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Mark Weinstein

Mark D. Weinstein

Executive Director of Public Relations

Biography

Mark D. Weinstein has worked in higher education since 1988, including more than a decade as executive director of public relations at Cedarville University.

Before Cedarville, Weinstein worked in public relations and marketing for Maryville University in St. Louis, Robert Morris University (Pittsburgh, PA), Geneva College (Beaver Falls, PA), and Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio). He also served as Dean of enrollment and marketing for his alma mater, Grace College (Winona Lake, IN).

Weinstein began his career in journalism, working for a regional newspaper in northern Indiana as a news writer and sports editor.

Throughout his higher education career, he has used his media experiences to help create stronger brands and national awareness for each university, as well as focusing on crisis and internal communication.

He started the Cedarville Stories Podcast in 2019, which has grown to more than 75,000 downloads. As host of the podcast, he helps his guests share their journeys of faith that have been touched, in some way, by Cedarville University.

In 2023, Weinstein was awarded the Communication Professional of the Year honor from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Dayton Chapter for his lifelong work in public relations. Four years earlier, Weinstein was awarded a PRism and Best in Show awards by PRSA for the development and implementation of a campus newsroom that allows for live and recorded interviews with media across the country.

In all, Weinstein is the recipient of eight PRSA chapter awards and one Diamond award by PRSA East Central District.

Weinstein currently serves as the chair-elect for the PRSA East Central District and chairman of the board of directors for the Xenia Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Deacon Board at Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Weinstein has attended a professional baseball game in every major league city.

Education and Credentials

  • MS in Organizational Leadership, Geneva College
  • BS in Communication and Journalism, Grace College