New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I serve as the state governmental liaison between Kent State University and the Ohio legislature, governor and agencies of the State of Ohio.

Worked at KSU since:

March 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Ohio Board of Regents (2011-2013); Ohio House of Representatives (2009-2011); Ohio Senate (2007-2009)

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The passion that students, faculty and staff share for the university

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Working for one of the best and brightest public colleges in the state is especially exciting now, as the university is gaining even more momentum across the state and nationally.

Resides in:

Columbus, Ohio

Hometown:

Columbus, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in History from Ohio University

Hobbies:

I play the drums in a few bands in Columbus.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Faculty member

Worked at KSU since:

August 2008

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I like working at Kent State because the people I work with are great. The other faculty members in my program are amazing collaborators and have been generous mentors. The students keep lighting me up with good ideas and exciting work.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The opportunity to join a strong program and help to shape its future directions

Resides in:

Hudson, Ohio

Hometown:

St. Louis, Mo.

Education:

Ph.D., English with a concentration in writing studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Hobbies:

Hiking, cooking, yoga, playing with my children