Marci (Kuhrt) Iverson, Ed.D.
Marci (Kuhrt) Iverson, Ed.D., is a higher education professional and compliance leader at Viterbo University, where she serves as Compliance Coordinator and Institutional Wellbeing Strategist, including oversight of Title IX efforts. With nearly two decades of experience in student affairs, she has built a career focused on student wellbeing, campus safety, and institutional accountability. Her work integrates compliance leadership with a strong commitment to creating supportive and inclusive environments for students and university communities.
Iverson’s career in higher education evolved through campus recreation and student affairs roles, eventually expanding into leadership positions overseeing counseling services, health services, recreation, and student support initiatives. She earned her Doctor of Education in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership from University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, where her research and professional work emphasize the intersection of health, wellbeing, and effective campus policy. Known for her collaborative leadership style, she prioritizes assessment, strategic planning, and team development to strengthen institutional practices.
Alongside her work in higher education, Iverson has spent more than two decades in the world of alpine ski racing as a coach and official, contributing to athlete development and competition oversight within the sport. Her involvement in snow sports reflects a parallel professional passion and a dedication to mentorship and leadership in athletic communities. Across both fields, Iverson credits strong mentorship, clear communication, and a commitment to integrity as guiding principles that have shaped her career.
• FIS Technical Delegate
• Certified Wellness Practitioner
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
• Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional Registry
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse- Ed.D.
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse- M.S.
• University of Minnesota- B.S.
• NIRSA - Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
• USSA
• National Institute of Mental Health
• American Red Cross
• NIRSA
What do you attribute your success to?
For me, the success really has come down to doing the hard work. But not just putting the head down and doing the hard work, it is asking questions, taking advice, having mentors, building those relationships, and bringing others along and lifting them up. I think that really has helped with success, because nothing has been done in isolation. It's always been its community, team, and I think that really shows through, in addition to living out my values and the hard work that's put in.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Ask questions, ask for help, and lean into the support systems and networks you have. No one does anything alone, and surrounding yourself with good people and learning from them, working alongside them, it will make you infinitely stronger and better.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
A lot of it is back to the general advice with leaning into your networks, or build networks, lean into those networks and mentors. Advocate for yourself, whenever possible. Do not be afraid to speak up and tout your accomplishments and your successes, as well as celebrate others.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In higher education, we're battling a few different things. Enrollment, the value and the why that higher education is important, and the value of the degree. So, some of that is just weathering those storms. The students that we have coming in continue to need our guidance and support, because they come with very different backgrounds and skill sets than we had, and honestly need more from us than maybe we needed at our times of going through school. Regardless of industry, even within snow sports, it's still a strongly male-dominated industry. Getting the foot in the door, building these relationships, leaning into the networks and connections, because that will speak volumes. Skill sets and knowledge will speak volumes regardless of identities held.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I very much lean on integrity, clear, open, honest communication, accountability, and relationships. The last may not always seem like a value, but truly, like, enjoying what you do, enjoyment, enjoying what you do, where you're at, and the people that you're with.