Kimberly speaks about some common pitfalls with mentoring and how to avoid them.
Kimberly A. Griffin is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland. Prior to becoming a faculty member, she served as a higher education administrator and student affairs professional, working in undergraduate and graduate admissions, promoting diverse and hospitable learning environments, and new student orientation. These professional experiences have greatly informed her work as a scholar, and her research focuses on three core topics: the persistence and success of underserved students; diversity within the Black community; and mentoring and developmental relationships. Professor Griffin is a recognized scholar in the area of higher education access and equity research. After completing her undergraduate work in Psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Griffin received her Master's degree from the University of Maryland. Her doctoral work in higher education and organizational change was completed at UCLA.
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