Karadan Kinsey joins the K-State Alumni Association staff

Posted February 09, 2026

Karadan Kinsey ’25

Karadan Kinsey ’25 will lead student programming efforts at the K-State Alumni Association in her role as assistant director of student programs.

Kinsey, who earned a bachelor's degree in communications studies from K-State in 2025 with a minor in leadership studies and a certificate in nonprofit leadership, joined the Association staff in January.

“I’m excited to be back at K-State and working in Manhattan,” Kinsey said. 

In this role Kinsey will serve as the lead adviser to Student Alumni Board; direct the Wildcats Forever student membership program; chair the All University Homecoming Committee, organize student related events, and coordinates the student awards programs, along with support for other Association initiatives.

“Karadan brings great energy to our team,” said Andrea Bryant Gladin ’02, vice president of alumni engagement. “We are thrilled to have her lead our student initiatives.”