Kathryn Szumanski

Responsibilities:

I provide internship and professional development support to students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, teach one-credit professional development courses, and communicate about the activities and initiatives of the Office for Undergraduate Students.

Education:

• Master of Science, Journalism, Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, 2005
• Master of Arts, History, Villanova University, 1997
• Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science, Villanova University, 1995

Areas of Interest:

Strategic Communications, Career and Professional Development, Integration of Academic and Professional Development, Writing in the Workplace, Journalism, Reporting

Services:

Coaching students to map their academic passions and interests to internships and careers.

Professional Experience:

I have served as Director of Communications at City Year Philadelphia and at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University. I also have served as Executive Communications Specialist at The Ohio State University.

Area of Expertise:

With nearly 20 years of progressively responsible experience in the field, I am an experienced, talented, and highly motivated education and strategic communications professional with superior leadership skills. Currently, I serve as Director of Professional Development and Internships at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Office for Undergraduate Students at Villanova University. In this role, I teach leadership and professional development courses, direct internship experiences, collaborate with student organizations, and powerfully position the office through effective social media and messaging campaigns.