Successful professionals know that they need to keep their skills sharp. This holds true for Katrina Souder, who continues to buttress her credentials even after a long career in admissions.

Lorena González has always been drawn to helping students—specifically those who attend community college and reflect her own lived experiences.

Solomon Abrams based a mid-career move into higher education because of his existing rapport with students throughout his volunteer work. “I wanted to take that connection, and I wanted to move...