National Recognition Underscores Commitment to Global Career Development Excellence
ADEL, Iowa – June 19, 2025 – Kuder is proud to announce that Paige McDonough, Senior Director of Career Development, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Career Practitioner Award by the National Career Development Association (NCDA). This prestigious recognition, presented at the NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrates McDonough’s exceptional leadership and lifelong dedication to advancing career development around the world.
The NCDA Outstanding Career Practitioner Award honors one professional annually for exemplary service in the field of career development. Winners are evaluated based on their years of service, innovation in the field, community recognition and involvement, and leadership across professional associations. McDonough’s global impact, strategic vision, and holistic approach to career development stood out among this year’s nominees.
“It’s an incredible honor to receive this recognition from NCDA,” said McDonough. “Career development is deeply human work. Whether I’m supporting educators, employers, or individuals, my focus has always been on helping people navigate their path with confidence — even when that path is uncertain.”
With years of experience spanning work in educational institutions, non-profit career development, and domestic and international workforce initiatives, McDonough has guided the implementation of career development practices across the globe and continues to shape Kuder’s initiatives related to career guidance and advising.
“Paige is not only a thought leader, but a practitioner who truly lives out Kuder’s mission to help people discover and achieve what they want to be,” said Connor Harrington, CEO of Kuder. “Her work strengthens Kuder’s reach across educational institutions, governments, and workforce development agencies—and this recognition is a testament to the profound difference she makes every day.”
Her award not only honors past accomplishments, but also signals the future of holistic, equitable, and scalable career development solutions—anchored in both research and human connection.
About Kuder, Inc.
Kuder has helped more than 165 million people worldwide unlock their potential through evidence-based career planning systems. Kuder Navigator®, the company’s flagship career readiness platform, supports students with a full suite of tools guiding them from exploration to postsecondary decisions. Learn more at kuder.com.
