Aimee Laun, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Director
Aimee Laun is the Director of the Texas Woman’s University Career Connections Center. Aimee earned an M.A. in Organizational Development from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and a B.A.A.S. with business concentration from West Texas A&M University. Aimee is passionate about providing students the connections and tools they need to reach their fullest potential, become their authentic selves, and ensure their successful transition into the workplace.
Aimee brings with her the experience of working for two Fortune 100 companies, more than ten years in education, is a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP), a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and is credentialed by the Association of Colleges and University Educators (ACUE) in Effective College Instruction.
Aimee’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder results are: Belief, Positivity, Discipline, Maximizer, and Individualization.
Outside of work, Aimee enjoys spending time with family and friends, visiting her daughters, one of whom resides on the East Coast and the other on the West Coast, reading, going to the lake, and strolling with her Great Pyrenees.
Rebekah Peacock
Coordinator of Employer Relations & Office Operations
Rebekah Peacock holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in marketing from Texas Woman’s University, as well as an Associate’s degree in Global Studies from Austin Community College. During her time as a career ambassador, Rebekah Peacock developed a passion for inspiring and encouraging students to engage with the Career Connections Center. Now, as the as the Coordinator for Employer Relations and Office Operations, her philosophy is to ensure that students build vital connections with potential future employers. Undergrataude success not only depends utilizing academic resources, but also utilizing all the resources available to them from the Career Connections Center.
Outside of work, Rebekah enjoys technology and gaming, having helped to run multiple gaming and streaming conventions. She also loves reading, cooking, coffee, comics, history, philosophy, marketing, and practicing her Japanese. In the mornings and on weekends, she enjoys using her at-home barista setup to make iced lattes.
Brian Weaver
Senior Associate Director, Career Education
Brian Weaver serves as the Senior Associate Director of Career and Education at the Texas Woman’s University Career Connections Center. He holds a M.S. in Sport Management from Western Illinois University and a B.A. in Political Science from Valparaiso University.
With nearly 15 years of professional experience in student development across both higher education and K-12 settings, Brian is dedicated to helping students and alumni learn, grow, and become the best versions of themselves. He is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and his Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Relator, Achiever, Context, Learner, and Analytical.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, staying active through sports, and officiating basketball.
Zipporah Booker Long, M.S., LPC-Associate
Career Consultant, Dallas Campus, Supervised by Lilliesha Grandberry, M.Ed, LPC-S
Zipporah Booker Long brings over three years of experience in higher education career services and a strong background in mental health counseling. As a Career Consultant at Texas Woman’s University’s Dallas campus, she is dedicated to helping students in the nursing and health sciences fields navigate career planning/exploration, job search strategies, and professional development with clarity and confidence.
Zipporah received her B.S. from Texas Woman’s University in Health studies and a her M.S. in counseling psychology from Angelo State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) in Texas and integrates her background in counseling with her passion for student development. Zipporah is Clifton Strength’s certified, BLS certified, and Mental Health First-Aid certified. Her top 5 Clifton Strengths are Restorative, Learner, Connectedness, Intellection, & Consistency.
Some of her interests include spending time in the outdoors and with family, fashion, and self-development.
Robin Cole-Jett, M.Ed., M.A., CCSP
Career Consultant, College of Business
Since the beginning of her career, Robin has focused on advising others about how to find satisfaction in their work through positions at the Texas Workforce Commission, North Central Texas College, Collin College, and now, Texas Woman’s University. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M Commerce, a Master of Education from the University of North Texas, and another Master of Arts from Texas Woman’s University. As the Career Consultant for the College of Business, Robin comes with years of experience in workforce and career development, small business ownership (historical publishing and touring), LLC management (rentals and investment), and more than a decade in college teaching, too.
Robin holds a Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS) from the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and is also Strong Interest Inventory certified. In her life outside of work, Robin is a historian. She maintains a website and blog, www.RedRiverHistorian.com, has written five books about regional history, and contracts with museums, libraries, and cities for exhibit designs, ghost writing, and consultations.
Robin’s Clifford Strengths are Intellection, Learner, Context, Input, and Includer. Her RIASEC Code is Artistic, Investigative, and Social.
