Gena Grant ’15
When I graduated from Denison in 2015 with my BA in Women’s and Gender Studies, I knew what I was passionate about, but wasn’t sure yet how to turn it into a career. I considered going to graduate school for psychology but quickly realized it wasn’t the right path for me. I learned about working in higher education as a career path from a friend and ended up pursuing my MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs. While interning at Otterbein University’s career center, it became clear that my calling was to support others in their career journeys. Since then, I have been dedicated to this field and have loved every moment!
As the Associate Director of the Healthcare, Clinical Research, and Wellness Career Community, I leverage my background in veterinary graduate school career coaching to support students pursuing various healthcare fields. My career development philosophy is that if you listen to yourself and make decisions that are in line with your values and interests, you’ll end up right where you need to be; I am a product of that very process! I am here to support you in that journey of self-discovery; to listen and never judge you, and to be your cheerleader and advocate as you follow its twists and turns.
I live in Columbus with my husband, Jack, and our two cats, Luna and Peanut. I love food, cats, movies (especially horror), and traveling.
Works
Grant, G., Koepsel, R. (2025). Leveraging AI to Advance Your Career: Smarter Applications, Stronger Interviews, Better Outcomes. Presented at The American Veterinary Medical Association Conference. Washington, D.C.
Grant, G. (2024). Ask or You Won’t Receive: Empowering Students to Get the Offers They Deserve Through Contract Negotiation Labs. Presented at The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Conference. Washington, D.C.
Service
The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, Denison Global Health Advisory Committee (2024-Present), Kappa Kappa Gamma (Gamma Omega Chapter) Advisory Board (2024-Present), Phi Beta Kappa