MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Development Foundation announced Kit Hernandez has joined the Foundation as a development officer/data analyst.
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.
“I'm excited to join the Minot State University Development Foundation,” Hernandez said. “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."
"We are excited to have Kit Hernandez joining our foundation and advancement team at Minot State,” said MSU Development Foundation Executive Director Rick Hedberg. “Kit has an extensive background in higher education and comes highly recommended from her previous employers. I'm confident that our alumni and friends will enjoy working with her. I know our team is happy to have her on board.”
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 advisor.
No stranger to northwest North Dakota, Hernandez spent four years at Williston State College as director for residence life, helping create programming to foster student engagement.
Hernandez 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. The couple has two children, daughter Eleanor, and son Theodore.
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Published: 09/04/25
