Engagement Center

Have you received a call from 330-672-0202 recently? Don’t be shy, that’s a current Kent State student calling you!

The Kent State Engagement Center, housed within the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, is a resource for the Golden Flash family helping alumni and friends stay connected with the university, learn what’s new at KSU and how to become involved, no matter how near or far life may have taken you from Kent State. The Engagement Center team is made up of a small group of high achieving current students, known as Student Engagement Officers (SEOs), who have a passion for Kent State and are eager to get to know fellow Golden Flashes. SEOs receive specialized training to build their leadership and communications skills, preparing them to not only assist you on your call, but also for life after graduation as they enter the workforce. 

Throughout the year, Student Engagement Officers focus on deepening lifelong bonds within the Kent State community. From checking in on new graduates to personally thanking donors, they remind alumni and friends that their Golden Flash family is rooting for them every step of the way. 

Meet our Engagement Center staff and put a face to the name the next time you hear from a Student Engagement Officer. 

  • Andrew Cappuzzello

    Andrew Cappuzzello, '15, M.Ed. '17
    Associate Director, Engagement Center

  • Kayla Holloway

    Kayla Holloway
    Graduate Assistant, Engagement Center
    Area of Study: Graduate Student, Speech Pathology
    Hometown: Strongsville, OH
    Favorite KSU Memory: Moving into my dorm room, freshman year, and exploring the campus afterwards.

  • Matthew Volpe

    Matthew Volpe
    Graduate Assistant, Engagement Center
    Area of Study: Graduate Student, Higher Education Administration
    Hometown: Stow, OH
    Fun Fact About Me: My hobbies include rock climbing, video games and smart-tech.

  • Malina Andamasaris

    Malina Anadamasaris
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study:
    Junior, Public Relations
    Hometown: Youngstown, OH
    Fun Fact About Me: I love to travel!

  • Kennedy Daub

    Kennedy Daub
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Senior, Communications
    Hometown: Willard, OH
    Favorite Thing About KSU: The amount of trees we have that I am able to hammock when it’s nice out. I love reading in my hammock on campus!

  • Angelina Eusanio

    Angelina Eusanio
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Senior, Managerial Marketing
    Hometown: Hubbard, OH
    Fun Fact About Me: Homecoming traditions!

  • Maura Gdovic

    Maura Gdovic
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Graduate Student, Speech Language Pathology
    Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
    Fun Fact About Me: I am a huge cat lover and I own four orange Tabby cats.

  • Ivana Krsteska

    Ivana Krsteska
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Graduate Student, Architecture and Environmental Design
    Hometown: Struga, Macedonia
    Fun Fact About Me: This is my second master's in architecture, and I've visited 16 countries so far.

  • Ava Moss

    Ava Moss
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Junior, Interior Design
    Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
    Favorite KSU Memory: The firework show during the first week of my freshman year.

  • Peyton Retone

    Peyton Retone
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Junior, Hospitality and Event Management
    Hometown: Canton, OH
    Favorite KSU Memory: I studied abroad in Florence this past summer and was fortunate enough to meet Mayim Bialik, Don Rio, Ashley Graham and Justin Irvin.

  • Alexandra Sacker

    Alexandra Sacker
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Senior, Exercise Science
    Hometown: Tunbridge Wells, England
    Fun Fact About Me: I am a member of the Kent State Field Hockey Team.

  • Chloe Schultz

    Chloe Schultz
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Junior, Marketing
    Hometown: Youngstown, OH
    Fun Fact About Me: I love to ski!

  • Caris Skrobot

    Caris Skrobot
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Junior, Finance and Fashion Merchandising
    Hometown: Dayton, OH
    Favorite Thing About KSU: The food downtown. Some of my favorites are Belleria, Fruit Stand, Franklin Square Deli and Panini's.

  • Kailyn Tibolla

    Kailyn Tibolla
    Student Engagement Officer
    Area of Study: Junior, Journalism
    Hometown: Youngstown, OH
    Fun Fact About Me: Last year I watched around 250 movies!