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

Andrew Cappuzzello, '15, M.Ed. '17
Associate Director, Engagement Center

Angelina Eusanio '24

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

Adria Lemmon
Graduate Assistant, Engagement Center
Area of Study: Graduate Student, Higher Education Administration
Hometown: Wooster, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: The welcoming atmosphere! 


Andrew

Andrew B.
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Junior - Communication Studies
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Fun Fact About Me: I am an Eagle Scout.

Claire Barthelmas

Claire B.
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Sophomore, Fashion Merchandising
Hometown: Circleville, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: The Fashion Library in Rockwell Hall.

Lauren Bischof

Lauren B.
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

Magen C.
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

Anna C.
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!

Marissa

Marissa D.
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Junior - Biology
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Fun Fact About Me: I like to hike, bake and travel.


Rachel Ford

Rachel F.
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!

Stephen K

Stephen K.
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Freshman - Business Management
Hometown: Stow, OH
Favorite Thing About KSU: Studying in the Honors College Library.

Kailyn M

Kailyn M.
Student Engagement Officer
Area of Study: Junior - Biology
Hometown: Ashland, OH
Fun Fact About Me: My birthday is on Valentine's Day!


Allison Potoczak

Allison P.
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

Peyton R.
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.

Caris Skrobot

Caris S.
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.