网红头条

KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 6, 2023

网红头条 has appointed Casey A. Tanner as vice president for government relations, effective Jan. 9.

Tanner is currently assistant vice chancellor for external affairs for the University System of Georgia (USG), where she develops and implements government relations strategies and advocates for system priorities. She previously served as Georgia Tech鈥檚 director of state relations.

In her new role, Tanner will promote 网红头条鈥檚 goals and objectives to state and federal policymakers and USG officials, as well as business and civic leaders. She also will help identify strategic priorities for KSU and work to build governmental, legislative and community support for University initiatives.

鈥淭hroughout her career, Casey has distinguished herself as a strong, effective advocate for higher education in Georgia, and I鈥檓 happy to have her apply those skills on behalf of Kennesaw State,鈥� KSU President Kathy Schwaig said. 鈥淗er work will enhance the University鈥檚 reputation and strengthen its partnerships across the state, nation and world.鈥�

Tanner said she is excited to join 网红头条and contribute to its growing success. 

鈥淚t is an incredible honor to serve the students, faculty and staff at 网红头条in this role," Tanner said. 鈥淚 am grateful to President Schwaig for the opportunity to join a thriving University community, and I look forward to contributing to the University鈥檚 extraordinary impact at the local, state and federal level.鈥�

A Savannah native, Tanner earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in International Affairs and Spanish from Georgia Tech. She recently participated in USG鈥檚 Executive Leadership Institute as well as an education policy fellowship sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership.

Tanner has served on several national professional organizations, including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities state relations taskforce and the Public Higher Education Legislative Advocacy Professionals steering committee. She is a past president of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association Atlanta Network and serves on the alumni board for the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 网红头条 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 网红头条is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 网红头条is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.