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    Katie Mattise

    Katie Mattise

    People, Culture and Belonging
    Executive Director, Learning, Engagement and Belonging
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    kmattise@kent.edu

    Biography

    Katie Mattise (they/them pronouns) joined Kent State in 2016, first serving as program coordinator and later as assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center. Through this position, Katie worked across Kent State to educate, advocate and be a resource to the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to Kent State, they worked at various universities in residence life. Katie now serves as an Executive Director of Learning, Engagement and Belonging in the Division of People, Culture and Belonging. Through this role, they work with others to create, provide and facilitate opportunities for people to engage in meaningful conversation around various social justice topics.

    Katie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Literature and a Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University. Katie’s passion lies in social justice, and they are excited to collaborate with Kent State stakeholders, on and off campus.

    Outside of their position, Katie enjoys playing video games, reading books and spending time outside. They love connecting with people, so please reach out to say hi!



     

     

    Education

    B.A., English Literature, University of Pittsburgh
    M.S., Cultural Foundations of Education, Syracuse University

    Awards/Achievements

    • 2018-19 Kent State University Diversity, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vice President's Shining Star Recipient
    • Won first place in Tetris 99!

    Documents

    PDF icon MattiseResume2020 (website).pdf

    News Stories

    2018-19 Vice President's Shining Star, Katie Mattise, That Gay 5K dazzles with support for LGBTQ community, Kent State students react to transgender bathroom policies, University advocates hope for increased sexual assault awareness, University named one of top LGBTQ-friendly online schools,
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