Coordinator
- 161 Zeanah Engineering Complex
- Phone: 865-974-5397
- E-mail: ronni@utk.edu
Profile
Ronni Keene joins the Office of Engineering Professional Practice as its newest coordinator, bringing over eight years of experience in student affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is excited to return to campus in a role centered on student development.
Keene previously served as an assistant director in Multicultural Student Life, where she led diversity education, developed leadership and professional initiatives, advised student organizations, and managed assessment and strategic planning. Her role informally involved assisting students with resume writing, career advice, and job placement.
She also served as the lead diversity executive for the University of Tennessee Foundation, where she headed access and engagement efforts, established an inaugural internship program, and led equity-focused strategic planning across seven campuses. This role honed her skills in communication, relationship management, and engaging with diverse communities. She is eager to leverage her experience to strengthen the EPP office as a central resource for student professional growth.
Clifton Strengths: WOO | Communication | Strategic | Futuristic | Ideation
Education
- BS – University of Tennessee Chattanooga in Psychology
- MS – Western Carolina University – Higher Education Student Affairs
