Shawn VanDerziel

Shawn VanDerziel is the chief executive officer of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). As a leading voice on the employment of the college educated and advocate for equitable outcomes for all students, VanDerziel is featured regularly as an industry expert in both traditional and digital media and is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics, including internships, hiring, career readiness, and trends in the workforce and college job market. He also represents NACE as a member of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network Inclusion@Work Leadership Council and the Washington Higher Education Secretariat.

VanDerziel was previously the chief human resources officer for the Field Museum and served as chief of staff. Earlier roles included a corporate recruiting management position with Norrell Corporation on behalf of Fortune 500 clients and a position in higher education as associate director of student enrollment at National Louis University (IL). VanDerziel is a graduate of Michigan State University, holds his senior professional in human resources certification through the HR Certification Institute, and is a senior certified professional through the Society for Human Resource Management.