Meet Our Team
Daniel Kennedy
Career Consultant, BA 102 Instructor
Dan Kennedy serves as a Career Consultant and Business Administration 102 Instructor for the Carson Center for Student Success. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Marketing with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Pennsylvania State University – Altoona and a Master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University – Behrend. Before joining the Carson College, Dan gained diverse experience in and out of higher education, including roles as a software sales representative, coordinator of admissions and dual enrollment, academic advisor, and collegiate soccer coach.
McKinzie Turner
Career Consultant, BA 102 Instructor
McKinzie has been a Career Consultant and BA 102 Instructor since 2022, with experience teaching Business and English at junior high, high school, and collegiate levels. She previously worked in banking and as a recruiter, hiring and advising contract employees. McKinzie holds a Master’s in Education from Eastern Washington University and a Bachelor’s in Human Resources and Operations Management from the University of Idaho, along with teaching certifications in Business, Marketing, English, and Career and Technical Education. A high school volleyball coach since 2006, she has earned numerous Coach of the Year awards, including the 2022-2023 Spokane Youth Sports honor. McKinzie also serves as an advisor for WSU Women in Business and Collegiate DECA.