Bio
Vikki A. Torrence, MS, CWDP has provided career development, transition and work-life counseling services for over over 18 years to adults, teens, the military community, and federal employees. She is a project manager with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Aviation Safety with the Flight Standards, Workforce Development Division where she supports career/technical training and on-the-job training (OJT) programs. Her volunteer collateral roles to FAA include five years as a co-lead for the FAA's National PWC Mentoring Program, as well as providing AVS instructional support for leadership skills development, and she’s a FAA STEM AVSED Outreach Representative who encourages interest in aviation and aerospace for the next generation through varied activities.
Ms. Torrence also has extensive experience supporting career transition and providing employment services for the military as a Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation counselor, she also worked with the Army at Fort Meade and the Air Force at now Joint Base Anacostia specializing in military-to-civilian transitioning and job search coaching, and as a career counselor/trainer to active duty service members, military spouses and youth. She is also a former member of the Anne Arundel County Workforce Investment Board for Youth.
Ms. Torrence is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), a trained Change Management Practitioner (CMP) and has completed her training as a Professional Coach and seeking candidacy for the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential. Since 2011, she has been an active member with the Maryland Career Development Association (MCDA). Ms. Torrence has a passion to help people discovery their passion and maximize their potential.
