Biodesign Directory Profile

Bio

As director of Strategic Affairs for the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, Kimberly Ovitt, APR, is a member of the  leadership team for the Institute and is responsible for identifying and developing efforts that further the research mission and business goals of the Institute. This includes enhancing relationships with the public at large; prospective donors, industrial, clinical and academic partners, the local business community; students; potential and current faculty and staff; and members of the K-12 educational system. Ms. Ovitt oversees several departmental functions, including marketing, public relations, outreach/community relations, internal communication, events management and fundraising programs. Ms. Ovitt joined the Biodesign Institute in 2004, and brings 30 years of experience to this role. Prior to coming to ASU, she served for nine years directing marketing communication efforts for Phoenix Children's Hospital, one of the nation's 10 largest children's hospitals. Other prior experience includes nine years employed by the City of Mesa, Arizona, and five years working for several large general hospital systems. Ovitt graduated summa cum laude from ASU in 1981 with a BA in communication. She was accredited by the Public Relations Society of America in 1988 and served as president of the Phoenix PRSA chapter in 1991.