The New Era of Rutgers Athletics Starts Now 🔴⚔️

Rutgers Nation,

Big news from the Banks — Keli Zinn has officially been named our new Director of Athletics, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome her to Scarlet Nation!

Keli brings over 20 years of elite leadership experience in college athletics, with a track record of driving success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Her reputation as a dynamic, student-athlete-first leader is exactly what Rutgers Athletics needs as we enter a bold new era.

Her credentials speak for themselves:

• Deputy AD & Chief Operating Officer at LSU
  Led operations across all sports, helping fuel a historic run including LSU Women’s Basketball’s 2023 national title and multiple top-10 finishes.

• Deputy AD at West Virginia University
  Drove strategic growth, facility enhancements, and student-athlete development across Mountaineer Athletics.

• Interim Director of Athletics at WVU
  Earned national recognition for strong, decisive leadership during a key transitional period.

• Assistant AD at the University of Maryland
  Helped guide the Terps through their transition into the Big Ten, managing key initiatives in operations and administration.

• A proven builder of competitive programs and a champion for student-athletes at every level.

Now, she’s bringing that passion and proven leadership to Rutgers. But this new chapter isn’t just about one hire — it’s about all of us rising together.

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The new era is here. Let’s build it together.

Go Knights!
Knights of the Raritan Team