Brenda Kruse

Brenda Kruse has extensive experience at Walden University, serving in various roles since March 2005, including Director of the Office of Accreditation, Associate Director of Accreditation and Operations, and Academic Operations Manager. In these positions, Brenda provided advanced operational support in academic governance and institutional accreditation while acting as a liaison across academic, business, and IT domains. Prior roles also included Academic Coordinator, University Relations Coordinator, and Coordinator of Academic Residencies, where Brenda managed academic projects and events. Prior to Walden University, Brenda was an Assistant Manager at Maurices, overseeing staff and ensuring high customer service standards. Brenda holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University and a BBA in Marketing and Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.