Cory McGregory is the Associate Director of Career Development at Rice University’s Center for Career Development, where he empowers students to translate their academic experiences into purposeful career paths. Guided by a student-centered philosophy, he provides personalized support in career exploration, academic decision-making, and overcoming common barriers to success.

At Rice, Cory collaborates with academic departments and campus partners to design programs that strengthen career readiness and connect students with meaningful professional opportunities. He also leads individual consultations to help students build confidence and master effective job-search strategies and tools.

Prior to joining Rice, Cory served as a Career Counselor at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, where he developed the highly successful Career Boot Camp series, equipping graduate and undergraduate students with essential skills in résumé development, interviewing, and job searching.

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, Cory brings a strong foundation in counseling and career development. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University.