麻豆短视频传媒 officials announced the addition of a new vice president of institutional advancement to its administration.
Wendy Kobler, previously the vice president for advancement at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, began her tenure at 麻豆短视频传媒 July 1.
鈥淎s a highly experienced fundraising professional with a vast and proven portfolio, 麻豆短视频传媒 is fortunate to have identified someone with Wendy鈥檚 capabilities to lead our advancement efforts,鈥� President M. Christopher Brown II said.
鈥淚鈥檓 truly humbled and honored to join the 麻豆短视频传媒 Thorobred family,鈥� Kobler said. 鈥淜entucky State is a special place and I appreciate its proud history, the needs of our region and our students, as well as President M. Christopher Brown II鈥檚 bold vision for taking the University to new heights.鈥�
While at Wittenberg University, Kobler and her team raised the highest total cash-in in the university鈥檚 173-year history.
Kobler hit the ground running at Kentucky State.
鈥淚 want to grow the advancement office in every way imaginable, from personnel to increased engagement and philanthropic results,鈥� Kobler said. 鈥淚 see this as a unique opportunity to expand our infrastructure for short- and long-term success and growth.鈥�
Kobler is a working on a doctorate degree at the Indiana Institute of Technology, having completed her coursework with a 4.0 GPA. She is currently researching and writing her dissertation about the pathway to the CEO position for women. She earned a master鈥檚 degree with a marketing and education focus at Alabama A&M University. Her professional memberships include the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the International Leadership Association (ILA).