Cherena Walker

Cherena Walker is a seasoned professional in career and professional development, currently serving as the Executive Director of Career & Professional Development at Stevens Institute of Technology since 2021. Prior roles include Associate Vice President and Executive Director at Occidental College, where direct reporting to the President occurred, and Director of Career Services for the Mid-Career Program at Princeton University, overseeing career development for professionals globally. Walker's extensive experience includes significant achievements as a top-rated Career Consultant at Drake Beam Morin during the financial crisis, founding and leading James/Walker International, an executive search firm, and directing global talent acquisition at Coach. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with Distinction from Rider University, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from Buffalo State University, a Certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online, and a Certificate of Theology and Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary.