Mark Danaher - Career Coach
CT Web: http://www.markdanaher.com Email: mark@markdanaher.com
Mark Danaher is a leading voice in Facilitating Career Development.
With over 30 years in career development, Mark has become a trusted guide for professionals completing the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) program. As a Master Trainer, he has trained and mentored hundreds of FCD Instructors, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to prepare the next generation of career practitioners.
Mark’s approach blends practical strategies with a deep understanding of adult learning, helping participants connect course content to their own professional settings. His experience spans education, workforce development, and organizational training, allowing him to adapt FCD principles to diverse audiences and needs.
The impact of his work is reflected in participant feedback. One recent graduate shared, “Thank you for everything over the last couple of months—especially your patience and amazing insight into career development. It has been great to apply what I have learned into my day-to-day work, impacting the lives of students and alums.”
Whether in the classroom, online, or at conferences, Mark’s mission is clear: to elevate the practice of career development through high-quality FCD training that inspires professionals to make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve. Learn more at www.markdanaher.com.
Mark Danaher is a leading voice in Facilitating Career Development.
With over 30 years in career development, Mark has become a trusted guide for professionals completing the National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Facilitating Career Development (FCD) program. As a Master Trainer, he has trained and mentored hundreds of FCD Instructors, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to prepare the next generation of career practitioners.
Mark’s approach blends practical strategies with a deep understanding of adult learning, helping participants connect course content to their own professional settings. His experience spans education, workforce development, and organizational training, allowing him to adapt FCD principles to diverse audiences and needs.
The impact of his work is reflected in participant feedback. One recent graduate shared, “Thank you for everything over the last couple of months—especially your patience and amazing insight into career development. It has been great to apply what I have learned into my day-to-day work, impacting the lives of students and alums.”
Whether in the classroom, online, or at conferences, Mark’s mission is clear: to elevate the practice of career development through high-quality FCD training that inspires professionals to make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve. Learn more at www.markdanaher.com.
Malka P. Edelman
NY Web: http://www.comprehensivecareerplanning.com Email: malka.edelman@gmail.com
Passionate to help build the professional futures of the next generation of NCDA FCD Instructors and NCDA CCSPs. Over 35 years in higher education/career services; over 15 years of extensive training experience globally: Asia, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, Central and South America; 23 years of teaching Career Development course in graduate schools to students to preparing to be School Counselors and Mental Health Counselors; 35 years working with students with disabilities. Have provided training internationally since 2010, Clients in China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and beyond and, of course, throughout the United States.
Passionate to help build the professional futures of the next generation of NCDA FCD Instructors and NCDA CCSPs. Over 35 years in higher education/career services; over 15 years of extensive training experience globally: Asia, Africa, Gulf Region, Europe, Central and South America; 23 years of teaching Career Development course in graduate schools to students to preparing to be School Counselors and Mental Health Counselors; 35 years working with students with disabilities. Have provided training internationally since 2010, Clients in China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Nigeria and beyond and, of course, throughout the United States.
