Michele King Harrington

Michele King Harrington
Michele is an experienced Career Development Counselor working at MIT. Her work has primarily been in higher education settings supporting employees in skill development, navigating change and preparing for their next move. This work has also included outplacement, and she has worked and volunteered in the non-profit sector. Her work has encompassed individual counseling, peer coaching, facilitating cohort groups, workshop delivery and a Career Podcast. Applying Life Design theory to this work helps individuals figure out what is getting in the way, what is possible, the confidence to do it and the ability to operate within a framework to set goals. In doing so they are set up for success in pursuit of development and opportunities for their future career growth.

She understands major life transitions having grown up in another country and has navigated systems and culture in the US through raising a family and completing much of her education here. She approaches her work with empathy and compassion and at the same time an orientation to action, being a major advocate for baby steps. Her philosophy is meeting the individuals where they are and with a holistic approach helping them take stock of other elements that can and do impact the work and career portion of their lives.

Michele holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and American Literature from BU and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Education from Boston University, School of Education. Her certifications include the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Public Relations and Mediation training.

In her free time, she likes to spend time gardening, practicing Ikebana, reading, playing tennis, traveling and spending time with her wonderful family and dog.