New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I am overseeing the redesign and production of the Kent State Magazine in both print and electronic publications.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2014

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

For eight years, I was managing editor of the alumni magazine of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. I’ve also edited several national and regional consumer publications.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Its friendly community, eight beautiful campuses, and emphasis on education, innovation, culture and wellness

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The creative challenge of relaunching a magazine and the opportunity to move closer to family in Toledo and Columbus

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Toledo, Ohio

Education:

M.A. in intercultural studies, Wheaton College Graduate School; B.S. in design, University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

Hobbies:

Gardening, cooking, travel, hiking, photography, reading

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Provides significant management and consultative services to support the university’s human resources efforts by overseeing and ensuring that all aspects of the employment process comply with federal regulations and university policy. Provides counseling/guidance and complaint investigation and resolution relative to ensuring equal opportunity and civil rights protection. Additionally, I serve as deputy Title IX coordinator for the university and provide Title IX training and awareness and conduct investigations on matters that involve sexual harassment, assault, and dating and intimate partner violence.

Worked at KSU since:

December 2009

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

State of Ohio Civil Rights Commission

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The many resources and programming the university offers not only to its employees but students as well

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The mission and goal of achieving excellence in all we do

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Waco, Texas

Education:

Institute of Excellence grad; AAB, paralegal studies, Academy of Court Reporting; AAS, information management, Community College of the Air Force. Currently pursuing bachelor’s in applied conflict management with a minor in human resources at Kent State

Hobbies:

Shopping, interior design and helping others