Tessianna Misko, PhD
Tessianna Misko, PhD joined the Graduate Education Office at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2018 as the Program Manager of Education and Training Opportunities. She has since risen to the role of Director of Career & Professional Development for Graduate Education. Drawing from her own graduate school experiences and professional journey, Tessianna has developed a deep passion for guiding students through the often daunting phase of early career development.
Tessianna excels in collaborating with companies to understand their workforce needs and helping them uncover the unique talents of the next generation of graduates. With extensive knowledge of the specific requirements of biomedical graduate students and early-stage career development, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Tessianna’s expertise enables her to coach students through the process of exploring career paths and connecting them with companies and organizations, effectively bridging the gap between education and workforce.
Tessianna earned a PhD in Pharmacology from Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Biochemistry from Hiram College. Prior to starting her education at Hiram College, Tessianna spent the summer after high school working at STERIS Corporation where her love of research and understanding of the corporate culture began.