Meet the College of Health and Public Service Career Coaches

Clarence is a Career Coach for the College of Health and Public Service (HPS). He has his B.S. in Business Management from Alabama State University and his MPA from Louisiana State University. Clarence has a passion for helping students as he strives to help them translate their skills and experiences into internships and job opportunities. Clarence has worked with various political and policy organizations including Louisiana’s Public Affairs Research Council, The Southern Education Foundation, The Congressional Black Caucus, and various projects throughout Alabama’s 7^th Congressional District. He has also worked in various communities within cities such as Montgomery, Al; Memphis, TN; Syracuse, NY; and Washington D.C. Working in these various communities and with these different organizations has allowed Clarence to work with very diverse populations, which has enhanced his love for equity, inclusion, and people in general.

When Clarence is not at UNT he enjoys watching Netflix and spending time outdoors and lives by the motto that “life is about people. If you learn how to treat people fairly and communicate with them effectively, you will be successful.”

Current students and recent graduates (graduated one year ago or more recently) can schedule an appointment through Navigate. Experienced Alumni (graduated more than one year ago) can check out the options available for career advisement on the Alumni page.

Travis Brents is a Career Coach supporting students in the College of Engineering at UNT. A proud UNT alumnus, Travis earned his B.A. in Theatre Performance and spent four years teaching theatre before making a bold career pivot to pursue an M.S. in Data Science. With two years of previous experience at UNT’s Registrar’s Office, Travis is excited to bring his diverse background and passion for student success to his new role in the Career Center.

Shelby Thomas serves as a Career Development Specialist at the University of North Texas, where she supports students in developing career readiness skills, exploring professional pathways, and achieving their academic and post-graduation goals.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health with a minor in Spanish from Xavier University of Louisiana. Shelby’s professional background spans healthcare, higher education, and operations, including roles as a Patient Concierge, Lab Processing Technician, and Operations Lead. Her experience reflects a strong commitment to organization, communication, and student-centered service.

Dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion, Shelby has also contributed to advocacy initiatives through the Feminist Majority Group and MyLASexEd, promoting health education and empowerment within her community.