Marva Gumbs Jennings
About Marva Gumbs Jennings
Marva Gumbs Jennings serves as the Managing Director of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Initiatives at The George Washington University, where she focuses on enhancing career opportunities through various interdisciplinary initiatives. She has a background in education and psychology, and has held multiple roles at the university, including Executive Director and Director of Career Services.
Work at The George Washington University
Marva Gumbs Jennings has held multiple positions at The George Washington University since 1984. She began her career as Assistant Director of the Career and Cooperative Education Center from 1984 to 1989. Following this role, she served as Director of Career Services from 1990 to 2000. From 2000 to 2012, she was the Executive Director. Since 2012, she has been the Managing Director of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Initiatives, focusing on enhancing career opportunities through interdisciplinary initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Marva Gumbs Jennings earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Counseling from 1981 to 1983. Her academic background supports her expertise in career development and student services.
Background
Marva Gumbs Jennings has extensive experience in career services and student support within higher education. Her career at The George Washington University spans over three decades, during which she has developed and implemented various strategies to assist students in their career paths. Her roles have included direct involvement in designing services tailored to specific student populations, including military-related students and student athletes.
Achievements
Marva Gumbs Jennings has designed a model to assist students in identifying their career direction. She has developed strategies to address the career development needs of student athletes, student veterans, and students with disabilities. Additionally, she coordinates customized services for military-related students, focusing on educational and employer-related strategies. Her participation in university-wide committees has contributed to the design of comprehensive student services.