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Anderson Hired To Lead USC Upstate Alumni Relations

Submitted by: Tammy Whaley on Oct 13, 2009 at 5:22 pm Tagged with: alumni, Higher Education, upstate Source: USC Upstate

The University of South Carolina Upstate recently hired Leah Bacon Anderson as director of alumni relations, annual giving, and university events. Anderson replaces Bea Walters Smith who was promoted to director of development and foundation scholarships.

In this role Anderson is responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships and communications with USC Upstate alumni, develop and execute the University’s annual giving program, and coordinate University events related to alumni affairs and development.

Anderson is a native of Columbia, SC and a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She previously served as a marketing consultant for the Savannah Morning News, where she created and managed events. She has also worked for Morris Communications in its corporate division, managing sales associates on specific marketing initiatives.

For more information, contact Leah Anderson at (864) 503-5240 or landerson2@uscupstate.edu.