Engagement Center
Have you received a call from 330-672-0202 recently? Don’t be shy, that’s a current Kent State student calling you!
The Kent State Engagement Center, housed within the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, is a resource for the Golden Flash family helping alumni and friends stay connected with the university, learn what’s new at KSU and how to become involved, no matter how near or far life may have taken you from Kent State. The Engagement Center team is made up of a small group of high achieving current students, known as Student Engagement Officers (SEOs), who have a passion for Kent State and are eager to get to know fellow Golden Flashes. SEOs receive specialized training to build their leadership and communications skills, preparing them to not only assist you on your call, but also for life after graduation as they enter the workforce.
Throughout the year, Student Engagement Officers focus on deepening lifelong bonds within the Kent State community. From checking in on new graduates to personally thanking donors, they remind alumni and friends that their Golden Flash family is rooting for them every step of the way.
Meet our Engagement Center staff and put a face to the name the next time you hear from a Student Engagement Officer.
Andrew Cappuzzello, '15, M.Ed. '17
Associate Director, Engagement Center
Angelina Eusanio '24
Graduate Assistant, Engagement Center
Area of Study: Graduate Student, Business Administration
Hometown: Hubbard, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: Homecoming traditions!
Adria Lemmon
Graduate Assistant, Engagement Center
Area of Study: Graduate Student, Higher Education Administration
Hometown: Wooster, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: The welcoming atmosphere!
Maura Gdovic '23
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Graduate Student - Speech Pathology
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite Thing About KSU: I am a huge cat lover and I own four orange Tabby cats.
Kayla Holloway, '23
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Graduate Student - Speech Pathology
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: Moving into my dorm room, freshman year, and exploring the campus afterwards.
Malina Anadamasaris
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Senior, Public Relations
Hometown: Youngstown, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I love to travel!
Claire Barthelmas
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Sophomore, Fashion Merchandising
Hometown: Circleville, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: The Fashion Library in Rockwell Hall.
Lauren Bischof
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Junior, Journalism
Hometown: Medina, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I write for The Kent Stater newspaper on campus!
Magen Case
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Sophomore, Nursing
Hometown: Kent, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I have trained and competed in Isshin-Ryū karate for over a decade.
Anna Conrad
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Sophomore, Advertising
Hometown: Copley, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I love walking campus, especially during the spring because it is so beautiful!
Rachel Ford
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Sophomore - Interior Design
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH
Fun Fact About Me: The flowers on Taylor Hall hill in the spring!
Dimaya Mayfield
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Senior - Africana Studies
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Fun Fact About Me: I am learning to speak Japanese, ASL and Spanish languages.
Allison Potoczak
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Junior - Interior Design
Hometown: Mentor, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I love to read, bake and practice yoga.
Peyton Retone
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Senior - Hospitality and Event Management
Hometown: Canton, OH
Favorite KSU Memory: I studied abroad in Florence this past summer and was fortunate enough to meet Mayim Bialik, Don Rio, Ashley Graham and Justin Irvin.
Chloe Schultz
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Senior, Marketing
Hometown: Youngstown, OH
Fun Fact About Me: I love to ski!
Caris Skrobot
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Senior, Finance and Fashion Merchandising
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: The food downtown. Some of my favorites are Belleria, Fruit Stand, Franklin Square Deli and Panini's.
