Sharon Belden Castonguay

Sharon Belden Castonguay serves as Executive Director of the Gordon Career Center at Wesleyan University, bringing over 20 years of experience as an adult developmental psychologist and career counselor. With a doctorate in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard and a master's from the University of Michigan, she combines academic expertise with practical career guidance. Her work, including her TEDx talk "The Psychology of Career Decisions" and courses like "Success and Failure," explores the intersection of identity, culture, and career development. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets including Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Inc.com, while her podcasts "Careers by Design" and "First Year Out" demonstrate her commitment to innovative career education. Through teaching, writing, and leadership, she helps professionals at all career stages navigate their professional development.