Friedman Named Wellesley Associate Director of Facilities and Operations

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- The Wellesley College Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics has announced the hiring of Marni Friedman as Associate Director for Facilities and Operations. Friedman comes to Wellesley from nearby Brandeis University, where she has worked for the past eight years.

“We are excited to have Marni Friedman join our department,” said Bridget Belgiovine, Director of Athletics and Department Chair. “Marni’s experience and commitment to ensure quality facilities, services and events, and her passion to work with coaches and student-athletes stood out among an outstanding pool of finalists. Marni’s engaging style, ‘can do’ approach, and coaching experience will make her a wonderful colleague to work with in the department and across campus.”

Friedman has served in three roles at Brandeis, beginning her stint in August of 2005, as an assistant coach for the volleyball program. In 2006, she joined the department on a full time basis as a Department Administrator and was promoted to Operations and Events Director in June of 2011.

In her latest role with the Judges, Friedman managed all of Brandeis’ indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, including scheduling playing and practice time for 19 varsity teams. She served as game manager for various varsity teams, and supervised the hiring and training of all facilities and operations student workers. “Marni’s collegiate coaching and administrative background working with diverse coaches and teams provides a great foundation for her transition to Wellesley,” noted Belgiovine.

"It is with great pleasure and excitement that I join the Wellesley Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics,” said Friedman. “I am looking forward to the chance to contribute to a community so rich with academic and athletic history. Go Blue!"

Friedman is a 2004 graduate of Brandeis with a Bachelors Degree in American Studies. She also earned a Masters in Project Management from the Waltham institution, completing the degree 2010. As an undergraduate, she was a four-year member of the Judges volleyball team. Friedman served as captain for both her junior and senior years, and also earned an Athletic Director Award as a senior.

Prior to Brandeis, Freidman spent a year as a member services coordinator at Boston Sports Club in Waltham. She also has high school and club volleyball coaching experience.