Kari Nugent

Kari Nugent is responsible for the college's creative team, including advertising and social media. In all, Nugent has more than 25 years in marketing and business-related positions. She joined KCC's staff in 1999 and has held positions in advising, instruction, recruitment, the college foundation and marketing. She accepted her current position in 2004. Prior to KCC, Nugent was a marketing professional at McClier in Chicago. In the community, Nugent serves as chair of the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley board. She also is on the board of directors for the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health, and Mattea's Joy. She has a bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.