Specialties and Interests
Workforce and Career Development in Business, Entrepreneurship.Colleges
College of BusinessJenell Ramos, MHA, MBA
Career Consultant, Houston Campus
Jenell is the Career Consultant at the TWU – Houston campus. She received her Master of Healthcare and Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and has a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Oakland University in Rochester, MI.
Jenell comes from a diverse background in both healthcare and higher education. She’s held professional roles within patient care, healthcare administration, health insurance, and disability services. Jenell is passionate about guiding students in discovering their ultimate career path. A career path that gives them that spark of excitement, fulfillment, and purpose. As a TWU alum, she strives to give back to the school by making a positive impact on each student she meets with.
Outside of work, Jenell enjoys spending time under the sun with her dog Ella. Jenell is a huge foodie and likes to try out the different cuisines that the city of Houston has to offer. She also enjoys fashion, fitness, discovering new music, attending concerts, and trying out different coffee shops in the area. When she has the time, she loves traveling back to her hometown in Michigan to be with her family and friends.
Jenell’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Developer, Empathy, Relator, Responsibility, and Futuristic.
Colleges
TWU Institute of Health Sciences - Houston CenterGraceanne Ryken, M.A., LPC Associate
Career Consultant, College of Health Sciences, Supervised by Felicia Stone LPC-S
Graceanne received her Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College, in Illinois, and her Bachelor’s of Arts in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Graceanne is a licensed LPC Associate in the state of Texas and is Supervised by Felicia Stone, M.A., LPC-S.
Graceanne is passionate about equipping students to create meaningful, enriching lives, as they navigate their career journeys. Graceanne enjoys helping others recognize how their experiences, values, and passions can shape their story and help them live the life they want to live.
Outside of work, Graceanne enjoys being outdoors and creating things, specifically, food, arts and crafts, and poetry. Graceanne published a poetry manuscript in 2023 and competed in a poetry slam in Iowa in 2024. She looks forward to continuing to write and collaborate with other writers here in Texas.
Graceanne’s top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Strategic, Futuristic, Achiever, Communication, Ideation
Colleges
College of Health SciencesCathalina Gutierrez
Cathy serves as the Career Consultant for the College of Professional Education at Texas Woman’s University. She holds a Master’s degree in Higher and Post-Secondary Education from Arizona State University, as well as dual Bachelor’s degrees in Spanish Literature and French Literature.
With more than seven years of experience in higher education and career development, Cathy is dedicated to empowering students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. She is passionate about helping individuals discover their strengths, build confidence, and pursue careers that align with their values and goals. Her top 5 CliftonStrengths include Strategic, Ideation, Individualization, Arranger, and Learner.
Outside of work, Cathy enjoys traveling, especially day trips, reading, thrifting, and exploring new ways to prioritize health and wellness. Cathy also specializes in guiding small businesses toward growth with effective, results-driven digital marketing.
Nicole Sonkur, M.S.
Career Consultant, College of Arts and Sciences
Nicole serves as a Career Consultant for the College of Arts and Sciences. Nicole earned her Master of Science in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University and her Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religious Studies from San Jose State University.
Nicole is passionate about supporting students in reaching their greatest potential in education, career and personal development. She believes that with hard work and dedication, every student has the ability to obtain the career and lifestyle that they desire. She provides a caring, non-judgmental environment in which students are able to explore their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Outside of the office, Nicole enjoys trying new cuisine, styling, shopping and organizing. She loves spending time with her family, listening to music, dancing and creating a bond with her Half Moon Betta fish, Khalil.
Nicole’s Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Empathy, Strategic, Positivity, Relator, and Developer.
Colleges
College of Arts & SciencesMariana Royer
Career Consultant, College of Arts & Sciences
Mariana is the Career Consultant for the School of Arts & Sciences at Texas Woman’s University’s Career Connections Center. She earned her M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Nelson University and a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M International University.
A creative and detail-oriented professional, Mariana brings a diverse background in community relations and public education. With more than nine years of experience supporting student development in K–12 settings, she is passionate about empowering students through strengths-based coaching, customized training, and personalized guidance. Her work focuses on helping students build deep self-awareness, enhance performance, and foster a strengths-driven culture, ultimately guiding them to uncover their personal brand and true purpose.
Mariana is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach; her Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Achiever, Communication, Arranger, Self-Assurance, and Includer.
Beyond her professional role, Mariana enjoys spending time with her family, leading book studies, and practicing hospitality with the women in her community.
