Beau Gilbert
About Beau Gilbert
Beau Gilbert is a Program Success Manager and Career Coach with extensive experience in education and community engagement. They have worked in various roles at Clackamas Community College, Portland State University, and Merit America, focusing on student support and career development.
Work at Merit America
Beau Gilbert currently serves as a Program Success Manager and Career Coach at Merit America, a position held since 2022. In this role, Gilbert facilitates career coaching for adults transitioning from low-wage jobs to careers in technology. The coaching process involves addressing self-doubt and enhancing the skills that are marketable in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Beau Gilbert holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy with a focus on Leadership for Sustainability Education from Portland State University, completed between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, Gilbert earned a Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs in Higher Education from the same institution in 2018-2019. Gilbert also has a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Oregon State University, obtained from 2013 to 2016. Gilbert completed high school education at Canby High School, graduating in 2012.
Background
Beau Gilbert has a diverse professional background in education and community engagement. Prior to joining Merit America, Gilbert worked at Clackamas Community College in various roles, including Program Specialist for the Multicultural Center and Instructor for the First Year Experience Program. Gilbert also served as a Leadership Programs Coordinator at the Student Sustainability Center at Portland State University and as a Volunteer Coordinator at Learning Gardens Laboratory.
Achievements
Throughout their career, Beau Gilbert has coordinated significant community initiatives, such as a farm-to-table fundraiser that involved securing sponsorships from local businesses and managing over 100 volunteers. Gilbert has also mentored peers in academic settings, providing support in thesis writing and editing. Additionally, Gilbert has planned and hosted annual community gatherings for new students in the Educational Leadership program to promote mentorship and a sense of belonging.