Data science offers countless opportunities to join in a technological revolution, and the School of Data Science stands at the forefront of this movement.
Our students have access to a range of career resources, including one-on-one advising, workshops, and career events to build career development skills and connect with employers and alumni. The School of Data Science Career Services Team partners with students throughout their career journey, from networking to negotiation, so that they feel confident navigating resources and career opportunities. We believe in empowering students with the skills and insights needed not only to secure a job after school, but also to explore and grow professionally throughout the course of their career.
Graduate and undergraduate students also have access to an extensive alumni network of data scientists and other professionals. Our alumni work in government, nonprofits, and across every industry, from startups to Fortune 300 companies in finance, health care, insurance, technology, and beyond.
Career Services Team
Reggie Leonard II
Associate Director for Career Connections and Community Engagement
reggieleonard@virginia.edu
Reggie Leonard is a student and career development professional, with over a decade of experience in career services, and experiences ranging from career coaching/advising and program development to employer relations, DEI, and community engagement. Reggie holds a B.A. in Psychology (proud HBCU grad) and an M.S. in Professional Counseling. He’s very involved in the local Charlottesville community, having served on and been invited to serve on several boards, conference planning committees, and post-graduate fellowships. Reggie co-organizes the Charlottesville Data Science Meetup, tech events through the Tom Tom Foundation, data science events through RVA Tech, and more.
Outside of work, Reggie is a proud uncle who is passionate about civic engagement and community involvement. He is in a cookbook club, co-leads alumni engagement for Wine Unify, earned his first wine certification through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust at the beginning of 2021, works in a vineyard (farming during growing season) and at a wine tasting room, and can often be spotted at local restaurants and events all over town. Reggie believes that we haven’t lived in the best version of the world yet, which animates his desire to work with and support students’ career exploration and development, and to drive equity and excellence through diversity and inclusion.
Stephanie Joynes
Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development
nkt6nq@virginia.edu
Stephanie Joynes brings over a decade of experience in career education, employer relations, and experiential learning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has honed her expertise through her roles at The College of William & Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of Business and Hampden-Sydney College. Before transitioning to career education, Stephanie built her career in marketing and cultural education at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution.
Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Anthropology from Syracuse University and her Master of Arts in the Social Sciences from The University of Chicago, where her thesis explored legal and ethical implications of DNA research on Native American human remains housed in museum collections nationwide.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Stephanie is a devoted fan of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, appreciating music's impact on political, cultural, and social movement. She is married to a librarian and creates genre-bending playlists on Spotify for her teenagers while speaking in song lyrics. In her free time, she enjoys reading historical fiction, watching TedTalks, and supporting and preserving cultural heritage.
