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New Hires


Mandy Fleming
Mandy Fleming

Mandy Fleming

Help us welcome Mandy Fleming to the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team at the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement! Mandy previously worked at the Wichita State University Alumni Association as Director of Alumni Events, and she is eager to reunite with our team. An alumna herself, Mandy graduated from WSU with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Throughout her career, she has worked for non-profits and educational institutions, providing her with the experience to excel in her new role.

Outside of work, Mandy enjoys spending time with her two children and saving their homework from their three-year-old pug, Rae. Her weekends are filled with her children’s extracurricular activities and shopping trips at Target.

Welcome (back), Mandy!

Jordan Audette
Jordan Audette

Jordan Audette

Please welcome Jordan Audette to the team at the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement! Jordan graduated from Friends University with her bachelor’s and master’s degree and eventually joined their Admissions Team, where she held various roles. At the WSUFAE, she is taking on the role of Assistant Director for the Barton School of Business Development Team.

Jordan loves spending time with friends and talking to her family in Connecticut, where she was born and raised. She recently married her partner of seven years, Wade Gaylord. They enjoy biking and walking their dogs, Paisley and Nash. Jordan is excited to get to know her team and step into her role at the WSUFAE.

Welcome, Jordan!

Leonora Kincaid
Leonora Kincaid

Leonora Kinkead

Please join us in welcoming our new graphic design intern, Leonora Kinkead, to the Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement! Leonora is a graduate student at Wichita State University, continuing her studies in communications after completing her bachelor’s degree in 2022. She has held positions in graphic design in several student-run organizations on campus and is excited to apply her experience within her new position.

Leonora stays busy outside of work with her studies, but she also enjoys time spent with friends, listening to her favorite artists and re-watching Pitch Perfect for the 30th time.

Welcome to the WSUFAE, Leonora!


Notable Achievements


Patsy Selby
Patsy Selby

Patsy Selby

We’re proud to recognize Patsy Selby’s induction into the CFO Hall of Fame by the Wichita Business Journal. Patsy worked as the Vice President of Finance at the WSU Foundation for 16 years before retiring. We are grateful for her work at the Foundation and her contributions to the Wichita Community. Congratulations, Patsy!

WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement News Releases

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Director of Communications – Alumni
Connie Kachel White | connie.white@wichita.edu | 316-978-3835

Director of Communications – Foundation
Emily Mullins | emily.mullins@wichita.edu | 316-978-3407