Kathleen Edwards

Kathleen Edwards is a seasoned administrative and events support professional currently serving as the Administrative & Events Support Manager at the Forging Industry Association since September 2016. In this role, Kathleen has become the lead subject matter expert on the iMIS membership database and oversees its maintenance. Prior to this, Kathleen held various positions at the same organization, including Coordinator of Meetings & Events and Executive Assistant. Earlier experience includes serving as an Administrative Assistant at Acquire Fire Protection, Inc., and as a Program Coordinator for a local non-profit organization, where Kathleen provided significant administrative support and served on the Board of Directors. Kathleen's career also includes a role as Customer Service Supervisor at The A. I. Root Candle Company. Kathleen holds a Master’s Degree in Humanities with a focus on Irish Studies from John Carroll University and two Bachelor’s Degrees in American History from Cleveland State University.