Rein Townsend, founder of Connexus Career Strategies, is a career strategist with a profound dedication to empowering individuals through strategic career planning and development. Her journey began with a deep-seated understanding of the significant impact that thoughtful career guidance has on fostering purpose, confidence, and direction. This insight was further shaped by her experiences with economic downturns, where she learned the importance of adaptability and resilience in the professional world.

Rein’s professional path is highlighted by her extensive experience in strategic enrollment management, partner development, and educational consulting. She has led various initiatives across workforce development programs; vocational counseling and case management; staffing, recruitment and executive search. Additionally, she has successfully created and directed post-secondary career services departments across multiple sectors, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of the educational and employment landscapes.

Rein’s academic pursuits have solidly grounded her in the principles of organizational change and leadership, instructional design technology, and social and behavioral sciences. This educational foundation has equipped her with both theoretical and practical insights, enabling her to develop effective career development strategies.

Connexus Career Strategies was born from Rein’s mission to make individuals “recession-proof”, a concept inspired by a mentor’s advice that “the only job security you have is your ability to get another job.” Rein took this to heart and made it her mission to help others become capable of navigating any economic conditions. At Connexus, she combines her extensive background with her passion for reducing underemployment by aligning educational pathways with viable career opportunities.