New Face
Leigh Greenfelder
Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communications
Division of Institutional Advancement
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
I lead a newly formed integrated communications team that merged advancement, alumni and annual giving communications. In this role, I spearhead the efforts to build a donor-centric communications approach that will support Kent State’s key constituencies during the campaign and beyond.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
January 2017
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
WhiteSpace Creative, Akron, Ohio
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
Kent State has an authentic, grassroots focus on celebrating the individuality of each student, faculty and staff member – and turning that into a warm, welcoming and creative environment.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
Opportunity to develop cutting-edge, strategic communication ideas to support the growth of a truly special university. Additionally, having the chance to work alongside so many smart, talented and passionate individuals across the campuses.
RESIDES IN:
Kent, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Massillon, Ohio
EDUCATION:
B.A. in Public Communications from Ashland University
HOBBIES:
Dance parties with my kids! Hiking in the parks. Volunteering for nonprofits, such as the Akron Zoo. And, I really love Twitter.
