New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I am helping to execute an exciting project comparing different interventions to help improve the health and well-being of custodial grandmothers (grandmothers who care for their grandchildren full-time).

Worked at KSU since:

January 2011

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Graduate student at Case Western Reserve University

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people! Everyone I’ve met so far has been friendly, exceptionally helpful and had something interesting to share.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State offered me the chance to work on a meaningful and interesting research project with a team of experts that will allow for an excellent learning experience.

Resides in:

Solon, Ohio

Hometown:

Rochester, New York

Education:

Ph.D. in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University

Hobbies:

I love painting, hiking, reading and hanging out with my two wonderful children.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Working with corporations, foundations and businesses to garner financial support for WKSU’s programming.

Worked at KSU since:

November 2005

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

The University of Notre Dame

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Positive energy

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State offers residents of the region so many opportunities for growth. WKSU is a major contributor in that regard and goes far beyond the physical campuses to enlighten and educate.

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Sandusky, Ohio

Education:

M.A. from The Ohio State University; B.S. from Bowling Green State University – both in journalism

Hobbies:

Dogs, exercise, music, photography