Ann Motayar, Vice-President/Secretary
Professional Title: Retired Higher Education administrator and Director, Career Services, with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations for positive change and meaningful growth.
Military Service: Daughter of a Korean War veteran
Education & Certifications:
- B.A. in Organizational Development, Kent State University
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, Kent State University
Professional Biography: Ann brings over 40 years of public service in higher education, earning recognition for her leadership, service, and strategic resource management. For 15 years, she served as Director of Career Services at Kent State University, where she led impactful policy, process, and program enhancements to improve experiences for students, alumni, and employers, including tailored support for veterans. Most recently, Ann served as a project consultant for the Ohio Department of Higher Education, where she focused on initiatives to strengthen the career and workforce readiness of Ohio graduates.
Why Ann supports veterans through Live With Honor: I recognize the sacrifices my father made as a Korean War veteran, and the challenges he faced losing his father at a young age due to his service in WWII. The weight of military service is carried through generations. I am grateful for the staff at Live With Honor who help veterans with compassion and integrity to access the benefits they have earned.
Favorite Quotes: “Where focus goes, energy flows.” and “We are one, after all, you and I. Together we suffer, together exist, and forever will recreate each other.” ~Teilhard de Chardin