[FRND] Allen moves into Assistant AD of Operations role at Friends

WICHITA, Kan. – Kayla Allen has moved up to take over the position of Assistant Athletic Director of Operations for the Friends University Athletic Department, VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced.

"It is always special when one of our own graduates comes back to work," said Ramseyer.  "She had a great career at Friends in the classroom and as an athlete.  We have had many great graduate assistants over the last few years and Kayla has been among the best.  We are glad she is staying around longer and everyone is excited to work with her."

For the past two seasons, Allen has served as an Administration Graduate Assistant Intern, including one year as both an Administrative and Sports Information Director GA.

Allen has helped facilitate all home game operations in her recent role, including assisting in managing major external events such as the NAIA Basketball Opening Rounds and the NJCAA Region VI basketball tournament hosted at Friends.  She also served as the official game admin for all home soccer and baseball events during the last two years.

In her SID GA role in the 2021-22 season, Allen assisted with cross country, tennis and golf while serving as a co-host on the "Talking with Friends" podcast.

As a student-athlete, Allen competed for the Falcon cross country and track and field teams, earning an NAIA All-America nod in the Race Walk while helping the program capture multiple KCAC indoor and outdoor championships.

"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to continue working for Friends in an administrative role," said Allen. "I have valued my time here as both an undergrad and a graduate assistant so moving into this role is a huge step for me. I am looking forward to what I can accomplish alongside the rest of the department in the upcoming year and cannot wait to begin!"