New leadership for USI Outreach and Engagement Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training

The University of Southern Indiana has named Paula Nurrenbern to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training, effective immediately. She succeeds Charmaine McDowell, who will retire in July after 31 years of service to USI. Nurrenbern will report to Dawn Stoneking, Executive Director of Outreach and Engagement. 

Nurrenbern, previously the Manager of Customized Solutions, joined the University in 2009. During her tenure, she has served as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics and Corporate Giving, Assistant Director of Development for Athletics and Major Gifts, Resource Development Specialist and Manager of Customized Solutions.

Before arriving at USI, she held managerial roles in commercial operations for Mead Johnson Nutrition. She earned an associate degree in business administration and bachelor’s degree in organizational management, both from Oakland City University, and a master’s degree in public administration from USI. 

Lesley Groves has accepted the Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training position, effective immediately. Groves will report to Nurrenbern. 

Before joining USI, Groves served as an Annual Giving and Grants Officer at the Deaconess Foundation, Director of Development at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, and held fund development roles for the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana. She earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Ball State University and a master’s degree in public administration from USI. 

“Mrs. Nurrenbern and Mrs. Groves will continue to build on USI’s strong history of serving regional organizations and businesses by developing programs and partnerships that result in increased productivity and an improved bottom line,” said Stoneking. “Their knowledge and expertise will help organizations address workforce skill-gap needs through customized training programs, individual coaching sessions and team retreats.”  

USI Outreach and Engagement’s mission complements the University's traditional role by providing and facilitating quality educational, research, and technical services for people, groups and organizations in Indiana and the Tri-state. These activities support and promote individual well-being, social and cultural enrichment, economic opportunity and regional development.