We are pleased to celebrate Mary Louise VanNatta, CAE, APR, Fellow PRSA, as Corban University’s 2025 Outstanding Service Award recipient!
A proud graduate of Corban’s MBA program (’18), Mary Louise has dedicated her career to serving the Salem community through her leadership, mentorship, and passion for public relations. As CEO of VanNatta Public Relations, Inc., she has worked with a diverse range of organizations, from small local businesses to globally recognized brands like the NFL, NBA, and Cricket Wireless.
Beyond her work in PR, Mary Louise is a co-owner of Spire Management and VanNatta Public Relations and serves as the Executive Director of the Salem Fire Foundation, supporting first responders who protect our community every day. She has also been a longtime supporter of Corban University students, mentoring and educating future professionals. Through internships, classroom speaking engagements, and career workshops, she has helped guide many students into successful careers.
Corban University’s Assistant Professor of Business & Marketing, Kelli Gassman, praised Mary Louise’s impact:
“Mary Louise is a consummate public relations professional who selflessly gives of her time to educate and mentor Corban students through internships, speaking to business classes, and most recently, teaching several professional development workshops at the 2024 Corban Career Day.”
Please join us in congratulating Mary Louise on this well-deserved honor!