Melyssa Harrison
SC Web: http://www.fasttrackcdf.com Email: Melyssa@FastTrackCDF.com
Melyssa Harrison is a nationally recognized career development leader, instructor, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience spanning workforce development, education, school career development, and career services. As co-instructor for Harrison & Associates International, she provides practical, fast-track training grounded in real-world application and measurable outcomes. An NCDA FCD Instructor since 2012, NCDA FCD Master Trainer since 2019, and SCDA Instructor since 2019, Melyssa has trained more than 715 professionals nationwide and internationally across workforce, K–12, higher education, nonprofit, private practice, military, and related sectors. Her instructional approach combines hands-on learning, case-based application, authentic field experiences, and proven strategies that translate directly into practice. Melyssa established the only Young Adult Services Career Center in her state, creating a pilot model for successful youth engagement and career services. Under her leadership, her team became one of the state’s top performers in job placements and credential attainment. In addition to teaching career development and continuing education courses, she holds credentials including GCDF Instructor (GCDFI) and Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
Melyssa Harrison is a nationally recognized career development leader, instructor, and trainer with more than 25 years of experience spanning workforce development, education, school career development, and career services. As co-instructor for Harrison & Associates International, she provides practical, fast-track training grounded in real-world application and measurable outcomes. An NCDA FCD Instructor since 2012, NCDA FCD Master Trainer since 2019, and SCDA Instructor since 2019, Melyssa has trained more than 715 professionals nationwide and internationally across workforce, K–12, higher education, nonprofit, private practice, military, and related sectors. Her instructional approach combines hands-on learning, case-based application, authentic field experiences, and proven strategies that translate directly into practice. Melyssa established the only Young Adult Services Career Center in her state, creating a pilot model for successful youth engagement and career services. Under her leadership, her team became one of the state’s top performers in job placements and credential attainment. In addition to teaching career development and continuing education courses, she holds credentials including GCDF Instructor (GCDFI) and Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
Amber L. Manning-Ouellette - Associate Professor
OK Web: https://education.okstate.edu/hesa/faculty.html Email: dramoleaders@gmail.com
Amber Manning-Ouellette, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of higher education and student affairs at Oklahoma State University. She also holds the Anderson, Farris, and Halligan Endowed Professorship for College Student Development. Dr. Manning-Ouellette has over 18 years of experience in higher education which includes working as a student affairs administrator for over 8 years in functional areas such as first year experience, faculty development, advising, retention programs, and career development. She has taught career decision-making courses, led leadership and career development learning communities, and coordinated career development efforts in advising and undergraduate programs. She is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a facilitating career development (FCD) instructor, SCDA instructor, and FCD master trainer. Dr. Manning-Ouellette does consulting through Dr. AMO Consulting, LLC and A & P Career Consulting.
Amber Manning-Ouellette, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of higher education and student affairs at Oklahoma State University. She also holds the Anderson, Farris, and Halligan Endowed Professorship for College Student Development. Dr. Manning-Ouellette has over 18 years of experience in higher education which includes working as a student affairs administrator for over 8 years in functional areas such as first year experience, faculty development, advising, retention programs, and career development. She has taught career decision-making courses, led leadership and career development learning communities, and coordinated career development efforts in advising and undergraduate programs. She is a Certified Career Counselor (CCC), a facilitating career development (FCD) instructor, SCDA instructor, and FCD master trainer. Dr. Manning-Ouellette does consulting through Dr. AMO Consulting, LLC and A & P Career Consulting.
Constance J. Pritchard - Owner
NJ Web: https://pritchard.crhosts.com/ Email: constancejpritchard@outlook.com, constancejpritchard@gmail.com
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
Dr. Pritchard has worked with healthcare, education, manufacturing, law enforcement, banking, and government, presenting seminars and workshops on coaching, career development, workforce development, and business topics. Dr. Pritchard has delivered career training internationally (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Peru, Micro Asia, China, Russia, Uganda, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan) and nearly every state in the US. Previously, she directed a university career center. Dr. Pritchard is currently chair of NCDA's Master Trainer Workshop Committee, NCDA's Credentialing Commission and the Commission's International Taskforce. The Credentialing Commission has developed and launched 5 new credentials in 2017. She is Previously, she was the Contributing Editor for NCDA's Career Developments magazine and served for 6 years on NCDA's Facilitating Career Development (CSP) Advisory Council. Recently, she authored the chapter on career assessment in business for the 7th edition of NCDA's Guide to Career Assessment. Dr. Pritchard's NCDA Facilitating Career Development training is focused on each learner and the learner's needs. Her online course includes extra resources for every topic and additional topics for learner use. The site contains 100s of additional resources, and all are available for a client's use, both during and after completing the course. Individuals set their own timeline for completion thus providing flexibility for each learner. Credit cards and checks are accepted for payment. Courses are customized for organizations and learners. Current Leadership Roles Chair, NCDA Credentialing Committee NCDA Master Trainer, Instructor, Fellow Treasurer, Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association Committee Chair, Asia Pacific Career Development Association.