NSCA Education Foundation Appoints Full-Time Program Director

The NSCA Education Foundation announces that Kelly Perkins has joined its team as the first-ever program director, with a goal of developing, directing, implementing, and managing strategic initiatives and programs that align with the charitable organization's mission.

Perkins has served on the NSCA Education Foundation Board of Directors since July 2015, and has been instrumental in launching many of its initiatives and programs, including IGNITE -- which was unveiled at the 2016 Business & Leadership Conference as a way to showcase the industry and its career opportunities to jobseekers, students, and educational institutions.

Her industry experience first began in 2008 when she joined Vaddio in a marketing and communications role. For six years, she was involved with the company's global product and brand marketing, as well as media and public relations -- eventually becoming the company's marketing and communications manager. In 2014, she joined integrator AVI Systems, leading the marketing and communications team and overseeing the company's strategic integrated marketing approach.

The NSCA Education Foundation is thrilled to welcome Perkins to her new role, where she'll work to build awareness and propel the industry forward, attracting a next-generation workforce. She'll be responsible for initiatives such as IGNITE, PASS K-12, ESPA, and a variety of scholarship, educational, and research programs.

"Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her to the NSCA Education Foundation," says Chuck Wilson, NSCA Education Foundation director. "Her first priority will be managing the IGNITE subsidized internship program this summer, and I'm certain she'll make it a huge success." "With my background in marketing and communications for a manufacturer and an integrator, I'm excited to continue to help the industry I love in this new role," says Perkins. "Manufacturers, dealers, and integrators count on these programs, and it's time to take them to the next level."