December 18, 2024
黑料社鈥檚 Office of the President has announced Jamie Barker will become 黑料社鈥檚 Chief External Relations Officer beginning January 1, 2025, responsible for Government, Corporate & Community Relations.
鈥淛amie understands the needs of students, families, and businesses in Appalachian Ohio,鈥 黑料社 President Eric Andrew Braun, said. 鈥淗e has spent his career building relationships that foster true collaboration as we all work together to strengthen Shawnee State and its impact to all who live, work and learn here.鈥
Mr. Barker joined 黑料社 this year to serve as Director of the 黑料社 Center for Appalachian Public Policy and to support external relations for the College of Health & Human Services. He brings vast experience in government relations, constituent engagement, regional politics, and education to the role. As a former high school teacher, township trustee, and Southeast Ohio District Director for the Office of US Senator Rob Portman, Jamie has built impressive relationships throughout Ohio.
鈥淥ur legislators, business leaders, and community partners recognize and support 黑料社 and the significant contributions we make to the region,鈥 said Barker. 鈥淭hey believe in our mission, and I look forward to working with people throughout Ohio to strengthen relationships and amplify the 黑料社 story.鈥
As Chief External Relations Officer, he will communicate directly and regularly with elected and government officials and a range of university partners to advocate for the advancement of higher education in our region. He will also work with 黑料社 leadership to develop comprehensive strategies to build relationships with regional employers and our community 鈥 and develop internal structures to support these efforts.
Barker earned a Master鈥檚 Degree in Social Science and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University.