Hershey, Pennsylvania
New York, New YorkBeijing, China

Kelly Cordova

Kelly R. Cordova is the Chief of Staff/ Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Virginia Wesleyan University where she advances university’s goals across key areas, including Advancement, Marketing & Communications, Institutional Research, and Government Relations. Her rolefocuses on aligning programs, partnerships, and initiatives with the university’s mission, ensuring they strategically position the institution for future growth and success. She earned her B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University and her M.B.A. from VWU. She serves as assistant editor for “President to President,” an international thought series for college and university presidents.

Publications

Geographic Advantage, Visionary Philanthropy, and Strategic Growth: Virginia Wesleyan University's Rise as a Sustainability Leader in Higher Education
Geographic Advantage, Visionary Philanthropy, and Strategic Growth: Virginia Wesleyan University's Rise as a Sustainability Leader in Higher Education
Scott D. Miller, Kelly Cordova. © 2025. 28 pages.
As a result of strategic leadership from all levels of campus, the university's geographic advantage, and visionary philanthropy, Virginia Wesleyan University has grown into...