Joanna Kroll

Joanna Kroll serves as Director of Career Development and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI), leading strategic operations for the Career Development Office to foster inclusive student career pathways across global industries.

Her educational credentials include:

• B.A. in Psychology from Central Michigan University
• M.A. in Counselor Education from Wayne State University
• Gallup Strengths Coaching Certification

Specializing in sociotechnical career navigation, she integrates strengths-based coaching with DEI principles to empower students in digital-age professions, emphasizing data-driven employer partnerships and holistic student development through workshops, counseling, and career courses.

Her impactful work has earned recognition through:

• UM Distinguished Diversity Award
• UMSI Peer to Peer Award
• UM Presidential Award Finalist for Innovative Leadership
• UM StaffWorks Award for Cross-Campus Technology Collaboration

She actively mentors students and alumni while collaborating with worldwide employers, directly contributing to UMSI's strong 2024-2025 employment outcomes in competitive tech and non-tech sectors through strategic recruitment pipelines and career fluency development.