Familiar Face
Deb McGuinness
Associate Director, Advancement Communications
Division of Institutional Advancement
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Advancement Communications provides comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that support fundraising and promote the university among key constituents.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
December 2011
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
A variety of marketing and corporate communications positions, as well as advertising agency experience.
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
The students! They are the reason we are all here. Helping them to achieve their dreams is tremendously rewarding.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
It’s my alma mater. It’s a unique environment filled with people who are extremely competent, caring and purpose-driven.
RESIDES IN:
Akron, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Akron, Ohio
EDUCATION:
B.A. Communications, Kent State University
HOBBIES:
Cooking, gardening, reading and tending to the assorted animals, birds and insects that are welcome in and around my home.