The American Concrete Institute promoted Kanette Worlds to Student, Faculty, and Young Professional Activities Coordinator. She began working for the ACI in 2015, focusing on marketing outreach, building relationships, and improving two-way communication between ACI and its 200-plus domestic and international chapters.
In this new position, Worlds will be responsible for the development and management of activities and programs that support recruitment, retention, and engagement of students, faculty, and young professional members. The primary focus is to respond to the needs of the academic community and provide opportunities for young members to participate in career development.
Worlds received her Bachelor of Science in Business Communication with an emphasis in Marketing from Rochester College, Rochester Hills, Michigan, and previously worked in higher education as the Public Relations Officer and Student Organization Advisor at Rochester College. Her interest in international education led to the completion of a Certificate in African Studies from Yale University and involvement with several global learning providers including Projects Abroad Tanzania, Youth for Understanding, and the Office of International Students and Scholars at Oakland University.