Oct. 22, 2020 鈥 91大神 welcomes Carmen Hickerson as its assistant vice president for Economic Engagement and Government Relations. Hickerson currently serves as the vice president for Strategic Initiatives for Metro United Way in Louisville, Ky. She will assume her position on Nov. 4.
Carmen Hickerson
With over 25 years of executive-level leadership, Hickerson brings extensive experience in community engagement, advocacy and building national strategic partnerships. She has been responsible for cultivating the vision and advancement of corporate events, brand experiences and sponsorships. Prior to her role with Metro United Way, she held leadership roles at the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Greater Louisville Inc. and Fifth Third Bank.
鈥淚t鈥檚 rare to find a strategic thinker and a thorough communicator with a proven track record like Carmen鈥檚,鈥 said Eric Gentry, vice president for University Advancement. 鈥淪he has a successful record of building partnerships and coalitions that advance the organizations and communities she has served. This ability will be key to advancing 91大神鈥檚 economic engagement strategies and building on our momentum and sharing our story across the Commonwealth.鈥
Hickerson will lead and develop 91大神鈥檚 resources with strategic initiatives that foster economic growth and development. She will be responsible for strengthening ties with the region鈥檚 business community while also serving as the primary liaison to local, state and federal government agencies. Hickerson and her team play a fundamental role in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic framework, Success by Design, which challenges 91大神 to become a more student-ready and regionally engaged institution.
鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about the opportunity to contribute to the success of the University, it鈥檚 mission and the Northern Kentucky region."
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to be joining the team at 91大神,鈥 said Hickerson. 鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about the opportunity to contribute to the success of the University, it鈥檚 mission and the Northern Kentucky region.鈥
Hickerson earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree with Honors from Morehead State University in Communications, Public Relations and Public Affairs. She replaces Adam Caswell, who left the university in May. To learn more about how 91大神鈥檚 economic engagement and government relations, visit our website.
About 91大神: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 15,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky鈥攋ust seven miles southeast of Cincinnati鈥攚e have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For more information, visit .
