EMILY BARLETTA PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

January 12, 2023

The Bethany College Office of Advancement and Alumni is excited to announce that Emily Barletta has stepped into the role of Director of Alumni Engagement. Previously serving as the Coordinator of Donor Relations, Barletta began her new role on Jan. 6, 2023. Barletta, a Salina native, comes to us from the Kansas City area. While working in the Sjogren Center, she is finishing her final hours toward her bachelor's degree in Sports Management at Bethany College, having transferred from Washburn University.


“I’m incredibly excited for this new journey and role at Bethany. I’ve seen the impact our Alumni have on our campus and the community. I look forward to the opportunity to bridge the gap between graduates, current, and future Swedes,” says Barletta.


“We are excited to have Emily transition to the role of Alumni Director. Her desire to connect with those around her along with her vibrant personality make her an excellent choice as we continue to build our alumni network and share the remarkable stories of our alumni excelling all over the world,” explains Jacob Spilker, Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Engagement.

 

All alumni are welcome to connect with Barletta at barlettaen@bethanylb.edu or at alumni@bethanylb.edu.


Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.



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