A two-time NAU graduate with strong ties to Flagstaff and Arizona has been invited to campus as the top candidate for the university\u2019s executive vice president\/chief of staff.<\/p>\n
Joanne Keene, government relations director for Coconino County, will visit campus Wednesday, March 4, to meet with vice presidents and other individuals. An open session is scheduled from 3 to 3:45 p.m. in room 206 of the Babbitt Administrative Center, building 51.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was pleased with the number of highly qualified individuals who expressed their desire to be a part of the NAU team,\u201d President Rita Cheng<\/strong> said. \u201cOne person stood out. In addition to two degrees from NAU, she has many years of government and communication experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Keene has worked for Coconino County since 2007 and has experience in the private sector and government experience at the gubernatorial and congressional levels.<\/p>\n Feedback regarding the candidate can be sent to Sarah Bickel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"