Eastern Michigan Athletics
Staff Directory
Jessica Nietrzeba
- Title:
- Associate AD for Development
- Email:
- Phone:
- 734.487.1050
Jessica Nietrzeba enters her first year as the Assistant Athletic Director for Development for EMU Athletics after previously serving the department in a multitude of roles since 2008.
Most recently, the Erie, Mich., native, served the University as the Director of Engagement and Outreach, focusing on alumni relations from 2018-22. Prior to the director position, Nietrzeba was the Assistant Director for Advancement Activates from 2010-18. After putting in time as the Graduate Assistant of Athletic Development from 2006-08, Nietrzeba secured a full-time role working for the Green and White as an Athletic Development Assistant from 2008-10.
In her time at Eastern, she has garnered numerous awards. Nietrzeba was awarded the Ron Oestrike Distinguished Service Award in 2019 and was a NACDA/NAADD Diversity Initiative Recipient in 2023.
Graduating from Mason Senior High School in 2002, Nietrzeba went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Siena Heights University, before earning a master’s from Eastern Michigan.
A former college athlete, Nietrzeba played softball for the Saints from 2002-06, where she was a team captain, a two-time team MVP, and three-time All-WHAC First Team selection. She was inducted into the Siena Heights Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class for her collegiate career accomplishments. Nietrzeba also went on to coach the sport, as she served Concordia University – Ann Arbor as an Assistant Softball Coach from 2012-16.
Nietrzeba currently resides in Romulus, Mich., with her two dogs, Lucy and Leroy.
Most recently, the Erie, Mich., native, served the University as the Director of Engagement and Outreach, focusing on alumni relations from 2018-22. Prior to the director position, Nietrzeba was the Assistant Director for Advancement Activates from 2010-18. After putting in time as the Graduate Assistant of Athletic Development from 2006-08, Nietrzeba secured a full-time role working for the Green and White as an Athletic Development Assistant from 2008-10.
In her time at Eastern, she has garnered numerous awards. Nietrzeba was awarded the Ron Oestrike Distinguished Service Award in 2019 and was a NACDA/NAADD Diversity Initiative Recipient in 2023.
Graduating from Mason Senior High School in 2002, Nietrzeba went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Siena Heights University, before earning a master’s from Eastern Michigan.
A former college athlete, Nietrzeba played softball for the Saints from 2002-06, where she was a team captain, a two-time team MVP, and three-time All-WHAC First Team selection. She was inducted into the Siena Heights Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class for her collegiate career accomplishments. Nietrzeba also went on to coach the sport, as she served Concordia University – Ann Arbor as an Assistant Softball Coach from 2012-16.
Nietrzeba currently resides in Romulus, Mich., with her two dogs, Lucy and Leroy.
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