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Emily Offerdahl
Director of Marketing and Communications, Enrollment Management at Portland State University
Emily Offerdahl is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Enrollment Management at Portland State University (PSU), a position she has held since March 2020. In this role, she oversees marketing strategies and communication efforts related to student enrollment.
Professional Background
Before becoming the Director, Offerdahl served as the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Undergraduate Admissions at PSU from January 2016 to March 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles such as Communications Manager at the International Living Future Institute and various positions at USAID, where she worked as a Communications Specialist and Education Program Specialist.
Education
Offerdahl holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications from American University (2012-2014) and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Politics from Willamette University (2002-2006). She also participated in a study abroad program at The American University in Cairo, focusing on Anthropology and Politics.
Skills and Languages
She is proficient in English and has limited working proficiency in Bambara, a language spoken in Mali, reflecting her experience as a Health Education Volunteer with the United States Peace Corps in the country from 2007 to 2009.1
