The Pivot: Faculty, Leadership, Freedom (Part 1)
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Dr. Karen Dace shares her journey from faculty to academic leadership and her transition into retirement, emphasizing resilience and purpose.
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Karen Dace reflects on her journey from faculty to academic leadership and how she navigated a transition back into faculty and then retirement after DEI offices were eliminated as part of the current political echochamber. Dr. Dace shares her story of leaving behind a 30-plus year career rooted in advocacy and leadership, and how she reframed her recent retirement not as an ending, but as a new beginning. Still passionate about scholarship and impact, she continues working on a book, proving she is far from finished. Her story is a powerful reminder that titles may change, but purpose remains. Listen to a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and embracing your next chapter with confidence. Connect with our guest on LinkedIn Dr. Karen Dace Find more episodes of this podcast on my website: Dr. Pat Sanders or Apple , Spotify , or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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