Wendy Jo joined the Smeal College of Business as Associate Director for the Alumni Relations Office in February 2018. In this role, she is responsible for planning and executing events that support development and alumni relations, the Dean’s Office, and several other college departments.

As Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Wendy Jo oversees the coordination of events, programs, and initiatives that connect more than 92,000 Smeal alums back to the college. Smeal has a very robust Alumni Mentoring program, and Wendy Jo oversees the program's planning, paring, application, and follow-through with both undergraduate and graduate students. Other responsibilities include opportunities for alums to interact with current students, interface with fellow alums, become a volunteer with Smeal alum clubs and advisory boards, attend events, stay informed about the college, and engage in life-long learning activities. In addition, Wendy Jo assists with managing the college’s Alumni Awards program and supports nominations of alums for recognition from the University and Penn State Alumni Association.
Prior to joining Smeal, Wendy Jo was the Assistant Director of Alumni Events with the Penn State Alumni Association for 10 years.

Wendy Jo received her dual bachelor's degree from the College of Health and Human Development, majoring in therapeutic recreation and individual and family studies from Penn State in 1986.

She and her husband, Albert, reside in Howard, Pennsylvania.

Education

BS, Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University, 1986