Kit Hernandez

Kit Hernandez has joined the Minot State University Development Foundation as a development officer/data analyst.

According to the foundation, Hernandez is originally from Ely, Minnesota, and has worked in various levels of higher education in North Dakota, Kansas and Wisconsin. She began with the MSU Development Foundation on Aug. 11.

“As someone who has spent my career in student affairs, I’ve seen firsthand how the right support can change a student’s life. I’m eager to bring that perspective to my role and look forward to connecting with the community of MSU,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez spent the past four years working within the Student Affairs Division for Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas, including the college’s dean of student affairs. She oversaw four departments and served as the school’s deputy coordinator for Title IX. During her time at Seward County, she also served as director of residence life and safety, as well as Trio academic and career adviser.

Hernandez spent four years at Williston State College as director for residence life, helping create programming to foster student engagement.

She holds two degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, in business administration and property management. She has an associate’s degree from Vermilion Community College in Minnesota.

She is joined at Minot State by her husband, Rylee Hernandez, who is an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team.