University of Phoenix Vice Provost Doris Savron Appointed to Career Connectors Board of Directors

Savron brings expertise in academia, healthcare and information technology to the role

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the appointment of Doris Savron, vice provost, to the Career Connectors Board of Directors. In this role, Savron will be supporting the Career Connectors organization’s mission of empowering career seekers and organizations to succeed by connecting them with deep market insights and high-caliber coaching. Savron is one of four new members recently appointed to the Career Connectors board.

“I’m excited to work alongside very talented board members who are passionate about supporting job seekers,” shares Savron. “The organization’s mission sits at the nexus of workforce development and higher education, and I’m proud to be a part of it. Whether empowering job seekers with timely and relevant information, providing networking opportunities, or offering career coaching, the desired outcome is the same: to help job seekers leverage their skills and help employers find the talent they need.”

Career Connectors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building a better community – one organization, one career at a time. Hosting multiple networking, career and educational events per year, the Phoenix-based organization seeks to deliver content that is relevant and actionable for professionals. Free professional services include resume reviews, LinkedIn coaching, social media coaching and educational opportunities.

“I am thrilled to have Doris join the Career Connectors Board of Directors,” shares Board President Linda Luman. “Doris has a true passion for helping others and a deep understanding of the partnership between workforce and education. She is brilliantly strategic, highly efficient and works through people to accomplish big impact. With her professional experience in non-traditional education, workforce, and leadership development, she will be a welcome asset to our dynamic board.”

Savron's career spans 30 years in healthcare, information technology and academia. In her role as Vice Provost, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University. She works collaboratively with her team members to innovate academic solutions that enable the University to provide exceptional student experiences and learning environments to support student success.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, and Career Services for Life® help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

About Career Connectors

Career Connectors is innovating how people land careers and employers build talent. As Arizona’s fastest-growing employment services program, check out our unparalleled breadth of offerings at www.CareerConnectors.org or call 480-442-5806.