Angela Tsuei-Strause, Executive Director
tsuei-strausea@queens.edu
Angela joined Queens in 2013 and leads the career office’s strategic efforts to support
students, alumni and employers. She is particularly interested in supporting diversity,
equity and inclusion initiatives and working with economic mobility efforts. Prior
to Queens, Angela headed Parsons School of Design’s career office in New York.
Angela holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornell University and a Master of Science
in Organization Development from Queens. She is additionally a member of Leadership
Charlotte.
In her spare time, Angela enjoys her family, gardening, reading Wikipedia and interior
decorating.
Contact her about: the office and resources available, how an employer can work with
us, first destination outcomes.
Katie Freedman, Assistant Director Internship Programs
freedmank@queens.edu
Katie joined Queens in January 2020 as the Assistant Director of Internship Programs.
In this role, she oversees the Queens Internship Program as well as career readiness
initiatives. She also serves as the Career Coach for the College of Arts and Sciences
and the Knight School of Communication.
Prior to Queens, Katie worked in career development at the University of San Diego
and Virginia Tech. Katie, a first-generation college student, holds a master’s degree
in Higher Education from the University of South Carolina and bachelor’s degree in
Communication Studies and Political Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Having called five states home (NJ, PA, SC, VA, CA) prior to ending up in North Carolina,
outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time exploring Charlotte with her husband,
daughter, and dog, going for runs and group fitness classes, Watching the British
Bakeoff, meal prepping new recipes, and weekend getaways.
Contact her about: internship program questions, career readiness programming and
resources, and to schedule a career coaching appointment.
Travis M. Wright, Assistant Director Employer Relations
wrightt2@queens.edu
Travis joined Queens in January 2020 as Assistant Director of Employer Relations.
In this role, he helps organizations connect with Queens community through a variety
of programming initiatives including Career Chat series, networking events, and information
sessions. He serves as Career Coach for Blair College of Health, Presbyterian School
of Nursing, and Cato School of Education.
Prior to Queens, Travis worked in student life and academic advising. He is a proud
first-generation college graduate and holds a Master of Education in Higher Education
from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) and Bachelor of Arts in
English Literature from Appalachian State University. He is a member of The Honor
Society of Phi Kappa Phi for academic excellence, American College Personnel Association,
National Academic Advising Association, North Carolina Association for Colleges and
Employers, and serves as an advisor for Queens Rotaract Club.
Travis has lived across all regions in North Carolina from cold Appalachian Mountains
to the warm and sunny coast. On weekends, you can catch him cheering on his Mountaineers
and Seahawks to victory, enjoying the Charlotte food scene, reading, going on new
adventures, and playing with his pups Cooper and Charley.
Contact him about: health and education career coaching appointments, upcoming employer
events, recruiting Queens students, and employer partnerships
Kathy Galen, Coordinator
galenk@queens.edu
After a long career in personal banking at Wells Fargo, Kathy joined the career office
to serve students, alumni and employers. Since 2018, she has helped with questions
about the internship program, events and how an employer can hire Queens talent.
Kathy enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and making perogies.
Contact her about: making an appointment for career coaching, internship program,
how to hire a Queens student, events and career resources.
Tori Stevens, Career Coach
stevenst2@queens.edu
Tori is a vibrant and answers-driven woman who exudes an enthusiastic passion to bring
out the best in talent through leadership coaching and speaking.
Tori graduated from Central Michigan University twice, including, a Bachelor in Communication
and a Masters in Educational Leadership.
She has developed a plethora of real-world experiences throughout 14 years where she
has conducted over 15,000+ candidate interviews, hired 3,000+ individuals, and managed
2,000+ people within corporate and higher education. Tori is the Founder of evolYOUtion
and provides a leadership coaching platform which develops and honors individuals’
learning styles, natural character traits, and backgrounds through interactive engagements,
forward-thinking concepts, and attitude shifting tools to achieve greater human connection,
personal fulfillment, and business relationships. In addition, Tori has taught in
higher education for 11 years.
Contact her about: McColl School of Business career coaching appointments.
