Lesley Mason Joins The College for Creative Studies as Director of Alumni Relations

DETROIT, MI – The College for Creative Studies is pleased to announce that Lesley Mason (‘08, Photography) has joined the department of Institutional Advancement as the Director of Alumni Relations. In this role, Lesley will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage alumni in meaningful ways with the College and each other, enhancing their involvement and support for the College’s vision.

Lesley brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously worked at the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative, where she supported their social media, crafted newsletters, helped coordinate events, worked with volunteers, and used her creative expertise to tell the story of the trail and its users. Lesley has also operated her own photography business for 20 years where she worked with individuals, corporations, and non-profits on branding, marketing, website design, and social media.

“We are thrilled to have Lesley join our team,” said Tracy Muscat, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the College for Creative Studies. “Her experience in stakeholder engagement, social media, and creative storytelling will be invaluable as we work to engage our alumni and build an even stronger CCS community.”

Lesley is excited to be joining the College for Creative Studies and is looking forward to working with the alumni community. 

“As a CCS alumna, I’m filled with pride to step into the role of Director of Alumni Relations,” said Lesley. “It’s an incredible opportunity to continue my journey with the institution that has played a pivotal role in my life. I look forward to fostering meaningful alumni connections with the same passion and creativity that CCS has inspired in me.”

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.