• Knowledge of nationally competitive fellowships
• Strong strategic and organizational writing skills

• National Association of Fellowships Advisors (member, past president)
• Leadership Illinois (former member, past president)

• Powers, B., (2013) Expanding Access through Organized Support: The History and Purpose of the National Association of Fellowships Advisors, p. 119-126. In: S. McCray (ed.) All In: Expanding Access through Nationally Competitive Awards. Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press.
• Powers, B., Kuchem, D., Whitbourne, S. (2013) Coping with Common Challenges: Strategies for Success in Fellowship Advising, p. 99-117. In: S. McCray (ed.) All In: Expanding Access through Nationally Competitive Awards. Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press.
• Beth Powers, entry in Grinnellians Reflect on Living and Working in Nanjing, distributed by Grinnell College, 2012.
• Powers, B (2007) Foreword, p xii-xiii In: S McCray (ed.) Nationally Competitive Scholarships: Serving Students and the Public Good, Fayetteville, Arkansas: University of Arkansas Press.

• M.A. Curriculum & Instruction, University of Kansas
• B.A. French, Grinnell College

I am curious about the world around me and enjoy travel in the U.S. and abroad. I'm also an adventurous diner and like to try new foods. In my spare time reading and exercise keep me balanced and happy.