In our back-to-school episode we sit down with Christine Zabel, Executive Director of Partners in Careers and Adam Mahmoud, NEXT Success.
NWCAVE is a proud partner of Partners In Careers and NEXT Success for past few years and thanks them for all of our interns!
Christine Zabelgrew up in Vancouver, WA and graduated from Prairie High School. She attended Washington State University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Personnel/Psychology.
She has worked for Partners in Careers for 12 years and is the Associate Executive Director. She is passionate about the work that Partners in Careers does in the community and the difference they make in the lives of others. Christine is a graduate of Leadership Clark County Class of 2016 and was a recipient of the Accomplished and Under 40 Award.
Christine also volunteers her time for Pacific Soccer Club. She has four daughters and looks forward to watching their soccer matches on the weekends. She also enjoys running and a good book to read. Christine looks forward to her traveling adventures with her husband and the many other adventures they share together.
Adam Mahmoud, Career Coach – Clark
He/Him – Hi, I’m Adam! I am a career coach who believes that every young adult deserves to see possibility in themselves — even when the world hasn’t shown it to them yet. With over a decade of experience in workforce development, business leadership, and mentorship, I specialize in helping individuals navigate uncertainty, build confidence, and discover their own unique path forward.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand that success isn’t linear. Many young adults are told there’s only one “right” path, and my mission is to challenge that narrative. I meet people where they are, help them overcome barriers, and connect them to opportunities they may not have known existed. I take a people-first approach — listening deeply, celebrating small wins, and creating structure and strategy when things feel overwhelming.
Nothing motivates me more than watching someone realize, “I can do this.” Outside of work, you can usually find me hiking a new trail or working on art projects. Creative expression and the outdoors keep me grounded and remind me that growth happens one step at a time.
You can learn more about Partners in Careers athttps://partnersincareers.org/