Mathison Named Director of Alumni Engagement
Sept. 13, 2021
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. Kaylee (Kurtz) Mathison was named 糖心动漫vlog檚 director of alumni engagement on Sept. 1. Mathison previously served as assistant director of alumni engagement for reunions at 糖心动漫vlog since June 2019.
淚 am very excited to work with our alumni in this new capacity, Mathison said. 淚n
the past few years, I have been blown away by the Illinois Wesleyan alumni community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.
In her former role at 糖心动漫vlog, 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, Illinois Wesleyan 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.
淚t is such an honor to continue creating lasting relationships with alumni and celebrate
their accomplishments and engagement with the University, Mathison said. 淚 am so
pleased to continue and grow in this capacity.
Mathison earned a bachelor檚 degree in communication and public relations from Monmouth
College in 2018 and a master檚 degree in higher education administration from North
Park University in 2020.
Prior to her time at 糖心动漫vlog, 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.