Jennifer Tidball
Since joining K-State in 2010, Tidball has developed extensive experience across multiple aspects of university communications, including writing, editing, strategic planning, public and media relations, project management, and marketing. This wide range of skills enables her to approach economic development communications from multiple angles, ensuring effective messaging across various platforms and audiences.
A notable highlight of Tidball's career at K-State was her five-year tenure as editor-in-chief of Seek magazine, the university's award-winning research publication. This leadership role demonstrated her ability to manage complex editorial processes, work with diverse stakeholders and maintain high standards for content quality and strategic communication.
Tidball's combination of strategic communication expertise, editorial leadership experience and deep understanding of university operations makes her uniquely qualified to showcase K-State's economic development initiatives and foster meaningful connections between the university and its community partners.
Jennifer Tidball
Communications Director, Economic Development
Jennifer Tidball serves as the communications director for economic development in the Office of External Engagement at Kansas State University, where she works with multiple university units to connect key partners, develop comprehensive communications strategies and tell compelling stories of economic development success. Her role is crucial in highlighting K-State's economic development impact and building awareness of the university's contributions to regional growth.
Since joining K-State in 2010, Tidball has developed extensive experience across multiple aspects of university communications, including writing, editing, strategic planning, public and media relations, project management, and marketing. This wide range of skills enables her to approach economic development communications from multiple angles, ensuring effective messaging across various platforms and audiences.
A notable highlight of Tidball's career at K-State was her five-year tenure as editor-in-chief of Seek magazine, the university's award-winning research publication. This leadership role demonstrated her ability to manage complex editorial processes, work with diverse stakeholders and maintain high standards for content quality and strategic communication.
Tidball's combination of strategic communication expertise, editorial leadership experience and deep understanding of university operations makes her uniquely qualified to showcase K-State's economic development initiatives and foster meaningful connections between the university and its community partners.