Kori Renn

Director of Career Advising

What do you do?

I lead the exceptional team of coaching experts here at the UCSO to ensure our students are receiving the programming and coaching they need to succeed in their job searches.

Why do you do it?

I love developing talent and I love having a positive impact on peoples’ careers.  In this role I have the opportunity to do both.

How I got here.

The real question should be how I got back here.  Lots of planning and staying focused on what you love.  After starting my career in public accounting I quickly learned that I truly enjoyed coaching and developing talent.  That brought me back to the Kelley School in the early 2000s when I worked with the Graduate Career Services team.  Our first corporate move relocated us to Atlanta where I stayed in academia working with students at Emory University.  After another corporate relocation, to Charlotte, I transitioned into agency then corporate executive recruiting all within Financial services. This summer when my husband and I continued our discussions about our dream jobs all indicators pointed us back to IU and the time was right.  Where else would I be able to develop the talents of a team and help students launch their careers while enjoying all that Bloomington has to offer… did I mention IU basketball?

What have you learned during your career?

Relationships matter! Every connection is an opportunity to either advance or hinder your prospects. The choice is yours.

What do you do away from work?

Away from work my family keeps me busy.  My husband and I love to hike, kayak, bike and watch IU sports with our 6 year old daughter. You may also see me on an early morning campus run getting the energy out of our crazy bird dog, Bella.

I strongly believe…

…hope is not a strategy.  If you want something go get it.

I wish…

…to enjoy the small moments, every day, not just the big occasions.