Aimee Laun, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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 who resides on the East Coast and the other on the West Coast, reading, going to the lake, and strolling with her Great Pyrenees.
Brookelyn Bush, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Employer Relations, Technology, & Operations

Dr. Brookelyn Bush is the Associate Director for Employer Relations at the Texas Woman’s University Career Connections Center. Her background is in social work and education. Within her diverse background, she’s learned that her passion lies in enhancing the quality of life for others, finding a balance, and initially guide one back to a structured environment. Brookelyn received her Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University. She received her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Arlington, and her Bachelor of Social Work from Texas Woman’s University.
Brookelyn’s strengths lie in communication, listening, problem-solving, and analyzing. These strengths are vital to her because they provide wise counsel to others and allows her to have a different perspective of the world, one that helps to make sense to oneself and to other people. Brookelyn’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder results are Strategic, Discipline, Self-Assurance, Relator, and Learner.
Outside of school and work, Brookelyn enjoys spending time with her husband and children, shopping, and reading a good book. Her favorite quote is from Michelle Obama which reads, “The only limit to the height of your achievement is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.”
Zipporah Booker Long, M.S., LPC-Associate
Career Consultant, Dallas Campus, Supervised by Bryant Guidry LPC-S

Zipporah 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 in history, her avocation, 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.
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 consultations.
Robin’s Clifford Strengths are Intellection, Learner, Context, Input, and Includer. Her RIASEC Code is Artistic, Investigative, and Social.
Specialties and Interests
Workforce Development in Business, Entrepreneurship.Colleges
College of BusinessShauna Sellers
Career Consultant, College of Arts & Sciences & Undecided

Shauna Sellers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and brings extensive experience in learning and career development to her new role at TWU. Previously, Shauna worked with Early Careers programs, where she guided young professionals at the start of their careers—a role that ignited her passion for helping others find their paths.
As a lifelong learner and advocate for personal growth, Shauna is committed to empowering individuals to navigate their career journeys with clarity and purpose. She excels at building meaningful connections and takes a genuine, caring approach to uncovering each individual’s unique potential. Whether conducting one-on-one consultations, facilitating workshops, or sharing insights on career trends, Shauna is dedicated to helping others discover their strengths and take confident steps forward.
Outside of work, Shauna enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, relaxing on the lake, reading, and traveling.
Shauna’s CliftonStrengths are Communication, Woo, Ideation, Responsibility, and Arranger.
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College of Arts & SciencesNicole 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.
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College of Arts & SciencesJenell 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.
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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