Molly Bennett

About Molly Bennett

Dynamic and mission-centered professional passionate about higher education and advancing Oklahoma State University through my work at the OSU Foundation.A Cherokee Nation citizen, originally from Broken Arrow, OK, I earned my B.A. in Communication Studies from Northeastern State University (NSU) in Tahlequah, where I developed a strong interest in leadership and student development. This passion led me to pursue an M.S. in Higher Education/Student Affairs at OSU in Stillwater. With over a decade of experience supporting college students and their communities across public and private institutions, I am deeply committed to helping young adults receive the education they need to go out and change their worlds. Now based in Tulsa with my fiancé, I enjoy embroidery, cooking, spending time outdoors with our Golden Retriever, Sonny, and cheering on the Pokes in my free time.

Experience

1. Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

   Oklahoma State University Foundation

   Apr 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   Develop and manage a corporate and foundation portfolio of 75-90 prospects in different stages of affinity/relationship with the OSU System - Deepen existing and develop new corporate and foundation partnerships with the goal of promoting connections through the OSU System- Work collaboratively with OSU system unit leaders, faculty and staff, with a focus on OSU-Institute of Technology (Okmulgee), OSU-Tulsa, and OSU Workforce Education Development- Promote cross-campus partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations across the OSU System- Initiate opportunities for faculty and administrators to interact with corporate and foundation prospects and interpret corporate and foundation interest to OSU constituencies.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Certificate of Completion, Women in Public Policy

  2015 — 2015

• Oklahoma State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Leadership Studies

  2016 — 2018

• Northeastern State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Creativity Skills
• Independent Thinking
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Office
• Social Networking
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Higher Education
• Food & Beverage
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Research
• Time Management
• Fundraising
• Hospitality
• Event Management
• Customer Satisfaction