Shirley Kennedy

Shirley’s professional expertise has focused on the areas of marketing, project management, communications and business development. She is entrepreneurial and innovative with excellent planning, organizational and supervisory skills evolved while in management positions for more than 18 years. In addition, she worked for two institutions of higher education – Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa, Florida. Shirley began at EFSC as Marketing Manager – supporting enrollment initiatives by developing and coordinating college-wide marketing and media programs, materials and strategies. She later joined the college’s Foundation as Development and Communications Manager where she raised funds for student scholarships through donations, memberships and sponsorships. Shirley continued in fundraising at Brevard Zoo where she developed and stewarded relationships with local businesses to procure sponsorships, grant funding and donations for the Zoo’s programs and animals. She continues to support the zoo, and through her experiences has learned the importance of cultivating meaningful corporate and community partnerships, as well as providing exceptional customer service and support.