Behind the Title: Yvonne Wojcicki, Campus Life Safety

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In this “Behind the Title” episode of Let’s Talk Higher Ed Careers, we dive into the unique world of campus safety with Yvonne Wojcicki, Executive Director of Campus Life Safety and Regulation Compliance at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Host Jessica Wise and Yvonne discuss the importance of safety in higher education and Yvonne’s journey from healthcare to academia. Yvonne shares insights into regulatory compliance and emergency management roles and offers tips for job seekers in higher education, including the value of transferable skills and the importance of networking. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of working in a siloed environment and how to break down barriers.

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