Meet The Advising Team

Curt McPhail’s career spans over two decades within the not-for-profit and startup realms, showcasing his diverse roles from community organizer to CEO. Presently steering as the Executive Director of Wofford’s Career Center, Curt’s primary focus centers on empowering students for their professional journeys—be it entering the job market, pursuing further education, or nurturing their entrepreneurial dreams during their tenure at Wofford.

A proud alumnus of Wofford College, Curt graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and Sociology. His profound impact and commitment to his alma mater earned him the titles of Wofford’s 2012 Young Alumni of the Year and a double honor as the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient in 1996 and 2014.

His passion for social change led him to co-found Globalbike in 2006, an international non-profit harnessing bicycles’ transformative power to connect communities and resources. This endeavor earned accolades, including the prestigious Beyond Sports Best Project Award from former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2009.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Curt cherishes calling Spartanburg home, residing with his cherished family—wife Molly, sons Heyward and Noah, and their beloved dog Carter.

Dr. LaTasha (Tasha) Smith-Tyus embodies the Senior Directorship at the Career Center, boasting an impressive tenure of over 16 years in higher education and career services. Her pivotal role revolves around nurturing students through their transformative career development journey, guiding them to cultivate essential skills and seamlessly linking them with invaluable professional prospects.

Her academic journey culminated at the University of Alabama, where she earned her doctoral degree in the intricate realm of Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education, a testament to her profound understanding of the societal dynamics intertwined with educational paradigms.

Edita Soto, hailing from Maryland, boasts over two decades of dedicated service within the U.S. Government, wielding her expertise as a Management Specialist across national and global territories.

Transitioning to her current role as the Office Coordinator at Wofford College in 2018, she’s been an invaluable guide for students navigating the Career Center, adeptly steering them toward vital resources. Ms. Soto serves as the linchpin, ensuring the Career Center operates seamlessly, maintaining meticulous organization, and extending her support graciously to colleagues. Her contributions extend beyond the Career Center, offering her expertise and aid to various departments across the campus whenever the need arises.

Sarah’s journey to the Career Center at Wofford was rooted in a rich tapestry of experiences, notably honed during her tenure at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Her recent role as the Director for Advising and Career Enrichment Services at the Johnson College of Business and Economics showcased her dedication to nurturing student growth and development.

With a career spanning over a decade in higher education, Sarah’s passion lies in empowering students to embrace new perspectives and achieve their aspirations. Her academic prowess, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Adult Education from Marshall University in West Virginia, underscores her commitment to lifelong learning.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Sarah is a community stalwart, steering initiatives as the facilitator for Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg’s Amplify LAUNCH Program, amplifying African American business endeavors. Her leadership extends to being the 2022 chair of Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP), a testament to her commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Her dedication to personal growth is evident through her participation in esteemed programs such as Leadership Spartanburg in 2021 and the Spartanburg County Foundation Grassroots Leadership Development Institute in 2012, reflecting her unwavering commitment to community progress.

Juggling multiple roles, Sarah finds fulfillment in her duties as a devoted wife and mother while also channeling her talents as an event planner, small business consultant, and mentor. Her multifaceted nature illuminates her ability to thrive in diverse domains while making a profound impact on those around her.

Jenn Sainovski, originally from Canada, brings a unique blend of experience and expertise to her role as Internship & Information Manager at Wofford College. Her academic foundation was laid at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, where she earned a double major in history and education, alongside a minor in psychology. Driven by a passion for student success, Jenn furthered her education by completing a master’s degree in education and student affairs from Western Carolina University in 2022.

With a strong commitment to fostering student development, Jenn leverages her background to connect students with meaningful internship opportunities that align with their career aspirations. In her role at Wofford College, she manages the Career Center website and serves as a vital resource for students seeking to explore career paths, build professional networks, and gain hands-on experience in their fields of interest. Jenn works closely with students to identify their goals, interests, and strengths, guiding them in finding internships that provide real-world learning opportunities. She collaborates with faculty members to integrate experiential learning into the curriculum and engages with employers to develop partnerships that benefit both students and the community. Jenn’s work emphasizes the importance of transferable skills, helping students understand how their experiences translate to various career options. Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and data-driven insights, she equips students with the tools needed to make informed career decisions and succeed in competitive job markets.

