Name: Kinsey Stout
Title: Director, Engagement and Experiential Marketing
Email: kstout@berry.edu
Phone: 706.238.7918
Hometown: Calhoun, GA
Education: Bachelor of Music, Berry College; Master of Science in Counseling, Georgia State University; Master of Nonprofit Administration, University of Notre Dame
Favorite spot on campus: Frost Chapel or The Resevoir
Favorite thing to do in Rome:Walking with my dog on the downtown Heritage Trails and exploring the shops and restaurants on Broad Street.
What was your favorite college course, and why did it leave a lasting impression?
I have taken A LOT of great classes, but graduate courses in marketing and nonprofit management helped me figure out how to combine my creative background, people-centered interests and analytical skills into a real career path. I feel like my work makes a difference, and it is never boring!
What’s your favorite Berry event or campus tradition?
My favorite events are music performances and theatre productions. As a Berry music alum, it's so exciting to witness the continued tradition of excellence in the performers of this new generation.
If you could travel anywhere for a week, where would you go and what would you do there?
I'd go on a European river cruise - ANY of them! I would love to explore the way food, history and the arts blend together to give you a sense of each destination's unique culture.
If you could have dinner with a historical figure, who would it be and why?
The First Lady of Song and Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. She overcame a tough upbringing to become one of the most unique and recognizable voices in American music history.
If you weren’t working in higher education, what career do you think you’d be pursuing?
In a parallel universe, I'm probably a jazz singer or attempting a Broadway career. In real life, I would do the same kind of work at a major performing arts nonprofit.