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Lynn King Andres

Tunkhannock

Summary

Multifaceted, strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in building community engagement, leading high-impact programs, and driving organizational growth. Proven expertise in volunteer management, fundraising, and relationship-building. Adept at shaping initiatives to drive growth, engagement, and visibility for organizations. Strong background in working with both nonprofit and higher education sectors, with a focus on turning vision into action to benefit communities. Skilled communicator and persuasive storyteller who excels at fostering long-term relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Parent & Family Engagement

The University of Scranton
08.2024 - Current
  • Develop and cultivate meaningful relationships with and valuable resources for parents and families of undergraduate students.
  • Responsible for all planning, organizing, promotion, and management of The University of Scranton’s Family Weekend.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that enhance family engagement, support fundraising efforts, and strengthen the university’s community presence.
  • Recruit, train, and manage parent and family volunteers who support admissions outreach, identify job and internship opportunities for students, and host special events for parent and family engagement.
  • Expand outreach efforts to support parents and families with specific needs to support student success.
  • Advise University Leadership on issues important to families.

Director, Parents' Executive Council

The University of Scranton
07.2018 - 08.2024
  • Guided leadership for a council of parents, building partnerships with university leadership to support the mission of the University of Scranton.
  • Developed and implemented strategies that boosted membership engagement and supported educational initiatives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with donors to secure leadership level financial contributions in support of university priorities.

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

The University of Scranton
10.2012 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for all planning, organizing, promotion, and management of The University of Scranton’s Annual Reunion. The three-day event included special constituency events, 10 Class Dinner, Presidential Special Events for leadership level donors.
  • Supervised the Class Affinity Coordinator and Regional Engagement Coordinator.
  • Coordinated outreach programs and secured resources to connect alumni with students to advance the students’ career readiness.
  • Created and executed strategic plans to build long-term relationships with key alumni volunteers and donors.
  • Led event planning efforts to strengthen partnerships with both alumni and community stakeholders.

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

University of Scranton
09.2008 - 10.2012
  • Planned, organized, promoted and executed programs in support of the Medical Alumni Council and Council of Alumni Lawyers.
  • Supported the work of other established affiliates of the Alumni Society and facilitate the development of new affiliates.
  • Planned, organized, promoted and executed special constituency and non-traditional Reunions, including working with internal departments and alumni volunteers.
  • Provided guidance and support of committees of the Alumni Society Board of Governors, including the newly formed Internship and Mentoring Committee.

Public Relations Specialist

Dan Simrell Advertising
Scranton
01.2003 - 09.2008
  • Led strategic communications efforts, creating and distributing press releases, managing media relationships, and organizing press events.
  • Designed and executed public relations campaigns aimed at boosting visibility for local businesses, nonprofits, and community programs.
  • Managed multi-stakeholder events, driving engagement and increasing community awareness.
  • Supervised college interns and high school shadowing students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Technical Proficiencies
  • Nonprofit Expertise

Certification

Discipline of Frontline Fundraising, Plus Delta Partners, 06/01/19

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member/Treasurer/Executive Committee Member At Large, Salvadoran Children of the Poor Education Foundation (SCOPE), 02/01/22, Present, Actively involved in securing resources and fostering relationships to support the foundation’s mission.
  • Music Minister/Contemporary Choir Director/Cantor, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 08/01/96, 03/01/20, Led music ministry, organized choir rehearsals, and facilitated outreach within the community.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Parent & Family Engagement

The University of Scranton
08.2024 - Current

Director, Parents' Executive Council

The University of Scranton
07.2018 - 08.2024

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

The University of Scranton
10.2012 - 07.2018

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

University of Scranton
09.2008 - 10.2012

Public Relations Specialist

Dan Simrell Advertising
01.2003 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University of Scranton

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