NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Walsh University has made new appointments to staff roles on campus.
Lisa Abraham recently was named Director of University Relations, and brings decades of communications experience to her new role.
Abraham is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies, advancing public awareness and brand engagement with Walsh audiences locally, regionally and beyond. She will serve as the primary publication writer and media relations contact.
She will also work closely with Vice President for Marketing Communications and Chief Public Affairs Officer Teresa Fox to meet the strategic goals of the university and marketing department.
Abraham has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University, and most recently worked as a senior writer and multimedia storyteller in Kent State University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. Prior to joining Kent State, Abraham had a lengthy career as an award-winning news
reporter and editor at several Ohio newspapers, including the Tribune Chronicle in Warren, the Toledo Blade, the Akron Beacon Journal and the Columbus Dispatch.
“I am grateful to Walsh University for entrusting me with this important role, and I am excited to throw the spotlight on our high-quality academic programs and the employees and students who work and learn here,” Abraham said. “I look forward to building relationships with our valued campus partners and alumni to advance the university’s mission of educating students to be servant leaders ready to make a difference in their communities.”
