New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I conduct research on donor prospects to help advancement officers secure private gift support.

Worked at KSU since:

May 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Copywriter for ad agency/journalist

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Having gone to Kent State University for my undergraduate degree, I’ve always liked the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the town and university. I’ve always felt that people here truly care about students.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I’ve loved Kent State University since I first started coming here as a student; now, I feel like I get to play a small role in helping others enjoy that same experience.

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Wickliffe, Ohio

Education:

B.A., English and history, Kent State University; MLIS, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Bicycling, hiking, reading, photography

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Teaching, researching and mentoring students

Worked at KSU since:

August 2007

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Sarver Research (Cleveland), Insight Research Group (New York), Edison Media Research (exit-polling for major networks, New Jersey)

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The people. It’s a cliché, but true — I work with some of the most interesting, thoughtful and entertaining people I know, and there’s not many people who get to say that about their jobs! It’s also a wonderful time to be in Kent itself. The downtown looks amazing, the restaurant scene just gets better and better and the energy is contagious!

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

My grandfather (John Alexander) played football here in the 1930s, and my mom and her sisters went here in the ‘60s as well. I grew up hearing about Kent State and their wonderful memories and experiences, so I always thought highly of the university. It was (and still is) hugely exciting to be a part of an institution that played such an important role in my family’s history. And now my husband is an alumnus, too! (Lindsey Coombs, BSN, 2012)

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Macedonia, Ohio

Education:

B.Sc. Media Studies, Ohio University (1997); M.A., International Mass Communication, Ohio University (2000); Ph.D. Mass Communication and Public Affairs, Louisiana State University (2007)

Hobbies:

Hanging out with my daughters (Alexandra, 2; Genevieve, 1); English football (especially Aston Villa Football Club); American football (go Brownies!)