Familiar Face

Veronica Cook-Euell

Supplier Diversity Program Manager
Procurement
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I am responsible for developing, advancing and guiding vendor relationships and managing supplier diversity projects and initiatives, and serving as a liaison with minority- and women-owned businesses.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

March 2011

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Akron Urban League

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

What I like most about Kent State University is the diversity in majors, people, programs, ideas and opportunities.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

The opportunity to blend my love for inclusion with the university’s goals for the same

RESIDES IN:

Akron (Copley), Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Chicago, Illinois

EDUCATION:

MBA, Executive M.B.A. Program, Kent State University; M.Ed.—Master in Special Education -- American Sign Language, Kent State University; M.A.—Master of Arts in Psychology with diversity specialization, Cleveland State University

HOBBIES:

Going to garage sales, listening to R&B oldies but goodies and inspiring motivational speakers, and giving back