New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

Assistant to the advancement officer and the dean

Worked at KSU since:

January 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Whole Foods Market/freelance violinist

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The culture

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Smart, friendly people

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Seattle, Wash.

Education:

The University of Akron, Master of Music; Western Washington University, Bachelor of Music

Hobbies:

Playing the violin, being outside

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Lead collaborative efforts to enhance individual, unit, college and university experiences through professional development planning and activities

Worked at KSU since:

September 2006

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Wayne Township Fire Department, Bowling Green State University, St. Thomas More University Parish, Michigan State University, University of Dayton

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The opportunity to be apolitical and work across the spectrum, and to integrate the “uni” part of the university

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Resources in people and influence to work with

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Gasport, N.Y.

Education:

Ph.D. Educational Leadership, University of Dayton; M.S. Educational Administration, Minnesota State University Mankato; B.A. Political Science, Loyola University, Md.
(working on Master’s of Public Health at Kent State)

Hobbies:

Emergency Medical Services in the City of Hudson, American Red Cross Instructor Trainer and Disaster Response, Boy Scout leader