Prior to her career in higher education, Jenn taught high school for two years, during which time she honed her skills in curriculum development and student engagement. This experience continues to inform her approach to advising and mentoring students in their internship journeys.

Beyond her professional life, Jenn’s passion for history remains a central part of her identity. She actively engages in living history programs that bring the 18th and early 19th centuries to life through immersive educational experiences. When she’s not working with students or delving into history, Jenn enjoys country dancing, traveling, and hiking in the Appalachian Mountains with her husband, Kyle. Together, they also run a family business launched in April 2024.

She also treasures family life, sharing her home with an English Shepphard named Frenchie, a Tennessee brindle mix named Charlie, and a lively Conure parrot named Willie.

To learn more about Jenn’s professional journey and insights, visit her Weebly professional website, which showcases her strengths, personal philosophy, curriculum vitae, writing samples, and professional competencies.

Or click any of the following links to learn about her professional development:

• Clifton Strengths
• Personal Philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Writing Sample
• Professional Competencies

Dr. Laura Love is the Director of External Relations at Wofford, where she focuses on building and enhancing partnerships with alumni, employers, and industry leaders. Her main goal is to forge meaningful connections that facilitate diverse recruiting opportunities and support student careers across various sectors.

With a robust educational background, including a B.S. in Biological Sciences, an M.A. in Teaching, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a focus on Higher Education, Dr. Love brings a deep understanding of educational dynamics to her role. She is dedicated to organizing events that promote professional and career development, effectively bridging the gap between students and potential employers. She also works closely with Wofford’s faculty and staff to leverage and expand existing partnerships.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Love has a passion for reading, training for road races, spending quality time with her husband, and caring for their rescue dog, Doug.

Godwins Tuyishime is the Data and Information Fellow, where he focuses on streamlining data pipelines and processes. He aims to use data-driven insights to advocate for equitable access to career opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Godwins is a proud alumnus of Wofford College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a minor in Math, and a concentration in Data Science. The Career Center office was invaluable in shaping his professional trajectory as a student, and he hopes to extend the same guidance to current students.

Outside of work, Godwins enjoys running, playing soccer, and traveling.

Cecil Elikem Asimenu is a December 2024 graduate of Wofford College with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business Economics. In this role, he focuses on achieving measurable outcomes, including engaging 90% of first-year and 75% of second-year students through targeted programming and individualized career guidance. He leverages data insights to optimize outreach strategies, ensuring equitable access to career resources while improving students’ use of resource platforms like LinkedIn, Interstride, Big Interview, Vault Guides, Handshake, Forage, etc.

Through the Paragon One, now Extern, program, Elikem worked with a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Fundraising Strategy team to help a non-profit client source high-potential donor leads, creating a $2.5 million donor portfolio. In this same program, he has also worked on investment research on hybrid work startups with HP Inc.’s corporate venture capital arm, HP Tech Ventures, as a nascent venture capitalist. In this role, he analyzed hybrid work startups’ differentiating factors and selling points, evaluated them for investment and partnership opportunities, honed his deal-sourcing skills, and executed investment pitch presentations. Most recently, he was in the Product Management Track of the Black Venture Capital Consortium (BVCC) curriculum program, where he worked on strategic product road mapping, aligning an AI product’s vision with market demands.

Elikem is leveraging his background in myriad fields to help students navigate deciding majors, capitalizing on networking strategies and optimizing career resources to make informed decisions. In his free time, Elikem enjoys watching comedy, listening to podcasts on finance and the AI revolution, vlogging on Instagram @lifeofaghanaian, playing tennis, and listening to Afrobeats.