge Carolina basketball fan! She was recognized with a SHRA Dean’s Performance Award.

Focus: Strategic Operations, Budget, Marketing & Communications

Aidan Peacock serves as our front-line representative to students and employers on behalf of the Career & Leadership team. He also provides operational and strategic support for service delivery optimization, and manages vendor contracts, event logistics, and student data.

Aidan is originally from Pittsfield, Maine, and moved to Durham in the summer of 2022 shortly before joining UNC. He earned his BA in Latin American Studies from Hampshire College and is currently an MBA candidate at NC State. In his free time, he enjoys playing pick-up soccer, cooking questionable dishes, playing board games with friends, and shooting pool.

Focus: Strategic Operations, Vendor Management, Student Data

Jessica Manneh is a Western NC native but has called Raleigh her home for 20 years. She comes to UNC Kenan-Flagler with a background in HR Operations, Recruiting, Hospitality and Customer Service. Jessica received her degree in BA-HR Management from Western Governor’s University and holds a SHRM-CP. She is a member of the Raleigh Metro SHRM and prioritizes professional development.

Jessica loves Carolina Athletics, especially attending home games with her kids. She also enjoys reading, exploring culture, and all things ’90s. She is a lifelong learner and hopes to explore the world with her family.

Focus: On-Campus Recruitment