TOPIC: "WHY STARK STATE?"
Marisa Rohn is currently the vice president of Advancement, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for Stark State College. She also serves as executive director of the Stark State College Foundation. Rohn has held both positions for the past three years and previously spent one year as Director of Marketing and Communications at the College. In her current role, Rohn focuses on advancing the College’s image and reputation locally, nationally and internationally, while working to enhance philanthropic and workforce relationships and monetary support for both the College and the Stark State College Foundation. In addition to leading the Stark State College Foundation, Rohn oversees Advancement, Strategic Grants, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Career Services and Workforce Training for the College.Prior to joining Stark State College in January 2015, Rohn served as the vice president of marketing and fund development at Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. for nearly 12 years. Previously, she was a market manager for United Way of Central Stark County and gained other experience in global communications at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and in development and public relations at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Rohn, named a member of The Repository’s 2013 Twenty Under 40! class, and graduate of the 23rd class of Leadership Stark County is active in the community, including roles with Leadership Stark County, Stark State’s English advisory board, Alliance Development Board and Women’s Impact, Inc. She also is a board member for Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. where she also serves as a member of the organization’s Executive Committee.
She holds an MBA with a concentration in Marketing as well as a bachelor’s degree in corporate communications with a minor in Spanish from Walsh University. She also holds a certificate in fundraising management from Indiana University School of Philanthropy.
Rohn lives in Jackson Township with her husband of 17 years and two teenage daughters.