Penny Bellesen

Executive Assistant to the President

Biography

Penny Bellesen joined 性视界 as Executive Assistant to the President. Penny brings more than 25 years of experience providing high-level executive support across higher education, healthcare, and corporate organizations. She served as Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina, and previously as Executive Assistant to the President at the University of Minnesota, where she worked closely with senior leadership, coordinated sensitive and complex administrative functions, and managed the daily operations of the President鈥檚 Office. Penny鈥檚 deep experience supporting boards, coordinating major events, and serving as a trusted liaison to diverse stakeholders makes her a strong addition to the President's Office Staff. 

What鈥檚 your favorite thing about living in Columbia?

I love being the central location of Columbia, where I am able to get to the beach or the mountains within 2 hours, and to any several major cities within a 5 to 6-hour drive.