Tricia M. Ostertag PhD in

Tricia M. Ostertag PhD

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Adjunct Professor at Walsh University
📍 Navarre, Ohio, United States

Dr. Tricia Ostertag is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in arts marketing, community engagement, and fundraising. Her career includes roles as Director of Development at Canton Central Catholic High School and VP at ArtsinStark. She holds a PhD in Public Administration and teaches communications.

Outside of her professional roles, she is passionate about supporting local arts and community-led initiatives. Her history of involvement in student government and various commissions during her university years demonstrates a long-term commitment to community engagement and taking an active role in civic life.

Her doctoral research focused specifically on using creative placemaking and community-led design to revitalize downtowns.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Professor
Location
Navarre, Ohio, United States
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Community Development
Her PhD research and decade-long coordination of Canton First Friday highlight a focus on using the arts as a tool for urban revitalization and community building.
Arts Marketing
As a former Vice President at ArtsinStark, she has deep expertise in marketing and planning large-scale special events to promote the arts and build community support.
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Career

Work history

1-2013
Adjunct Professor
Walsh University
8-2022 - 6-2025
Director of Development
Canton Central Catholic High School
1-2020 - 7-2023
Course Developer
Lemoyne college
1-2012 - 12-2021
Adjunct Professor
Kent State University
4-2012 - 9-2021
Vice President of Marketing and Events
ArtsinStark
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Education
2011 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The University of Akron
2009 - 2011
Master of Arts - MA
The University of Akron
1999 - 2003
BA
Walsh University
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