Kennedy L. White

Kennedy L. White serves as Assistant Director of Development at Duquesne University, supporting fundraising and engagement initiatives across the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine, John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences, Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy, and the Center for Integrative Health. In this role, she builds relationships with alumni, friends, and philanthropic partners to connect their interests with opportunities that advance the University's mission and support the next generation of healthcare professionals. 

Prior to joining Duquesne, Kennedy worked in the Office of Annual Giving at The Pennsylvania State University, where she specialized in donor relations, annual leadership giving, and philanthropic strategy. Her experience includes cultivating donor partnerships, securing significant philanthropic commitments, and connecting donors with opportunities to make a lasting impact on students and the university community. She continues to maintain her connection to Penn State through her service as a Renaissance Fund Board member, of which she was once a recipient during her own educational career. As the youngest member on the board, she brings a unique perspective to her role, helping extend that same opportunity to future students. Her involvement reflects her belief in the lasting impact of philanthropy and the importance of investing in students and their futures.

Outside of higher education advancement, Kennedy is a children's book author. Her debut picture book, I Am Who I Am, encourages children to explore their interests, embrace their individuality, and pursue their dreams, reinforcing the message that no dream is too big or too small. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire young readers to envision their futures with confidence and recognize the many possibilities available to them.

Kennedy earned her degree in Public Relations from Penn State. Her interests in education, literacy, and community engagement extend beyond her professional work, reflecting a broader commitment to creating opportunities for individuals to learn, grow, and achieve their potential.

• B.A., Public Relations, The Pennsylvania State University

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