Meet Our Career Coaches

Experience & Expertise: 

Mary Beck has been in the career services profession for almost 30 years, with over 20 years supporting students pursuing management consulting. She enjoys gaining an understanding of an individual's strengths, values, interests, and goals, and helping them to explore careers that align with these insights. Mary Beck collaborates with students to develop strategic plans for achieving their objectives, while also guiding them through resume and cover letter creation, relationship building, and interview preparation. She also invests significant time in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with consulting firms that recruit at Fuqua. Mary Beck values giving back and is active in community engagement both in Durham and beyond.

Education and Certifications:

• Master in Counseling and Development (Higher Education Administration), George Mason University
• Bachelor in Social Work, University of Georgia
• Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach
• Participating in Duke Health & Wellness Coach Training, with the goal of National Board certification (NBHWC)

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: 

1. Communication
2. Woo
3. Arranger
4. Positivity
5. Activator

Superpower:

Creating positive energy and genuine connection. I enjoy helping students build confidence, clarify their goals, navigate challenges with resilience, and translate their ideas into meaningful action.

Fun Fact:

Mary Beck loves playing amateur sleuth while diving into British mysteries and espionage stories, and she cherishes spending time outdoors with family and friends.