“Lehigh Valley Business” has selected Katy Kresge, MBA, associate vice president of campus operations at Cedar Crest College, as a 2023 Women of Influence recipient.
Women of Influence Awards honor high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. The honorees are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement, and a commitment to mentoring. To be eligible for the awards, the winners must live or work in the Greater Lehigh Valley region. Read the full list of 2023 honorees here, https://lvb.com/2023-women-of-influence-honorees/.
“This year’s Women of Influence are professionally successful and committed to making a difference, inspiring change, and mentoring the next generation of leaders,” says Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of Lehigh Valley Business/BridgeTower Media.
Kresge has been working in higher education in the Lehigh Valley since 2005, having previously held positions at DeSales University and Lehigh University. She came to Cedar Crest in the fall of 2021 and served as director of Conference Services until December 2022, when she was promoted to associate vice president for Campus Operations. She currently oversees Maintenance, Grounds, the Rodale Aquatic Center, Conference Services and General Services, as well as the College’s contracted partners.
Kresge is committed to community engagement, particularly initiatives that educate and empower women. She serves on the Stakeholders Committee for the Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit, providing logistical and venue support to the Summit and all associated events. She is also a passionate supporter of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, regularly volunteering during Women Build Weeks and participating in She Nailed It, Habitat’s signature fundraising event. She also serves as a fitness coach at KSP Fitness in Bethlehem, where she enjoys helping members build both strength and confidence.
“Katy Kresge is truly a Woman of Influence on our campus,” says Cedar Crest College President Dr. Elizabeth Meade. “Her skilled leadership of Campus Operations allows us all to work, learn, and grow on a campus that is clean, safe, well-maintained, and optimized for student success. She serves as an important role model for our students, many of whom have worked closely with her during her time in Conference Services.”
The winners will be honored at a celebration on May 10 at DeSales University’s University Center, 2755 Station Road in Center Valley. A networking reception begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and an awards celebration at 6 p.m. Winners will also be profiled in a special magazine that will be inserted into the May 8 issue of “Lehigh Valley Business” and will be available online at LVB.com.
About Lehigh Valley Business
Lehigh Valley Business is a multimedia news source with 37 years of journalistic excellence that breaks news daily on its website, LVB.com. It also publishes a print and online edition. In addition, Lehigh Valley Business publishes special focus sections and products throughout the year including Reader Rankings in addition to the yearly Book of Lists. It also hosts eight annual events, including Women of Influence, Icon Honors and Forty Under 40, to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities. Lehigh Valley Business facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Lehigh Valley Business and its sister publication, the Central Penn Business Journal, which covers business in Central Pennsylvania, are part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries.
About Cedar Crest College
Since 1867, Cedar Crest College has been opening the doors to opportunities for women. Today, the College continues to empower its increasingly diverse student body – both in the undergraduate women’s college and in the co-ed School of Adult and Graduate Education. Located in Allentown, Pa., Cedar Crest has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best College Rankings as #7 in Social Mobility and #28 in Best Value Schools among colleges and universities in the region. The College’s Education, MBA, and Nursing master’s programs were ranked among the 2023 U.S. News & World Report List of Best Online Programs, and the Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs were included among the 2023 Best Graduate School Rankings.