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American Concrete Institute Announces New Student, Faculty, & Young Professional Activities Coordinator

2/1/2017

The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Kanette Worlds has been promoted to Student, Faculty, and Young Professional Activities Coordinator. She began working for the American Concrete Institute in 2015, focusing on marketing outreach, building relationships, and improving two-way communication between ACI and its 200-plus domestic and international chapters.

In this new position, Worlds will be responsible for the development and management of activities and programs that support recruitment, retention, and engagement of students, faculty, and young professional members. The primary focus is to respond to the needs of the academic community and provide opportunities for young members to participate in career development.

Worlds received her Bachelor of Science in Business Communication with an emphasis in Marketing from Rochester College, Rochester Hills, MI, USA, and previously worked in higher education as the Public Relations Officer and Student Organization Advisor at Rochester College. Her interest in international education led to the completion of a Certificate in African Studies from Yale University, New Haven, CT, and involvement with several global learning providers including Projects Abroad Tanzania, Youth for Understanding, and the Office of International Students and Scholars at Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.

“Most people first become engaged with ACI during their time in school,” said Ronald G. Burg, P.E., Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute.  “While ACI’s free student e-membership is a great tool to increase the Institute’s engagement with students and universities, there is much more that we can do to strengthen our relationship with students during their schooling and in the years following.  I am eager to see Kanette leverage her vast ACI and educational experiences to more closely align the Institute’s offerings with the needs of our student, faculty, and young professional communities.”

In support of ACI’s strategic goal of working to increase participation of, and adding value for its members, chapter members, and customers, Worlds will focus efforts on the identification and development of programs for students, faculty, and young professional members.

For more information, visit www.concrete.org. To contact Worlds, e-mail  Kanette.Worlds@concrete.org or call 248-848-3813.

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For more information, contact:
Julie Webb
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
248-848-3148
Julie.Webb@concrete.org

Always Advancing – The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards and technical resources, educational programs and certifications for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. ACI’s inclusive, individual member-driven structure and valuable, cost-effective benefits result in an essential organization that invites partnerships and welcomes all concrete professionals who wish to be a part of a respected, connected social group that provides an opportunity for professional growth, networking and enjoyment. For additional information, visit www.concrete.org.