The mission of College & Career Advising of WNY is to support people through the process of making educational and career decisions and to provide
advisement throughout their educational journey. You will receive genuine inquiry into your interests and values and receive
professional recommendations based on that information.
Joanne Warren, Founder of CCA of WNY
I have over 25 years experience working in higher education and workforce development, most recently as an Academic Dean at Erie Community College. I have had the opportunity to work with students of all ages, backgrounds and in all phases of their educational journey. As the Director of an academic services department I worked on transitioning high school students into post-secondary programs. My work has also allowed me to work with members of the business community in a variety of ways. My work with the Buffalo Employment and Training Center focused on helping adults through career transitions. I will share the knowledge I have gained about career development theory, the job market, college admissions, general education requirements, course advisement, and college transfer pathways.
My strengths are my ability to listen to people and ask the most appropriate questions to inspire introspection. People often say to me, “ I hadn’t thought of that or I didn’t realize that”. These are the types of exchanges I will provide for my clients. I care deeply about people and will work tirelessly to help them get to a point where they can make the best decision for themselves. I truly believe there is a path for each of us and I am grateful for every opportunity I have to help people find theirs.