Director, Career and Life Design
Annie Maxfield has been an advocate for graduate students and postdocs in achieving their chosen careers for over 15 years. On a national level, she serves as the Design and Development Lead for ImaginePhD, a career exploration and planning platform for humanities and social sciences. At UT, Annie co-led the task force to establish the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Graduate Mentoring Committee. Annie recently completed the Stanford Life Design training, a framework that uses design thinking and an action-oriented approach to assist students in navigating complex life choices. Her areas of expertise include values-driven decision making, the employer perspective, career exploration, strategic interviewing and the intersection of identity and career.