含羞草传媒

Sept. 13, 2021

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. 鈥� Kaylee (Kurtz) Mathison was named 含羞草传媒 University鈥檚 director of alumni engagement on Sept. 1. Mathison previously served as assistant director of alumni engagement for reunions at 含羞草传媒 since June 2019. 

鈥淚 am very excited to work with our alumni in this new capacity,鈥� Mathison said. 鈥淚n the past few years, I have been blown away by the 含羞草传媒 alumni community鈥檚 passion. Our alumni are generous donors of their time and treasure, and I look forward to working with them to sustain and grow alumni engagement opportunities.鈥�
 
In her former role at 含羞草传媒, Mathison managed reunion committees and coordinated unique reunion experiences. Her responsibilities included event planning, volunteer outreach and fundraising to meet class giving goals. In 2020, 含羞草传媒 reunion giving totaled over $1 million.

 

"Kaylee has shown her skills and ability to manage multiple programs through her years working with and building the reunion program," said Vice President for Advancement Steve Seibring. "We look forward to watching her flourish in this even more expansive role."

  
In the new role, Mathison will manage all alumni engagement events and University-sponsored volunteer groups. She will work in conjunction with the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the alumni engagement team to coordinate local events such as Homecoming, as well as regional events and affinity group activities. 
 
鈥淚t is such an honor to continue creating lasting relationships with alumni and celebrate their accomplishments and engagement with the University,鈥� Mathison said. 鈥淚 am so pleased to continue and grow in this capacity.鈥�
 
Mathison earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication and public relations from Monmouth College in 2018 and a master鈥檚 degree in higher education administration from North Park University in 2020. 
 
Prior to her time at 含羞草传媒, she served as a transfer admissions counselor at Lincoln College. Mathison is also a director and head coach of a traveling youth softball organization based in her hometown of Delavan, Illinois.