Jolene Goldade

Jolene Goldade has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jolene started their career as an Inside Sales Representative at Forum Communications Co. in 2001 and worked there until 2005. Jolene then joined SCD, Inc. as an Advertising Specialist from 2004 to 2005. In 2005, they became the Public Relations/Advertising Director at KVSC 88.1 FM and held that role until 2007. Jolene also worked as a Media Relations/Advertising Intern at From Bags to Riches in 2006. From 2007 to 2010, they served as the Communications Manager at Edina Public Schools.

Jolene's most recent and longest-held role is at Hopkins Public Schools, where they have been the Communications and Marketing Director since July 2019. In this role, they lead a team of five and is responsible for overseeing communications and marketing strategy, media relations, crisis communications, creative work including print, social media, video, digital communications, brand management, and marketing campaigns. Additionally, they manage the enrollment process and connects enrollment data to marketing outcomes.

Throughout their career, Jolene has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills. Notably, they wrote and managed communication plans for successful referendum campaigns in 2013 and 2017 while serving as the Public Relations/Communications Coordinator at Hopkins Public Schools.

Jolene Goldade earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2004. Jolene later pursued a Master's degree in Communications at St. Cloud State University from 2005 to 2007.