Alicia Shoults

Alicia Shoults has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Alicia began their career in 2003 and 2004 as a seasonal employee in the Ohio Department of Transportation, working in the Public Information Office and Human Resources Department, respectively. From 2004 to 2005, they were an Adult Swim College Representative for SJI Inc., managing promotions and events for Cartoon Network's late-night programming.

In 2005, Alicia joined the Ohio Expo Center as a Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator, responsible for coordinating marketing efforts. Alicia later became a Communications Consultant from 2006 to 2010 before transitioning to Mortar Board, where they worked as a Communications Manager and Associate Editor.

Alicia returned to the Ohio Expo Center in 2011 as a Marketing & PR Director, responsible for directing marketing and public relations strategies. Alicia was later promoted to Assistant General Manager / Marketing & Public Relations Director in 2019. In this role, they provided leadership and critical thinking, guided strategic growth, and championed innovative development at the Ohio State Fair.

In 2020, Alicia joined the Ohio Department of Health as a Press Secretary, providing communications and media relations expertise. Alicia played a crucial role in fielding media inquiries, planning and executing press conferences, and developing comprehensive communications plans for COVID-19 and other public health topics. Additionally, they served in the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, assisting with COVID-19 communications and response.

Throughout their career, Alicia has demonstrated their strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and expertise in marketing, public relations, and communications.

Alicia Shoults attended The Ohio State University from 2002 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Their field of study focused on Strategic Communication and Political Science. Alicia also has additional certifications, including completion of the Disney Institute program in January 2023 and obtaining the Certified Fair Executive (CFE) designation from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) in April 2016.