PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator of Higher Education and Student Affairs Program
Department of Educational Leadership and Policies
University of South Carolina
August 2019-current
Graduate Assistant to Dr. Christa Porter
Department of Educational Administration
Michigan State University
June 2013-2014
Residence Education Training Consultant
Department of Residence Education and Housing Services
Michigan State University
June 2012-August 2012
Assistant Director of Residential Life
Office of Residential Life
Washington University in St. Louis
July 2008-June 2009
Assistant Director for Residence Life
Department of Residence Life and Student Housing
Southern Methodist University
June 2006-June 2008
Residential College Director
Office of Residential Life
Washington University in St. Louis
July 2002-May 2006
Graduate Intern, Campus Life Union Board
Office of Student Development and Diversity
Loyola University Chicago
September 2001-May 2002
Graduate Intern, New Student Orientation
Student Transition Programs
Loyola University Chicago
August 2000-September 2001
Graduate Intern Recruitment Coordinator
Office of Student Life
Loyola University Chicago
October 2000-May 2001
Practicum Intern
Department of Residence Life
DePaul University
January 2002-May 2002
Practicum Intern
Office of Student Judicial Affairs
University of Illinois-Chicago
August 2001-December 2001
INVITED AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Yao, C.W., Wawrzynski, M., Cohen, M., Crook, M., & Landess, E. (2014, March). National Peer Educator Survey 2013: Learning Outcomes for Peer Educators. Presented at the College Student Educators International (ACPA) Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Porter, C.J., & Yao, C.W. (2013, October). Writing Techniques. Presented to the Student Affairs Graduate Association General Assembly, East Lansing, MI.
Yao, C.W., & Scharpen, J. (2013, September). Discovering Your Strengths: Strengthsquest Workshop. Facilitated at Michigan State University Student Union Training, East Lansing, MI.
Yao, C.W. (2013, April). Student Leadership: Encouraging the Heart. Guest lecturer in EAD 315: Student Leadership Training, East Lansing, MI.
Yao, C.W. (2013, February). Professionalism, Job Searching, and Interviewing Skills. Guest lectured in TE 803: Professional Role and Teaching Practice II, East Lansing, MI.
Yao, C.W. (2013, February). Finding Your Fit: How to Ask Good Questions to Understand Institutional Culture and Climate. Presented at a virtual roundtable for The Placement Exchange.
Yao, C.W. (2008, October). Co-ed Housing and Sexuality in College Students. Guest lecturer in a Gender Studies class “Hooking Up: Healthy Exploration or Harmful Exploitation?” Washington University in St. Louis.
Yao, C.W. (2008, March). Placement Interview Tips for Candidates. Presented at The Placement Exchange, Boston, MA
Yao, C.W. (2008, February). Supervising the Future: A Roundtable Discussion. Presented at the Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers Annual Conference, Frisco, TX.
Yao, C.W., & Khan, R. (2007, April). Our Responsibility to Maximize and Motivate our Millennial Student Affairs Professionals. Presented at the American College Personnel Association /National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Joint Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Yao, C.W., & Elliott, M.F. (2006, March). Thefacebook.com: Making a Difference. Presented at the American College Personnel Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Yao, C.W., Lempfert, T., & Pasternak, V. (2005, July; 2006, March 2006). Constructing a Web of Support to Make a Difference. Presented at the Association of College and University Housing Officers International Conference, Milwaukee, WI and American College Personnel Association National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Yao, C.W., Conti, J., & Lempfert, K. (2004, March). Powerful AND Possible: Planning Large Scale Community Service Events that Work. Presented at the American College Personnel Association National Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Yao, C.W., Holmes, R.J., & Stephens, C. (2003, March; 2004, March). Connecting Outside the Classroom: Faculty, First-year Students, and Food. Presented at the American College Personnel Association National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, and the St. Louis Area Housing Association Spring Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Yao, C.W. (2002, March). Future Vision: Trends and Issues in Student Affairs. Presented at the Next Generation Conference (American College Personnel Association), Long Beach, CA.
Yao, C.W. (2002, March). Closing Reflections: Voice, Vision, and Vocation. Next Generation Conference (American College Personnel Association), Long Beach, CA.