Villia Struyk

Villia Struyk is an experienced professional in communication and marketing, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Integrated Communication & Marketing at Southern Connecticut State University since February 1998. In this role, Villia developed the editorial plan and oversaw the launch of Southern's first four-color alumni magazine in 2002, managing editorial content from conception to production. Prior to this position, Villia worked as a Development Writer at Fairfield University from 1995 to 1999, successfully crafting grant proposals that secured substantial funding for various university programs. Earlier in career, Villia was the Editor at Travelware Magazine, where an editorial redesign greatly improved reader preference. Villia holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland and has completed education at The Grantsmanship Center.