Thea Rachel Zunick Ed.d

Thea Rachel Zunick, Ed.D has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Thea Rachel is currently the Director of Community Giving at The Jed Foundation (JED), where they previously held the positions of Senior Manager and Manager of Community Engagement. Thea is also a Professional Speaker for Thrive Speaks, which focuses on promoting holistic well-being and personal growth. In addition, they have served as a Speaker, Coach, and Facilitator for Greek University, delivering engaging learning material on topics such as resiliency, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Earlier in their career, Thea worked as a Client Specialist at Tory Burch and as the Director of Student Life & Adjunct Professor at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Thea Rachel also has experience as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Montclair State University, an Associate Director of Student Life at Stevens Institute of Technology, and an Assistant Director for Greek Life and Wellness at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Prior to entering the field of higher education, Thea worked as a Sales Associate and Visuals Assistant at Banana Republic and as an Assistant Director of Student Development at Iona College.

Thea Rachel Zunick, Ed.D has a diverse education history. Thea Rachel obtained a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Design of Learning Environments from Rutgers Graduate School of Education, completing their studies between 2013 and 2017. Prior to that, they pursued a certificate at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Equity Institute for Doctoral Students, focusing on equity issues in 2015.

Earlier in their education, Thea earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida from 2005 to 2007. Thea Rachel also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from The College of New Jersey, which they completed from 2002 to 2005. In addition, they obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Middlesex College between 1999 and 2002.

Alongside their formal education, Thea has pursued various certifications to enhance their skill set. Thea Rachel obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, as well as Instructional Design for Adult Learners from LinkedIn in October 2019. Thea Rachel also earned a Human Resource Management Certification for People Managers from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management in September 2019. Furthermore, Thea acquired a Change Style Indicator & Change Navigator Certification in June 2019 through OKA (Otto Kroeger Associates). Earlier that year, in May, they completed the Emotional Intelligence EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 Certification Training from the same institution.

Additionally, Thea holds a TIPS Certification from the National Hospitality Training LLC, obtained in September 2005. Prior to their formal education, they also obtained certifications as an Actor, Dancer, and Performer from Actors' Equity Association in January 1999. Lastly, they acquired a Zumba Instructor certification, although specific details about its attainment are not available.