Career

Dr. Jaimie Hoffman is the Sr. Director of Learning & Development with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. She has extensive experience leading learning and development initiatives in both the corporate and academic sectors. Jaimie has designed and implemented programs that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development, and creating performance improvement through learning.

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Jaimie spent the first 15 years of her career in student affairs/services. This serves as the foundation for her passion and dedication to making a difference in higher education. She has also held positions as a full-time and adjunct faculty member in face-to-face, blended, and online (using synchronous and asynchronous technology) modalities.

In 2022, after serving as the inaugural Vice President for Student Support & Engagement at Noodle, an online program management company (Ed Tech), Jaimie transitioned to a leadership role in learning and development at Edward Jones. She worked there for a little over a year before moving back to the non-profit sector.

Coaching & Consultation

As an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified coach, Jaimie provides life, career transition, and leadership coaching. Jaimie is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, reflect on and identify their next goals, and supporting them to get there. 

Additionally, Jaimie provides comprehensive consultation services, including pivoting advice, resume and cover letter writing. Learn more about her consultation services (and check out her podcast) at Pivoting Out of Edu.

Personal Life

Jaimie loves crafting and CrossFit. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two young girls, and their four dogs: two Goldendoodles, a Maltipoo, and a mutt.

Education

Jaimie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from California Lutheran University (CLU), Master’s of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State University (ASU), and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Writing

Jaimie co-edited for six volumes of books by Emerald Publishing:

• International Perspectives in Higher Education: Supporting and Engaging Online Learners, 
• International Perspectives in Online Instruction, 
• Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Classrooms in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion
• Strategies for Facilitating Inclusive Campuses in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion
• Perspectives on Diverse Student Identities in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion
• Contexts for Diversity and Gender Identities in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion

Most recently, Jaimie published Exploring New Paths: A Workbook for Educators Considering Career Pivots, a guide designed to empower educators seeking to make a successful transition into new career paths.

Personal Life

Jaimie loves crafting and CrossFit. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two young girls, and their four dogs: two Goldendoodles, a Maltipoo, and a mutt.